New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and … deposit The answer is still no  Also your tenant has the right to have the apartment inspected and its condition …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… we left her to meet the owner and sign the lease The owner doesnt like a lot of questions so if you want the apartment … though New Yorks flood disclosure law requires that your landlord inform you if your apartment is on a floodplain as … in a basement caused by storm water is not covered by insurance even under a flood policy says Jeffrey Schneider …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope

… When the New York City real estate market favors buyers a seller may get an unwelcome … as retrading A retrade generally nets a buyer a small markdown of 1 to 5 percent and it can happen when a buyer …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

… Insurance can be a life saver for condo and coop buildings facing problems such as flooding accidents or … have increased due to factors including rising building material costs continuing supply chain issues and ongoing …

By Celia Young |October 4, 2023 - 12:30PM