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

… must notify tenants if the apartment is covered under the policyor why a building is exemptthrough a rider attached to … responsible for … If something breaks as a matter of normal usage the landlord is responsible for repairs If damage was … out and ask your tenant to take out a renters insurance policy too Your tenants contents and liability will not be …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM