Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … You can also ensure the agent doesnt have any complaints filed against him or her When you contact an agent about a … place  If you are trying to find a rental before moving to NYC or are otherwise only able to view places virtually such …

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

… building or landlord permit shortterm leases or that the tenants lease permits subleasingand if so whether it … 90 days the person renting out the unit may be considered a hotel operator as is the case with Airbnb and VRBO and would … is especially true in light of the 2019 changes to the rent laws which prohibit security deposits greater than the …

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

… a useful reminder to thoroughly vet any Facebook apartment listing Read on for three easy steps you can take to … to confirm where they work because a real agent would be searchable on their employers website Facebook is a little … if you cant go in person Dig into the apartments rental history including its past prices by searching the address …

By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM
Manhattan co-op and condo sales fall 39 percent but the slowdown is not as bad as it seems

… slipped year over year as well The second quarter is a reprise of the first quarter when sales of Manhattan coops and … going on Buyers think they are going to get deals while sellers are not under immediate pressure to sell leading to … housing market Freedman writes Other positive signs include NYCs improving economy returning office workers plus the …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 6, 2023 - 9:30AM
The 3 best websites for buying a co-op or condo apartment (or entire brownstone) in NYC

… If youre looking to buy an apartment or house in New York City and havent been … in the market recently you will find that searching online is much easier than before thanks to a technological race … most frequently for buyers its good because you can see what is actively on the market and what has recently traded …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 8, 2023 - 9:30AM