Would you rent this renovated basement apartment, and live below your landlord, for $2,500?

… lease or not raising the rent when it is time to renew All of this should be in mind when considering this … downstairs from the owner here As always when weighing New York City apartment listings we turn to our  Take It Or …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 12, 2018 - 9:00AM
Ask these questions before renting a townhouse in NYC

… If youre weighing whether to rent an entire New York City townhouse instead of an apartment considerations … house it might have a garage at the back There are a few new row houses that have been built with garages but thats …

By Emily Myers |December 4, 2018 - 12:00PM
What are the pros and cons of living in a basement apartment in NYC?

… If youre struggling to find affordable housing in New York City renting or buying a basement apartment or duplex … basement apartments in the city In an effort to get these New Yorkers out of danger and unlock more housing a pilot …

By Emily Myers |November 20, 2018 - 1:00PM
What lurks below: Paint cans, fuel, and other dangers that make your NYC basement unsafe

… 30 years experience maintaining and managing properties in New York City My basement would not have been unique to him The … can be hooked into an existing alarm system Theres also a new generation of internetconnected detection devices They …

By Emily Myers |November 12, 2018 - 9:00AM
What's an in-law apartment, and how is it different from a regular apartment?

… for the most part outside the realm of whats available in New York  Youll often find basement or gardenlevel apartments …

By Mimi OConnor |February 23, 2018 - 9:00AM
How to avoid renting an illegal apartment in NYC

… that an NYC apartment is illegal … Illegal apartments in New York City often come with red flags making them easy to spot … If you see something that doesnt look right in a potential new place dont just take a tenants brokers or owners word …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 15, 2018 - 9:00AM