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 defends broker fee law against 'unpersuasive' REBNY lawsuit in court

… New York Citys legal counsel pushed back against a lawsuit challenging the … new broker fee law in a court filing on Friday calling for the suit to be thrown out The city argued that the law … it was unconstitutional While the reasons for the legislation are substantial they are also compelling because …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
NYC neighborhoods with the highest shares of concessions for renters

… report concessions were most prevalent in Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Mott Haven the Bronx and Jamaica Queens In Windsor … built in 2024 which includes mixedincome rentstabilized apartments Lee pointed out that top neighborhoods for … a free month the timing varies depending on the owner or management company Renters often receive the free month …

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