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

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip … no more than six months old Franklin said Three most recent bank statements summary pages only Three most recent pay … 7 Roommates who disagree … Whether you go it alone or use a reputable matching service finding a qualified roommate …

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

a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That … Housing  a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable refusal Their … according to Himmelstein And if the landlord reasonably refuses to consent to the assignmentand it is often unclear …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 idea of what … tag and are definitely not a given Jeneralczuk said … 3 Air conditioner and installation … If landlords are required to …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… what if you and your neighbors had an opportunity to buy your rental building A New York state bill the Tenant … important tool to ensure our neighbors can remain in their homes and I look forward to getting it across the finish … bill a landlord would be required to disclose information about operating costs necessary repairs and mortgages on the …

By Celia Young |March 28, 2025 - 9:30AM