Why I moved to NYC from Washington, D.C.: I wanted to return to my happy place where I have lots of friends

… Realizing that Washington DC felt too much like a small town Debbie Peters made a New … That was useful because I could sit out there and get some fresh air during the pandemic The building also has a … came up I called the leasing office and was told that someone had just vacated an apartment so I rushed to see it …

By Kelly Kreth |July 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
A guide to renting in NYC as a college or grad student

… If you attend one of the many colleges or universities in New York City and plan to … brackets  Sure enough Jacqueline Kurtz an agent at Coldwell Banker Warburg says some buildings that are close to … with a senior through the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens which  allows one of the participants to be 18 or …

By Emily Myers |April 14, 2023 - 2:30PM
How to avoid the competition when you're hunting for a NYC rental apartment

… percent if you sign up here  Bonus The agents at The Agency are a delight to deal with … 1 Find a rental or sublet … still a powerful tool when it comes to finding a place to live in NYC The best deals and nicest places are often found … demand Reach out to the management company directly to see what they have available Perhaps you have outgrown a studio …

By Emily Myers |December 22, 2022 - 12:30PM
My new landlord will pay the broker's fee, but says I have to repay him if I break the lease. Is this legit?

… … While theres currently no law stopping your landlord from clawing back the brokers fee if you break your lease its not a common practiceand its probably … brokers fee  Nor should the brokerfee payback carry over into a renewal of the lease That sounds ridiculous and …

By Teri Karush Rogers |November 28, 2022 - 12:30PM
How to find an apartment to rent in NYC: FAQs for first-time renters

… Finding your first rental apartment in New York City is without a doubt a … Make sure you understand how to read listings know the difference between gross and net rent and can spot an illegal listing …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 3, 2022 - 3:30PM