How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents … the landlord more than they are asking Yes bidding wars for rentals are a thing here although there are strategies … about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC neighborhoods with the highest shares of concessions for renters

… Concessions can make renting temporarily more affordable if you know how to find a landlord or developer who … Jamaica Queens 56 percent 90 percent $2475 4 Midtown South Manhattan 53 percent 34 percent $4697 5 Battery Park City … built in 2024 which includes mixedincome rentstabilized apartments Lee pointed out that top neighborhoods for

By Jennifer White Karp |January 15, 2025 - 2:30PM