landlords

Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Woman on the phone to a plumber about a leaking sink
Small Projects + DIY
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast
By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
Lazy stubborn English Mastiff pet lies down on New York City side walk and the dog won't get up to do his daily walk city yellow cab in the background stock photo
Kids + Pets
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet
By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Image of a building in New York City
Roommates + Landlords
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental buildings in Midtown Manhattan New York City seen from the Roosevelt Island Tramway
Roommates + Landlords
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 … his or her consent when you decide to bring home your new best friend If you already have a pet ideally you have … you may need to hire someone to install the units  … 12 Be clear about access to outdoor space … If you have the …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
plimbing repairs
Troubleshooting
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster
By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
This is a photograph of spring flowers blooming beside residential buildings in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
Roommates + Landlords
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out
By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances and counter tops and wood floor
Roommates + Landlords
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required to provide Heat and hot water are a … request stove knob covers that can keep them offlimits from pets or kids If theres a child living with you under the age … rats roaches and mold As for bedbugs New York State law requires property owners to disclose infestation history …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
An image of an apartment building in West Village Manhattan New York
Affordable Housing
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?
By Celia Young |March 28, 2025 - 9:30AM