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 … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … for marketrate renters  similar to  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… furry or feathered friend  If youre a pet owner on the hunt for a new rental or a tenant who wants to bring home a new … are pet friendly but that doesnt mean all pets are welcome For example some buildings exclude large dogs ban or certain … presenting it again with updated information for July 2025 Landlords are often worried about the extra wear and tear …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… necessarily mean it will be done immediately Typically a landlords responsiveness depends on how efficiently your … in writing especially for a big repair job Ideally by certified mail so no one can claim they lost your letter or … condition existed make copies of any letters and send them certified mail saving proof of mailingand that the landlord …

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