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

… agents online and landlords 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 bad situation Thats because high demand low … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever … just below the financial threshold As we get closer to the holidays there is less volume of people looking for rentals … it doesnt have to be with Bricks roommate finder guide Moving to NYC after college Heres how to find a rental …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… with the health safety or welfare of other tenants So a yapping Chihuahua might get you in trouble The nonprofit …

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

… Many New York City renters dream of one day owning an apartmentbut … if you and your neighbors had an opportunity to buy your rental building A New York state bill the Tenant Opportunity … land trust campaign organizer with the New Economy Project Addressing who owns these buildings and taking themas much …

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