NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

landlords for violating a new law that requires landlords to pay commissions for the brokers they hire But what happened after the city collected those complaints The … apartment in Brooklyn for his parents who have a modest budget of up to $2500 a month James asked to use a pseudonym to

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings … and 11 theyre not that might surprise you Legally if youre moving out of your apartment and planning to rent it out …

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

… moved in with active children running around above your bedroom While excessively noisy neighbors can be challenging … essential if the matter escalates and you decide to sue in housing court Fierstein noted that his company is also … from your log   If you suspect you are hearing signs of domestic violence or abuse do not intervene directly Call …

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

… Searching for an apartment in New York City is always … by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 however landlords can no longer refuse to rent to someone solely based on housing court data These …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how … emails each new client the following list after their first phone call noting that landlords will want to see the … or explain if no prior rentals Renters insurance sometimes required Refundable security deposit limited to the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM