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

… historicallyoriented yuppies and old rentregulated tenants restrictive zoning  landmarking and … policies tend to frustrate and drive the small landlords out of the market exacerbating the housing shortage   If you want to keep small landlords and the costeffective housing that we provide in …

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 increases  While this is true you … to the tenant ranging from right away sir to over my dead body  Heres how I decide … 1 Yes and Im happy to pay out of …

By Craig Roche |September 12, 2013 - 10:43AM
Top 10 reasons NYC's small landlords are becoming extinct

… hundred years ago men and horses farmed vegetables and most rentals were in owneroccupied buildings Today in NYC we call … in 1947 and again in 1971 did not provide enough revenue for small landlords to function Small landlords burned their … rents renew the leases at exactly the right time save every receipt for years making sure that the apartment number of …

By Craig Roche |June 27, 2013 - 10:18AM
A landlord speaks -- about what's behind that incomprehensible lease

… is really expensive And small claims court is unlikely too Most buildings are owned as LLCs though mine arent and LLCs … responsible for changing the batteries but I tend to buy them in bulk and include them Carbon monoxide affidavit … date   … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … The Market … Buy … Sales Market … Lessons from a Small Landlord … …

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