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 … fees on owners calculated either as a percentage of an apartments monthly maintenance or a percentage of the rent … brokers and housing providers to deny someone an apartment based solely on their conviction history The Fair Chance for …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?

… types They present hazards to pedestrians and expensive repair jobs for owners because New York City law holds … $1000 to $3000 according to the website for Eden Sidewalk Repair a Bronxbased repair company A quick Google search … is no fine associated with a violation and an owner has 75 days to make a repair after the violation notice has been …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM
Brick webinar recap: How your board can create a realistic budget and manage costs

… Its tougher than ever to run a coop or condo building in New York City as a result of inflation rising labor costs … insurance premium increases and recordhigh interest rates How can you plan a budget with so many different costs to … past usage of kilowatt hours therms or gallons he said He did caution boards to watch out for contracts with energy …

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 facing problems such as flooding … accidents or lawsuits But it doesnt come cheap   The cost of a master insurance policy for a condo or coop buildingwhich covers the building itself its …

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