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 … will also want to stay on the right side of NYC law when renting from sites like Airbnb and Craigslist Its illegal to … of the rent That said there are companies that offer furnished apartments on a shortterm basis including coliving …

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

When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That … the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years  If you need to

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

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … at the end of your lease from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal And if youre still not sure request your …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM