New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning … prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure adequate insurance coverage Be prepared for a steep learning curve E ven if … ensuring that all systems within the unit worklike plumbing appliances and heatbut you must also ensure safety measures …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws … housing court data These changes are significant for many tenants who face eviction or seek a place they can afford …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM