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

… a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … although there are strategies for beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference … a coop and condo anyway And what exactly are carrying costs  Of course sales prices here can cause sticker shock  …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC's broker fee law survives another challenge from REBNY

… from a group comprised of REBNY real estate firms and landlords to stop the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses FARE Act The new law took effect June 11th … … Affordable Housing … Affordable Housing … broker fee … NYCs broker fee law survives another challenge from REBNY …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 14, 2025 - 3:00PM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… New York Citys new law that shifts responsibility for most broker fees from renters to landlords will go into effect … compensate brokers hired by landlords But the cost is not going away completely Landlords have been rolling the … he said If youre hunting for a rental here are some of the changes you can expect as a result of the FARE Act and what …

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

… just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers … And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … on where you want to live before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
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 … broker fees or the owner paying the rent typically one month but sometimes more Were seeing rent concessions range …

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