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 … goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and … simultaneously or in the wrong order you could get in hot water A renter who has poor credit may allege that you are …

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

… Citywhether its a small prewar building or a modern luxury toweryou may still have to deal with mold Jeffrey Gross a … for treating the mold itself  If you own a brownstone however the onus is on you which is why  conducting a  … for NYC apartment owners in newer buildings who tend to forget that HVAC units require twiceyearly maintenance and that …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… article ran in August 2023 We are presenting it again with updated information for February 2025 You can probably guess … to find out later it  was  mold In fact the basement level flooded every time there was a hard rain With flooding an … ask Thats because in New York the law is  caveat emptor  or buyer beware The rule doesnt just apply for buyersit extends …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
Brick webinar recap: How your board can create a realistic budget and manage costs

… of inflation rising labor costs new regulations insurance premium increases and recordhigh interest rates How can you … the operations of over 100 NYC coop condominium and rental buildings The hourlong discussion covered a wide … include an average assessed value of $60000 or less per apartment For buildings that have fewer than 30 units the …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 19, 2023 - 5:15PM