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

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … are discussed below along with Brick Undergrounds best advice on protecting yourself and your money  Editors note … common on social media where people will take real listings posted by agents change the description and pricing to make …

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

… deposit for an apartment that turns out to be a fake listingand suddenly the email address youve been using to contact the socalled owner is no longer working  When the rental market has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is …

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?

… at Bond New York Contrary to what it sounds like a nofee listing doesnt mean that an agent isnt getting paid Instead … Wagner said Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an email We respect all requests for anonymity … A fee flipflop …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
How to check your NYC apartment building's ratings—or rate your own place

… complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than ever Take it from us Doing research … One way you can do that is to read reviews from other rentersjust like you would read restaurant reviews before …

By Emily Myers |July 10, 2023 - 12:30PM