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

… ven if youre used to the responsibility of owning your own home making the transition to maintaining housing for … a bias that is a leading cause of housing instability and homelessness NYC is one the most difficult markets to find … history means someone is 10 times more likely to become homeless said Diane Johnston an attorney with the  Legal …

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

… thorough prepurchase inspection  is critical however your homeowners insurance may  help cover or offset the cost of … a full mold remediation Its not cheap but your renters or homeowners insurance may cover the cost with insurers paying … to the under $30 stainlesssteelwrapped hoses you can buy at Home Depot that almost never leak Treatment For minor damage …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope

… about expecting too much of a discount A $750000 onebedroom home would likely have a very small discount while a $12 …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance

… Inflation is impacting condo and coop owners much like the homeowners market in general The cost of materials and labor … value Your policys cost will depend on the value of your home its contents if thereve been previous accidents in your … cover … Condo and coop insurance is different from homeowners insurance because a condo or coop building will …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… of when a policy is going to expire for example  Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

… organization the Insurance Information Institute Much like homeowners condo insurance prices have increased due to … and ongoing labor shortages which is driving up the cost of home repairs and replacement costs but also rising …

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