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

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … know about the new broker fee law New Yorks new Good Cause eviction law protects many marketrate tenants from eviction … where its much better to spend a little extra money on a lawyer to make sure youve got everything covered … 9 Know …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… accounts for approximately half of those including common nuisances such as loud music shouting and parties No surprise the problems peak after 10 pm We get calls like this all the time said Alan Fierstein founder and president … the terms of your lease Wood said   Even if you dont spot anything relevant landlords must address conditions …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… then found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 however landlords can no … can include the condition that the landlord provide a letter of recommendation and a positive reference This …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… usually expected by landlords here Landlords want renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … … A personal guarantor is someone who will cosign your lease and pay the rent if you cant They are generally … be the official leaseholders In this situation a roommate agreement is recommended to clearly define each persons …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered friend  If youre a pet … presenting it again with updated information for July 2025 Landlords are often worried about the extra wear and tear … the apartment Putting together a pet resumewith a reference letter health history training certificates and photoscan …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to … the buildings income requirements and can take over the apartments lease … How to break your lease … Despite some …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM