My neighbor has taken over our hallway with their stuff. What can I do?

… they may be creating a safety hazard Heres how you can take steps to protect yourself The first thing you … have a safe means of egress you should reach out to your landlord immediately Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us  an …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 5, 2021 - 12:30PM
Here are 5 NYC rentals with longer leases that lock in a lower rent

… These days lots of New York City renters are opting for leases longer  than the standard 12 months … that are also offering generous concessions Many longerterm rentals listed on StreetEasy are also offering one or more …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
Buying a co-op? Here's what to look out for in a proprietary lease

… When youre considering buying a coop in New York your attorney will look over all the … on your lawyer to advise you about what the documents say A coop is run as a corporation and your ownership entitles you to shares rather than a title deed and the proprietary lease is …

By Emily Myers |June 22, 2021 - 1:30PM
I saw a place that has lower rent only while scaffolding is up. Is this a good deal?

… a result of the construction project Still offering a lower rent in this scenario is unusual Most landlords do not … may be offering a discount because there are so many vacant apartments on the market right now Most landlords have … to endure she says So while its a good deal to receive a $500 discount while theres scaffolding up there are other …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 4, 2021 - 4:00PM