pets

Woman with dog at crosswalk in Central Park in NYC

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

… New York City is one of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry … laws people with a disability are allowed to have a service animal or an emotional support animal even if their …

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

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

The Search

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

By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM

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?

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

The Search

From the UES to Astoria: My dated rental was getting too pricey, and I wanted a nicer lifestyle

By Kelly Kreth |November 22, 2024 - 9:30AM

Woman on a walk in the park with her dog. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Co-ops

3 tips for buying a NYC co-op or condo when you own a pit bull or other large dog breed

By Celia Young |June 5, 2024 - 12:30PM

Kids + Pets

Nearly three-quarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly

… New York City rents may be close to record highs but heres a treat for pet owners Nearly threequarters of rental listings say … average living spaces New Yorkers are no less pet obsessed Pets allowed is the secondmost popular rental search filter …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 3, 2024 - 2:30PM