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

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process can seem … its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And what exactly are carrying costs  Of course … expensive than your budget fingers crossed  Read on for how firsttimers can find a place to rent or buy in NYC …

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

… the laws implementation Since the fee is usually 12 percent of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE … upfront cost to renterssaving renters an average of $5404 according to a new StreetEasy report  Its a major … been rolling the fees into higher rents in anticipation of the FARE Acts startin effect spreading the cost over the …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
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 is offering them Just dont get tripped up at lease renewal … when there is less competition for rentalswhich is not what is happening right now On the other hand no matter …

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