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 renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who … is to search only for units within your budgetand know what it takes to qualify for an apartment here If you are

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

… in New York City hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … rent and have good credit For example if you and any roommates want to rent an apartment for $3000 you would need … are a delight to deal with … 5 Get a roommate or two … Sharing the burden of the rent with  roommates  is an …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … presenting it again with updated information for July 2025 Landlords are often worried about the extra wear and tear … though this is in no way an endorsement of skirting the rules in your lease One is the threemonth rule which means …

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 … risk losing your security deposit or even worse having to pay the rent each month until a new tenant is found The …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … end dates If your rental has come with a concessionlike a month of free rentmake sure you understand how that affects … for those who pay a lot in rent or small landlords roughly 61000 buildings are covered under the law according to …

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

… make repairs when  you report something is broken but that doesnt necessarily mean it will be done immediately … damaged ceilings or mold call or go online to 311 Heres what happens when you do The city will send out an inspector … has the advantage of keeping your name off housing court documents although landlords cannot refuse to rent to you …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM