Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a sense of urgency by telling you that the apartment wont be available if you wait causing you to hand …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… contact the socalled owner is no longer working  When the rental market has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is … come out in force to take advantage of desperate renters  Scammers are very well aware of market dynamics … 30 days These and other options are all covered in Bricks guide to finding a shortterm furnished rental in NYC … Why …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM
Deed theft bills would warn owners, council members about potential scams in progress

… state Attorney General Council members can opt out of these notifications under the bill I dont think its too much to … to serve our constituents … Automatic email text notifications for owners … Another bill introduced last year … 30 days  Property owners can already get email or text notifications by registering with the DOFs Automated City …

By Celia Young |January 21, 2025 - 3:30PM
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing

… When it comes to finding cute cat videos Facebook is the place to go But if youre on the hunt … particularly if its a unit you find on Facebook Photos and videos can be misleading on any apartment listing site but …

By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM