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 tempted … has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Nearly three-quarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly

… according to Zillows NYC brand  StreetEasy … New developments draw pet owners … Molly Franklin an agent at The … rise in NYC Franklin said owners have become more lenient about allowing pets in order to attract highpaying renters … the owners themselves who posted a long screed on the door telling everyone else where they could go I mention this …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 3, 2024 - 2:30PM
No goats, no gators: Here are some animals you absolutely cannot have in your NYC apartment

… landlords often regulate what pets are and arent allowed in NYC apartments on a casebycase basis says Dean Roberts a … city law There are some inherent bans on certain petslike NYC doesnt allow big cats or other animals that are clearly … off limits alongside farm birds such as roosters ducks geese and turkeys Even the American mascot the eagle is on …

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