NYC's broker fee law survives another challenge from REBNY

… New York Citys new broker fee law survived another challenge last week led by the Real … judge Ronnie Abrams last week denied another request for a preliminary injunction from a group comprised of REBNY … firms and landlords to stop the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses FARE Act The new law took effect June 11th …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 14, 2025 - 3:00PM
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 can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents … area as much as you can You can do more targeted research by checking out  websites for local news a good way to get a … a tiny balcony or a patch of pavement in need of some … TLC … which you can pull off even if youre on a budget If a …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… a significant upfront cost to renterssaving renters an average of $5404 according to a new StreetEasy report  Its a … which predicts the new law will lower average upfront costs for rentals currently charging a broker fee by 418 … listings We are about to witness a huge decline in online supply which will only make it harder and more expensive for

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

… Of course its not just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers who may be more established in their jobs And … before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for a rental … Lets get this one …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
NYC defends broker fee law against 'unpersuasive' REBNY lawsuit in court

… back against a lawsuit challenging the citys new broker fee law in a court filing on Friday calling for the suit to … that the law which shifts the burden of paying broker fees from renters to landlordsreduces a significant barrier … a partner at Braverman Greenspun who represents condos and coops told Brick Underground in January Hill said he was …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM