leases

A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings and residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Chelsea of New York City.

The Search

Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental

By Celia Young |October 7, 2024 - 3:15PM

Serious busy young Black laptop user woman working at computer at home office.

The Market

I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM

Young woman is sitting on a windowsill in an empty room of a newly rented apartment, tired after moving in. stock photo

The Search

3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen

By Celia Young |September 17, 2024 - 12:30PM

Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City

The Search

The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you

By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM

In Manhattan, a glimpse at a New York city residential building, with its famous exterior fire escape staircase.

Roommates + Landlords

I’m afraid of a squatter in my building. Can I break my lease without a penalty?

By Celia Young |September 4, 2024 - 9:30AM

The Market

8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 20, 2024 - 9:30AM

Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening

Roommates + Landlords

My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

By Celia Young |August 19, 2024 - 10:30AM

Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.

The Search

3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)

… Finding a New York City apartment is never easy and with rents currently near record levels landing a cheap place can feel next to impossible Take a tip from experienced renters and get a … was looking for a new roommate The twobedroom unitat $950 a month eachwas big near a lovely Brooklyn park and came with …

By Celia Young |August 16, 2024 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

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 You … pay rent for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years If you need to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 15, 2024 - 12:30PM

The Search

I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 9, 2024 - 12:30PM