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

… has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who … a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them yourself under a new law … they can afford Franklin said adding that it might be worth showing that you have a strong business line of credit …

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 … Housing  a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable refusal Their … your lease has a leasebreak policy you may face additional fees for cleaning or painting costs One argument against …

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

When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … in case your landlord is over charging you … 5 Make sure fees and costs are reciprocal … A lease drafted by a

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

… time in New York Citythat you will find yourself asking a landlord to make repairs Fortunately there are laws and … lease for a marketrate apartment But take heart Good Cause eviction law protects many tenants in marketrate rentals … that will allow the landlord to recover his expenses if he wins so save this option for the most extreme cases If you …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM