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

… provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut … apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure adequate … for a steep learning curve E ven if youre used to the responsibility of owning your own home making the transition to …

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

… more so if youve ever been involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 … housing court data These changes are significant for many tenants who face eviction or seek a place they can afford …

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 … 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

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … but major alterations would typically be a breach of the tenancy agreement  If the landlord has agreed in advance to …

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