9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a … on units as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… New York City is one of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry … laws people with a disability are allowed to have a service animal or an emotional support animal even if their …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… … How TOPA could help … Under TOPA tenants would have to form a tenant organization and join forces with a nonprofit … of the bill a landlord would be required to disclose information about operating costs necessary repairs and … would work similarly Colon said by giving tenants time to form an association and make an offer We thought that was a …

By Celia Young |March 28, 2025 - 9:30AM