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

… list of 10 New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2026 The annual list tracks the areas that saw the greatest … regained its edge securing the 1 2 and 4 spots for 2026 with the Financial District East Village and Lower East … … Financial District A sleeper hit … In the top spot for 2026 the  Financial District tends to be overshadowed by its …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 9, 2026 - 9:30AM
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
I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?

… for any renter but there is one legitimate reason why an agent would ask you for a fee at a nofee unit If you hired … the landlord pays the broker Wagner said Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query … that require listings to be accurate as well as the Real Estate Board of New Yorks code of ethics In that case you …

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

… When it comes to finding cute cat videos Facebook is the place to go But … on the hunt for something as consequential as your next rental apartment its worth treating the social media site … address and unit number of an apartment its room count and how long its been on the market It also charges daily fees …

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