Financial District takes the #1 spot on StreetEasy’s top neighborhoods to watch in 2026

… the areas that saw the greatest increase in searches by buyers and renters from 2024 to 2025 In a shift from last … its edge securing the 1 2 and 4 spots for 2026 with the Financial District East Village and Lower East Side On last … date with 1320 rental units … Rising demand from Manhattan buyers … A bump in Manhattan real estate searches tracks …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 9, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements And when you find a place you like you may  have … about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more … fair housing regulations And be warned A listing may say an apartment or house is zoned for a school but dont rely on …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high and … to make it seem like a great deal and then attach a fake application link Baum said adding that these are often scams … that factors in a concession a landlord may offer like a free month or two into the overall term of the lease These …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… Imagine signing a threemonth sublease for an apartment in New … shortterm leases Condo buildings cannot prohibit leasing but they can require minimum and maximum lease terms … in shortterm rentals or using a reputable shortterm rental agency or listing site such as  Apt212  and Leasebreak Prior …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing

… the hunt for something as consequential as your next rental apartment its worth treating the social media site with … a useful reminder to thoroughly vet any Facebook apartment listing Read on for three easy steps you can take to … … Confirm youre dealing with a legit agent … Agents who list apartments on sites such as StreetEasy RentHop …

By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM