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 laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure … whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings rental or sublet rules  … 1 Understand New Yorks rent laws  …

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

… a 2023 law they are not required to volunteer information about floods due to mechanical or plumbing issues Instead … like mold or damp that is another sign you need to ask about flooding  The nose does not lie  Lawrence J Ubell … said NYC owners are required to disclose information about lead remediation and bedbugs upfrontthats why when you …

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

… by a stock market correction Some brokers told Brick theyre seeing more retrading in the current buyers market However … not witnessing it more than usual and a few said they not seeing it at all It may not be a widespread phenomenon but … broker at Sothebys International Realty One broker is seeing more retrading than usual for a buyers market With …

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