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

… 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 a steep learning curve E … to your incoming tenant with a receipt  Some coop and condo boards impose additional fees on owners calculated …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… in fact bidding wars are happening in the current redhot rental market Its also possible renters may find that an … Heads up however If you are subletting in a coop or condo expect a board interview  Many listing sites … and windowless bedrooms are not legal or safe … 5 Get insurance that guarantees your rent … An increasing number …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … or more or if they plan to end your lease provided youve lived in the apartment less than a year If youve lived there …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… red hot Demand is outpacing the supply and rents continue to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the droves of … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … where con artists lurk tooand not just on Craigslist  With how competitive and expensive the rental market has become a

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… Finding a rental apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand … home One of the most common requests we get as brokers in NYC is for shortterm furnished rentals says Tara KingBrown a … terms KingBrown says Pro Tip Pro Tip Experience the best of Manhattan living with Manhattan Suites curated furnished …

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