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

… here If you are going to add another roommate to afford living here make sure the landlord is ok with you creating … costing these days Its a lot of money she said Finally if neither roommates nor guarantors are viable options youll … that you need to be able to carry the cost on your own without assuming you can have someone paying the balance of …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… a new tenant is found The reassuring news is that New York landlords have a duty to mitigate damages As such they must … sublet however you are still responsible for all the lease obligations including the rent according to Himmelstein And … end of a tenancy itemize any damage allow you to make any repairs and pay you your money back less any repair costs …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… the condition or by claiming that you did not provide access and prevented the landlord from making the repair … to make the repairs and get the parties to agree to an access date in a settlement  Keep in mind that your lease …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear … tolike closets in the bedrooms They may be missing in very old buildings where New Yorkers traditionally made do with … your safety and compliance with a lead paint test today … 3 Fire safety measures … Your apartment should have a fire and …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM