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 a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by … housing court data These changes are significant for many tenants who face eviction or seek a place they can afford … a rental blacklist … Landlords cant refuse to rent if they find out you have a complicated tenantlandlord history When …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 means you are on the …

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

… apartment in New York City you may be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … in the apartment less than a year If youve lived there for between one and two years youre entitled to 60days notice of …

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

… problem falls into one of these categories you can file an HP Proceeding  also known as an HP Action which will certainly get the landlords attention HP stands for Housing Part which is where tenants can sue …

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