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

… Dear Mr Mayor whoever you turn out to be Congratulations on your victory  Even though youll be … … Fix rent regulation right now  … There are over 30 vacant apartments on my block that are unoccupied because … obsolete requirements  … For example allow me to send notices electronically to tenants who choose to receive them …

By Craig Roche |October 3, 2013 - 1:08PM
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 … discount from market levels My strategy for finding these renters is simple I start advertising via past and current … one that will always disqualify a renteris that the tenants landlord is trying to get rid of her Is she moving because …

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

… Lessons from a Small Landlord is a new biweekly column penned by a reallife NYC … price … Pets …  I own a small mutlifamily building with rental units Its also where I live I dont want my house … security deposit If you offer another month or two in escrow Ill reduce the income requirements to 30x the monthly …

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