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

… the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings … and 11 theyre not that might surprise you Legally if youre moving out of your apartment and planning to rent it out …

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

… ground floor and basement level would be thoroughly cleaned before we moved in That was red flag number one Red flag … said That requires major work to deal with Remediating after a flood can involve strategic demolition  to access … report on the potential issues with a building before you rent or buy it Run the address through the Brick …

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

… When the New York City real estate market favors buyers a seller may get an … the building is in poor financial shape … How buyers should approach a retrade … Brian K Lewis a broker at …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?

… with a violation and an owner has 75 days to make a repair after the violation notice has been received A copy of the … independent contractor and apply for a tree work permit  before starting any work within 50 feet of a city tree …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM
What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance

… is impacting condo and coop owners much like the homeowners market in general The cost of materials and labor has …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM
Brick webinar recap: How your board can create a realistic budget and manage costs

… because some are affected by usage and others are due to market conditions like the cost of fuel Another example may …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 19, 2023 - 5:15PM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

… around can give you a better sense of the insurance market and a potentially better deal Ultimately its still a …

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