Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than ever Take it from us Doing research on a building before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One … serious and current violationsnot every issue that shows up is a red flag Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to check for warning …

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

… and tenants are looking at a rare chance to buy their homes We want to work with the city and with preservation partners … impacted by the bankruptcy filing Were exploring different options to potentially participate in the bidding … attorneys also cited high interest rates inflation and weak rent collections The Real Deal reported at the time The …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

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By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… Searching for an apartment in New York City is always challenging even more so if youve ever been involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself … it again with updated information for September 2025 … What is the tenant blacklist  … If you end up in NYC housing …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM