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 Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …

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

… more frequently than in older ones We respond to plenty of leaks in old and new buildings but I think we do more … your homeowners insurance may  help cover or offset the cost of removal  Editors note An earlier version of this … $15000 for a full mold remediation Its not cheap but your renters or homeowners insurance may cover the cost with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… $100000 deductible for earthquakes under the earth movement category without explicitly excluding earthquake … of when a policy is going to expire for example  Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an … What do New Yorkers need for earthquake insurance … Live … Troubleshooting … boards … insurance … safety … Do New …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM