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

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental … and last months rent plus a security deposit The answer is still no  Also your tenant has the right to have the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

… both mold testing and remediation as theres an inherent conflict of interest Expect the fee to range from $8000 … $15000 for a full mold remediation Its not cheap but your renters or homeowners insurance may cover the cost with … way to force repair or remediation would be through the housing court These lawsuits are available to renters and …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance

New York City has never been particularly cheap and annual insurance costs make living in the city even more expensive for condo and coop owners Condo and coop insurancewhich protects your …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… 5 or higher Its important to know that earthquakes are not covered by standard insurance policies coverage comes from specialized … building depending on its location age and condition  A property may have to be inspected and upgraded before …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
Brick webinar recap: How your board can create a realistic budget and manage costs

… These include things like management fees accountant fees real estate taxes elevator and boiler service contracts For … it more expensive for even the smallest job because its knocking out the bottompriced vendors who do good work The …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 19, 2023 - 5:15PM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

Insurance can be a life saver for condo and coop buildings … losses related to extreme weather Worters wrote in an email New York City condo and coop buildings have seen upticks in …

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