The most affordable neighborhoods in NYC: A buyer's guide for 2020

… so painfully expensive here There are ways to shave costsnamely compromise on space You could choose a coop over … last year Buyers are paying attention The neighborhood saw 256 transactions about the same as in 2018 and the mix is a … Corcoran I love Emmons Avenue and all the cafes along the water Sheepshead Bay is a very special neighborhood in …

By Mimi OConnor |August 14, 2020 - 9:30AM
Stuck with empty apartments, NYC landlords are offering more generous freebies

… sign a lease Normally concessions wane when competition for NYC apartments heats up in springbut this years rental … this flexibility might involve move indates pet policies storage and parking spots So if youre looking for an … concession  Pro Tip Pro Tip Need expert help finding the perfect apartment in the perfect neighborhood Looking for a …

By Emily Myers |August 13, 2020 - 10:30AM
Tips for negotiating with your landlord during the coronavirus pandemic: Here’s what works

… For many New York City renters with leases up for renewal during the pandemic the … says Himmelstein The worst that can happen is that you wont make a deal but why not give it a shot  Pro Tip Pro Tip Do you need help …

By Emily Myers |August 10, 2020 - 12:30PM
New NYC rent laws require security deposits to be returned in 14 days and landlords are fuming

… of these a new requirement to return a departing tenants security deposit within 14 days is nearly impossible to … with an itemized statement indicating what repairs the security deposit is being used for if that applies and … offers an option for recovery through free mediation services … Security deposit alternatives … Another route for …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 27, 2019 - 2:00PM