renting

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against agents … a new law that requires landlords to pay commissions for the brokers they hire But what happened after the city … of this law to reach out to us as soon as possible by calling 311 or visiting nycgovconsumers But proving a FARE …

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure adequate insurance coverage Be prepared for …

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline … who would otherwise struggle with unpredictable rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years … that begin on or after Oct 1st of 2025 through Sept 30th 2026 The rentstabilization program is one of the citys …

… latest edition of the  Elliman Report  for the Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens rental markets July saw Manhattans median rent hit …

… new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements usually expected by … one workaround to assuage a landlords concerns putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats … for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings …

… highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by … flexibility but not without some risks Specifically you no longer have the protection of a lease  and if a landlord …

… For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a … up apartments with pressurized walls to create illegal bedrooms rooms that are too small and lack windows and two …

… But youre still sweating because you havent received your security deposit from your old place and youre counting on … to demand the return of their security deposit  My hope is that we help a lot of people get their own money back … a more casual request Read on for how to craft a letter and what to do if that doesnt work … How to draft a letter … The …

… are presenting it again with updated information for June 2025 … 1 Theres a lot more to a neighborhood than meets the … ask about the buildings policy BTW another consideration is tipping etiquette during the holidays in your new building To help you calibrate tips …