Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … is capped at one months rent so you cannot be asked to pay additional rent in advance Check that the security deposit …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… trigger a violation Editors note A previous version of this article was published in July 2024   We are … by certified mail so no one can claim they lost your letter or that your email got caught in the spam folder This … repairs either immediately for Class C violations within 30 days for Class B violations or within 90 days for Class A …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent … My hope is that it gives tenants the evidence so that they can be confident in asserting their rights said Joel … is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law … Next step negotiate … If youre covered under Good Cause Eviction you …

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