New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … home making the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the droves of renters looking to sign a new lease its important to … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con artists lurk …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
I’ve sublet a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC for five years. How do I take it over?

… tenantwill depend on your relationship with them There are three ways a NYC subletter can take over a … a complaint requesting a lease  You should note that youve lived there for five years which is more than the legal … family To inherit an apartment you have to prove that you lived with your family member for at least two years before …

By Celia Young |March 12, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished rental here is even harder Its a dilemma … short as 30 days and a number allow residents to hop from property to property Another option is to work with agencies … properties from trusted local landlords and property management companies to ensure each one meets its standards …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM