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 can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … family neighborhoods and neighborhoods that are a mix In Manhattan major party hubs include the East Village Lower …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … rogue operators that place fake ads and reviews on their websites provide a free estimate over the phone or email and …

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

… not allowed Local Law 18 also known as the ShortTerm Rental Registration Law requires all shortterm rental hosts in NYC to register with the Mayors Office of Special Enforcement OSE to legally rent out … encouraged potential renters to check the  shortterm rental registration portal and enter the address to make sure the …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM