4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… New York City is one of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry … laws people with a disability are allowed to have a service animal or an emotional support animal even if their …

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
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 … more bargaining power when negotiating a rent increase with their landlord and requires that a landlord have a good … are buildings owned by landlords who own fewer than 10 apartments statewide Figuring out if your building falls …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM
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 … of 68 during the day 6 am to 10 pm At night an indoor temperature of at least 62 degrees must be maintained … This issue came up during Brick Underground Office Hours a live forum that addressed questions about renters rights  … …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM