crime

Could a more careful online search have stopped the ‘Monster Tenant’?

… moment in My Monster Tenant a story published on Curbed that echoes the plot of 90s psychological thriller Pacific … that the new statute effectively discourages owners from running background checks in order to encourage more owners … if they choose to run a criminal background check If you dont run a background check you wont be liable she said …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 19, 2024 - 9:30AM

Troubleshooting

How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC

By Mimi OConnor |December 2, 2024 - 9:30AM

An apartment building and the World Trade Center One building in the background at twilight in Lower Manhattan.

Live

New Yorkers on terrifying or supernatural experiences in their apartments

By Kelly Kreth |October 31, 2024 - 9:45AM

An elevated subway train riding on the line in Long Island City, Queens with Queensboro Bridge behind.

The Search

Fear City: What scares parents the most when their adult children move to NYC

By Celia Young |September 10, 2024 - 2:30PM

Troubleshooting

How can I make a neighboring building owner take down scaffolding that's been up for years?

By Celia Young |January 16, 2024 - 5:30PM

Troubleshooting

Considering identity theft insurance? Here's what NYC renters and owners need to know

By Jennifer White Karp |August 17, 2022 - 4:00PM

Live

Does rising crime in NYC make renters insurance more expensive?

… between May 30th and June 5th a 283 percent increase compared to the same time last year Those numbers might make you … insurance rates Distance from a fire department and if you live in a flood zone will also have an impact And according … renters insurance more expensive … Roommates + Landlords … Live … crime … insurance … landlords … Realty Bites … …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 13, 2022 - 12:30PM