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

… has been updated with new information for October 2025 As a beginner landlord your goal will be to find financially … check out Whats a certificate of insurance and when is it necessary If youre renting out a unit and the C of O doesnt …

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

… I pointed them out to the agent showing us the place She insisted it was dust from a recent renovation and … ask Thats because in New York the law is  caveat emptor  or buyer beware The rule doesnt just apply for buyersit extends … information about lead remediation and bedbugs upfrontthats why when you sign a lease you will get additional paperwork …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

… policys increase  Condos and coop boards can be proactive about maintaining a buildings common areas outdoor space and … so that future carriers which look at a propertys claim history dont charge you higher rates Elbaz says Plus … Start shopping before your renewal  … Its easy not to think about your insurance policy until you have to says Kobi …

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