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

… qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings … an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent … to your incoming tenant with a receipt  Some coop and condo boards impose additional fees on owners calculated either …

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

… that under  NYC law owners of buildings with three or more apartments  are required to keep their tenants apartments free of mold and pests  and address the … scenarios are the most common ways mold takes hold in NYC apartments both new and old … Cause 1 A leak from another …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… portal which last year added an insurance compliance module Residents can use the site to submit their policy …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM