Rents grew seven times faster than wages in NYC last year

… with switching apartments in NYC A move typically requires you to fork over thousands of dollars to cover a broker fee … in NYC have protections from skyhigh rent increases  If you live in a rent stabilized apartment your rent can only … a lower rent increase at renewal time You can figure out what your neighbors are paying so you know if an increase is …

By Celia Young |May 8, 2024 - 11:30AM
NYC real estate firm fined $260,000 for charging sky-high broker fees

… the Posts story and found that City Wide broke the states real property law because the fees did not reasonably relate … reads the governors announcement of the settlement Real estate licensees are obligated to act with honesty in their … never set in stone and can always be negotiated with your agent And commission haggling is quite common says Douglas …

By Celia Young |January 31, 2024 - 1:30PM
City Council bill to shift broker fees to landlords unlikely to pass this year

… a vote this year Ossé says Better luck in 2024 folks From what I think is going to happen its not going to pass this … I thought I deserved But just because I paid a broker fee doesnt mean that anybody should be forced to pay one … How … and someone who their landlord is basically getting a free service from  I know there were some attempts that were …

By Celia Young |October 20, 2023 - 3:00PM