An open letter to the next mayor from a small NYC landlord

… on your victory  Even though youll be getting rentfree subsidized housing for the next four years you … Manhattan even after the housing boom is lower than it was 50 years ago  … End rentstabilizaton giveaways for the … landlords Tips for getting an apartment ready to rent 6 things to do before you move How to negotiate with a NYC …

By Craig Roche |October 3, 2013 - 1:08PM
Want an upgrade to your rental? Start thinking like a landlord

… Most tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for upgrades as these tend to lead to rent … decide … 1 Yes and Im happy to pay out of pocket … Not all landlords are skinflints  If something needs to be done or … that make my apartments nicer than the cheapest generic rental units Ill spend the extra $100 on an owner grade …

By Craig Roche |September 12, 2013 - 10:43AM
Single and slightly antisocial? Have I got the place for you!

… about what I look for in a tenant and chances are you arent it Sorry Likewise if you came with a broker Ill let you passbecause if youre willing to pay $3000 for a few hours work you probably wont be as …

By Craig Roche |June 13, 2013 - 10:58AM
A landlord speaks -- about what's behind that incomprehensible lease

… ideal world without lawyers apartment leases would be very short Tenant promises to pay $X per month for the use of the … in court The basic marketrate lease sets out the rent the term of the lease and what happens if things go wrong … nicely and your stuff isnt too heavy Ill store it in the basement for you … Carpeting … My leases require 80 of the …

By Craig Roche |May 16, 2013 - 10:27AM