9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… to find a way to work around them Its important to do your homework on your chosen neighborhood and to keep your … everyone who will be on the lease including guarantors and roommates  Governmentissued photo ID a clear picture from … are interested in with your parents as well as neighborhood guides available on many listing sites If safety is a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… and the long dialogue that followed until we established what the problem was and how it would be fixed Now a few … communication can help get the work underway sooner Heres what Ive learnedconsider this a checklist for dealing with … why manufacturers include a lock is mystifying and what to do when your keyless door lock stops working change …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That means you are on the hook for … and can take over the apartments lease … How to break your lease … Despite some challenges there are ways to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM