9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter … is to search only for units within your budgetand know what it takes to qualify for an apartment here If you are … date you may be able to find more options So what exactly does this paperwork entail Although it can vary slightly by …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… consulting services firm Acoustilog Hes heard it all An upstairs neighbor moves furniture and vacuums in the middle … where a subtenant in a coop left multiple notes for their upstairs neighbor complaining about noise and the coop came … you suspect you are hearing signs of domestic violence or abuse do not intervene directly Call 911 and request a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… York Citys  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than ever Take it from us … One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews before … Brick Underground After all when you rent in NYC you give a landlord a lot of information about yourself And very often …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… The tenants of the red brick and concrete building at 1296 Pacific St all told similar stories at a … that a new mayoral administration would focus on tenants rights she told Brick Underground after the rally When Brick …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM