pets

unit 1A, a one-bedroom duplex at 330 Grand St.

The Search

7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2026 - 9:30AM

Woman with dog at crosswalk in Central Park in NYC

Rent

Ask Altagracia: My landlord says no pets allowed but I have an emotional support animal. Can they evict me?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |September 10, 2025 - 9:30AM

Lazy stubborn English Mastiff pet lies down on New York City side walk and the dog won't get up to do his daily walk city yellow cab in the background stock photo

Kids + Pets

4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… friend If youre a pet owner on the hunt for a new rental or a tenant who wants to bring home a new pet there … a resume to document your pets health and training A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly but that doesnt …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM

Rental buildings in Midtown Manhattan New York City seen from the Roosevelt Island Tramway

Roommates + Landlords

Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be … concessionlike a month of free rentmake sure you understand how that affects what you will be paying each month It might … If the landlord has agreed in advance to let you make improvements or alterations to the apartment make sure you …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM

A one year old Aussiedoodle enjoys time out on the upper east side of New York City with her owner on a sunny June morning.

The Search

Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… pet rent … Landlords can however ask you to pay a higher monthly rent or additional monthly fee to keep a pet in your apartment Similar to an amenity fee this type of charge is …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM