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 … expensive there will not be much to choose from and they have to act fast on units as soon as they hit the market …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That … a similar right to request to sublet your apartment if you live in a building with at least four units Again the … lease doesnt apply if you rent in a coop or condo building where you typically rent from an individual owner who is not …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… thats important to you If the apartment has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or … a lease the leverage you have depends on who the market favors at the time In a competitive market like the current one youll often have to accept what …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… New York Citythat you will find yourself asking a landlord to make repairs Fortunately there are laws and regulations … or management company runs the building whether or not you live in a rentstabilized apartment  and how eager your … the landlords attention HP stands for Housing Part which is where tenants can sue their landlords  An HP Proceeding is a

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… exemptions buildings constructed or substantially renovated after 2009 arent covered and neither are buildings owned by … the increase forcing your landlord to justify the hike before a judge And fair warning they could be successful if …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM