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

… before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One way you can do that is to read … more serious and current violationsnot every issue that shows up is a red flag Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to check for … you rent it Run the address through the  Brick Report  and get a  real estate background check  built from all of New …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… Im gonna walk my dog near you and he might pee near your body but its not in a malicious way … Navigating the sea of …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … to a spokesperson for the firm But Kenneth Fisher a lawyer working on behalf of Pinnacle Group told The Real … to call for repairs at the property which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development slapped with more than …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… this law to reach out to us as soon as possible by calling 311 or visiting nycgovconsumers But proving a FARE Act violation requires a … listings on the platform as well but noted that DCWP is the agency with the power to enforce the law We always recommend …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
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 … you must give your tenants advance written notic eand the notice period depends on how long tenants have been in place … older than three years One and twofamily owneroccupied houses are exempt When vetting tenants landlords must review …

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

… sponsor representing residential tenants condo owners and landlords   The second tip is that a landlord or owner is … and share it with your neighbors allowing them to comment directly and in realtime … Talk to your neighbor … If it … the buildings managing agentwith any complaint rather than contacting the offending party directly he said   Patricia …

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 challenging even … gathered by companies that provide the details along with credit reports to landlords when they screen tenants during … personal or business reference letters For more guidance check out Need to rent in NYC Heres what to do before you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Can my NYC landlord really make me trash my cannabis plants?

… stealing your flora Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an email So unless your front garden is yours aloneand walled off from your neighborsyour … access Just make sure your plants arent plainly visible to public view according to the OCM For example if your …

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM