pets

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
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 tempted to quickly skim …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
one-bedroom condo at 702 Hancock Street
The Search
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… and Emily Myers This article was updated for 2025 by Evelyn Battaglia … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline …

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?

… landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application … cities in the nation and roughly three quarters of rental listings advertised as pet friendly You may want to consider …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
Justine Mrsich
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
Wilson on a walk
Kids + Pets
Nearly three-quarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly
By Jennifer White Karp |May 3, 2024 - 2:30PM
a giraffe in a room
Kids + Pets
No goats, no gators: Here are some animals you absolutely cannot have in your NYC apartment

… Plenty of New York City apartments are advertised as petfriendly but dont get your …

By Celia Young |September 8, 2023 - 12:30PM
transitions
The Search
From Greenwich Village to the East Village: I was moving in with my partner and wanted an elevator building for our dog
By Kelly Kreth |May 12, 2023 - 9:45AM