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

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York … of the annual rent so the law removes a significant upfront cost to renters In response landlords have been raising … know about the new broker fee law New Yorks new Good Cause eviction law protects many marketrate tenants from eviction …

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

… It doesnt matter where you live in New York Citywhether its a small prewar building or a modern … to the under $30 stainlesssteelwrapped hoses you can buy at Home Depot that almost never leak Treatment For minor …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… was a hard rain With flooding an increasing concern in New York City because of climate change my approach was exactly … ask Thats because in New York the law is  caveat emptor  or buyer beware The rule doesnt just apply for buyersit extends …

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

… offers … Nicholas Ritacco portfolio manager and director of finance at real estate firm IB Global said retrades are …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance

New York City has never been particularly cheap and annual insurance … down … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … BuyNew Construction + Condos … Co-ops … insurance … What …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM