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The Search
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

… … The first thing you need to know is that finding an apartment in New York City as an international student is … in NYC Rents are still near alltime highs and available apartments are more scarce But that crunch is expected to … Search … guarantors … landlords … leases … Realty Bites … renting … schools … Are you an international student in NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Can I renew my lease even if the landlord plans to sell the building?
By Emily Myers |August 28, 2023 - 9:45AM
A living room taken over by a pond.
The Search
What your landlord has to tell you about your apartment’s flood history
By Celia Young |July 19, 2023 - 12:56PM
Manhattan apartment buildings
The Market
Manhattan median rent falls short of a record in June: Is this a 'blip' or the start of a trend?
By Jennifer White Karp |July 13, 2023 - 8:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
How to research a landlord before you sign a lease
By Emily Myers |July 11, 2023 - 3:30PM
Two friends are walking in a street of Bushwick, Brooklyn
Rent
I'm going to sublet my condo to a friend. Do they need to sign a lease?
By Emily Myers |July 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Rent
Rent increases of 3 percent are approved for NYC’s stabilized tenants

… Tenants in New York Citys one million stabilized apartments can expect rent increases of 3 percent at renewal time for oneyear leases …

By Emily Myers |June 22, 2023 - 2:30PM
A mix of NYC residential buildings and blue sky
Affordable Housing
My landlord is charging me a fee for late rent payments. Do I have to pay it?
By Emily Myers |May 15, 2023 - 10:00AM