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 a place in New York … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent of the annual rent so the law …

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

… landlords You may also need personal or business reference letters For more guidance check out Need to rent in NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… you negotiated it before you began renting a leasebreak policy is unlikely to be included in your lease If it is … at the brokerage Mantus Real Estate  employs this type of policy and said he has very rarely had any pushback from … they can leave   Whether or not your lease has a leasebreak policy you may face additional fees for cleaning or painting …

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

… have rules about insurance coverage and while the building policy or landlords policy might cover some things they likely wont cover …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM