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 Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut … fees on owners calculated either as a percentage of an apartments monthly maintenance or a percentage of the rent …

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

… It doesnt matter where you live in New York Citywhether its a small prewar building or a … like Gross New York State requires mold remediation companies to be licensed The law also prohibits companies … limit if the mold is in another apartment … Cause 2 Clogged HVAC units  … Allinone heatingandcooling units lodged …

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

… 5 or higher Its important to know that earthquakes are not covered by standard insurance policies coverage comes from specialized … building depending on its location age and condition  A property may have to be inspected and upgraded before …

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

… including rising building material costs continuing supply chain issues and ongoing labor shortages which is driving up … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Products + Test-drives … boards … insurance … 3 ways to …

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