broker fee

Chi Ossé at the rally at the steps of City Hall before the Nov. 13th vote on the broker fee bill.
The Search
NYC broker fee bill becomes law without Adams’s signature
By Celia Young |December 16, 2024 - 3:00PM
View of Manhattan buildings
Affordable Housing
The FARE Act is not likely to result in steeply higher rents for new leases
By Jennifer White Karp |December 10, 2024 - 4:30PM
Chi Ossé on the steps of the New York City Council ahead of an afternoon vote on his FARE Act.
The Search
Broker fee bill passes with strong support in NYC Council vote

… controversial bill that would force a landlord who hires a rental agent to pay for their services passed in a … Chi Ossé eliminates a major financial hurdle for many renters Typically a renter would be on the hook for a broker … in listings and before a prospective renter signs a lease If a broker violates the law they could see fines …

By Celia Young |November 13, 2024 - 3:30PM
Classic pre-war style brick apartment buildings stand closely together, showing the density of new york city
The Search
Do I have to pay a broker fee to sublet a NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |October 30, 2024 - 10:00AM
Chi Ossé presides over the contentious city council meeting on his broker fee bill on June 12th, 2024.
The Search
Game-changing broker fee bill moves forward in NYC Council
By Celia Young |September 23, 2024 - 5:15PM
Upper East Side apartment towers
Negotiating + Financing
Sign here, please: Why buyers are being asked to sign a contract when working with a broker
By Jennifer White Karp |September 9, 2024 - 3:30PM
Large apartment building in Bedford Park in the Bronx stands out against a clear blue sky in New York, USA.
The Search
I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?
By Celia Young |July 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
A beautiful loft apartment.
The Search
Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride
By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM
Chi Ossé presides over the contentious city council meeting.
The Search
Sparks fly at fiery City Council hearing on broker fee bill
By Celia Young |June 12, 2024 - 3:15PM
Block of old apartment buildings in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC
The Search
Notable New Yorkers join push for broker fee bill ahead of City Council hearing

… bill dubbed the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses FARE Act on Feb 29th in his second attempt to require whoever … in a statement Rental agents add significant value to the home search process for renters and we will fight for fair …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2024 - 5:00PM