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 to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad … is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make an adjustment he said  Editors note A previous version

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

… its inevitableespecially if you rent for a long time in New York Citythat you will find yourself asking a landlord to make …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… law just got a little easier Two nonprofits Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched an online questionnaire that … are buildings owned by landlords who own fewer than 10 apartments statewide Figuring out if your building falls into …

By Celia Young |April 24, 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 … do anyway It makes sense Installing major appliances attracts renters not just in marketrate apartments but in … apartment should have a fire and emergency preparedness guide posted on the inside of your front door This …

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

… what if you and your neighbors had an opportunity to buy your rental building A New York state bill the Tenant … apartment building But the legislation first introduced in 2021  has languished in Albany for years without … the current budget negotiations do not include the $250 million in funding for TOPA tenant advocates have called …

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