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

… neighborhoods the median asking price fell 63 percent to $1199000 an 11 percent discount compared to the borough median … Windsor Terrace which rose two spots from last year with a 449 percent annual increase in searches the largest jump …

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

… of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents … about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more … that isnt too much more expensive than your budget fingers crossed  Read on for how firsttimers can find a place to …

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

… and sense that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con … different movers based on a physical inspection of your home or apartment Their guidance also suggests that you … site alert the sites administrators through the help or FAQ sections that cover how to flag questionable listings  …

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

… contact the socalled owner is no longer working  When the rental market has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is … living with flexible lease terms and discounted rates for legal shortterm stays Browse available properties at  … them Horigan said Some renters assume scammers only post on free sites Its not truescammers will pay to post a listing …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM
I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?

… … Broker fees are an annoying fact of renting a New York City apartment These fees can be a huge … the landlord pays the broker Wagner said Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing

… on the hunt for something as consequential as your next rental apartment its worth treating the social media site … with caution Thousands of New Yorkers use Facebook to find rentalsnot just to keep up with their high school … a legit agent … Agents who list apartments on sites such as StreetEasy RentHop Apartmentscom  and others usually also …

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