New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning … goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and … to your incoming tenant with a receipt  Some coop and condo boards impose additional fees on owners calculated either as …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… training A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly but that doesnt mean all pets are welcome For example some buildings exclude large dogs ban or certain breeds or … the landlord showed flexibility because they had previously lived in other buildings under the same ownership If youve …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential … it And theres a very specific way to do it  Know that allow does not mean dont worry about the rent youre contractually … Housing  a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable refusal Their …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause … from city agencies to help identify who owns your building how old it is and if it falls under any of the Good Cause …

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