FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act removes a significant upfront cost to renterssaving … rolling the fees into higher rents in anticipation of the FARE Acts startin effect spreading the cost over the term of … on this below In November the City Council approved the Fare Act introduced by Council member Chi Ossé with a …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… the norm Yes you read that rightthere are bidding wars for rentals   But apartment hunters will see a major upfront … a guarantor a financially stable party usually a parent who guarantees to the landlord that they will pay the rent if … for first and last months rent in addition to a security deposit  Rental application fees are also capped at $20 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM