I'm negotiating a lease extension with my landlord. Here's my advice to renters

… The Covid19 outbreak has made moving to a new apartment extremely complicated and  Aiden Kent … to New York City from Chicago on June 1st when their current lease expires but the pandemic has thrown a wrench in … that are ideal for everyone If you live alone write out how your plans have been affected and note your plans A B …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 14, 2020 - 2:00PM
The pandemic reduced my paycheck. Can I still rent a new apartment in NYC?

… out  Landlords are showing more flexibility with current tenants when it comes to lease renewals early moveins … openminded about everyones specific situation Editors note Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 10, 2020 - 3:15PM
Can NYC landlords raise rents during the pandemic?

… it seems unconscionable that any landlord would raise the rent in NYC for a tenant who is up for renewal right now  Several landlords have told Brick Underground they intend to be flexible if tenants … will likely not ask for serious increases if at all However there are landlords who appear to be trying to

By Emily Myers |April 6, 2020 - 9:30AM
How to virtually tour an apartment when you can't visit it

… A virtual tourwhich gives you a 360degree overview of an apartmenthas been something of a sideshow in real estate until now With inperson tours and open … canceled and all nonessential businesses in New York closed renters are forced to rely on listing photos and where …

By Emily Myers |March 30, 2020 - 12:30PM
Worried about paying rent? Read this before approaching your landlord

… Thousands of New Yorkers are wondering how theyll make rent payments as the coronavirus shutdown … more than a third of the citys renters wont be able to meet their rent  obligations during the current crisis …

By Emily Myers |March 27, 2020 - 11:30AM