Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride

… alone Theres a different kind of catfish afoot in New York City and these fraudsters arent feigning hot dates but a new … have taken to social media to target unsuspecting renters But what is shocking is how sophisticated some of … even going as far as to forge legal documents real estate licenses New York ID cards and more Read on for their …

By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM
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 hires a broker in NYC to pay for that brokers services Currently tenants often … The 26yearold council member and his communications team lead by director of communications Elijah Fox have …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2024 - 5:00PM
NYC real estate firm fined $260,000 for charging sky-high broker fees

… a statement For those who think they can take advantage of tenants seeking housing you can rest assured the Department … could be considered exorbitant A brokers fee must represent charges for actual services provided reads the governors … to protect that class of people not to benefit those tenants who might have an extra $20 grand in their pocket …

By Celia Young |January 31, 2024 - 1:30PM
3 NYC housing voucher holders say they’re being ghosted by agents unwilling to rent to them

… Eric Diaz has been looking for an apartment for himself and his nineyearold son for … him left and right And while they always give a different reason he suspects its because he plans to pay for his … could only rent in the five boroughs through CityFHEPSApartments available online but not IRL … Another renter …

By Celia Young |August 23, 2023 - 1:26PM