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

Manhattan climbed back on top of StreetEasys list of 10 New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2026 The annual list tracks the areas that saw the greatest … median Housing here is largely single and multifamily townhouses with some lowrise apartment buildings But with the

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

… but its not all bad newsseriously If youre flexible about where you are willing to live the size of your … from if you want takeout delivery in NYCand these can help figure out who will deliver to you in your new … charge as much as $800 to $900 a month And remember Renting a car as needed is always an option  Pro Tip Pro Tip …

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 climb  to new highs  So if youre among the droves of renters looking to sign a new lease its important to … apartment on Instagram or TikTok read the caption If it lists an application fee of more than $20 dont get …

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 York City only to be kicked out after two … allowed in the building Or paying a security deposit for an apartment that turns out to be a fake listingand suddenly … come out in force to take advantage of desperate renters  Scammers are very well aware of market dynamics …

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 … apartments because anyone with an account can post for free making it accessible to a large number of New Yorkers … a useful reminder to thoroughly vet any Facebook apartment listing Read on for three easy steps you can take to …

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