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

… cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered 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 … four dogs on the Upper East Side She thought the landlord showed flexibility because they had previously lived in other …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
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 … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … rate Your landlord has to give you at least 30days notice if they plan to raise the rent by 5 percent or more …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… answer is no Your landlord cannot charge you an additional security deposit because you have a pet New York City … 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 …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
3 tips for buying a NYC co-op or condo when you own a pit bull or other large dog breed

… … Tell your agent and attorney right away … Its not just about finding a petfriendly building Your agent and attorney … rules but a good agent should also ask the listing broker about the buildings pet policy and reach out to the managing … letters were tailored to include a few nice things about their dog And yes her client did get the apartment …

By Celia Young |June 5, 2024 - 12:30PM
Nearly three-quarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly

… be close to record highs but heres a treat for pet owners Nearly threequarters of rental listings say they are pet … according to Zillows NYC brand  StreetEasy … New developments draw pet owners … Molly Franklin an agent at The … policies and features are increasingly big draws for apartment seekers Franklin said As rents continue to rise in …

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

… hyenas jackals wolves and foxes Farm animals such as goats sheep and llamas are also off limits  If youre asking … tiger named Ming in his apartment in a Harlem public housing project from 2001 to 2003 when authorities … keep as pets in NYC and why If you think youve spotted an illegal pet you can report it to the city via its 311 website …

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