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

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a … greater than 40 times the monthly rent That works out to $120000 for a $3000 per month apartment  In the past …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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

… caps rent increases at 5 percent plus the consumer price index or 882 percent for 2024  While there are a lot of …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause … law just got a little easier Two nonprofits Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched an online questionnaire that … or not covered by Good Cause But note that word likely Outside of a housing court case its difficult to be …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM