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 … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the …

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

… went down I was too chicken to press the issue during the rental process only to find out later it  was  mold In fact … in writing so theres no misunderstanding he said The best thing you can do is ask in writing and trust your own … though New Yorks flood disclosure law requires that your landlord inform you if your apartment is on a floodplain as …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM