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 … you need to apply And if you work with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them yourself under a new …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… furry or feathered friend  If youre a pet owner on the hunt for a new rental or a tenant who wants to bring home a new pet there … document your pets health and training A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

an offer on their apartment building But the legislation first introduced in 2021  has languished in Albany for years … important tool to ensure our neighbors can remain in their homes and I look forward to getting it across the finish … on the buildingaka terms similar to that of a competing buyer or the propertys appraised value  Renters would also …

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