Realty Bites

Old fashioned New York City apartment building with decorative roof cornice and external fire escapes
The Search
My lease says I’m responsible if the windows or door lock breaks while I’m a tenant. Is that fair?

… If theres a shortage of apartments and a prospective tenant starts raising too many questions the landlord may see that …

By Celia Young |October 31, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Can my landlord give me a space heater instead of fixing the heat?
By Celia Young |October 16, 2023 - 1:00PM
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Troubleshooting
My movers got two parking tickets while unloading my stuff. Do I have to pay?

… companies parking tickets are part of the cost of doing business And thats a cost they bear says Dejon Reid vice … mover with clear pricing and terms and conditions of service You may be thinking that the other option is cheaper …

By Celia Young |September 20, 2023 - 2:30PM
reality bites brick underground
The Search
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY
How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?
By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
Agent showing apartment to renter
Roommates + Landlords
I’m moving out. Do I have to help show my apartment to the next renter?
By Celia Young |July 12, 2023 - 2:30PM
apartment buildings in NYC
The Search
Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM
Brooklyn apartment buildings in spring
The Search
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 14, 2023 - 2:30PM
Mixed aged family couple
The Search
Can I be a lease guarantor for both of my adult children? What are the risks?
By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
I'm moving out of my apartment and there's peeling paint in the bathroom. Could I lose my security deposit?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 29, 2022 - 1:30PM