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 or feathered friend  … your Great Dane weighs the same as a Corgi or the landlord will call your bluff But neither are they likely to begrudge …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have

By Celia Young |June 9, 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 best to have a clear idea … 1st through May 31st when the mercury dips below 55 degrees outside a landlord must provide heat for a temperature of 68 … cooling in the summer but thats not the case When youre looking for a rental and viewing a listing you might even …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… Many New York City renters dream of one day owning an apartmentbut … what if you and your neighbors had an opportunity to buy your rental building A New York state bill the Tenant … to Purchase Act will help tenants build intergenerational wealth and preserve affordable housing for New Yorkers said …

By Celia Young |March 28, 2025 - 9:30AM