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

… New York City is one of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is … 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 … plan to cratetrain your dog instead of letting her roam the apartment at all hours especially when youre gone read no …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … Heres what to look out for including the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and … more information read Bricks best advice on having pets in NYC And if you have an emotionalsupport pet or service dog …

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

… 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 … 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
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 they … 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
From Greenwich Village to the East Village: I was moving in with my partner and wanted an elevator building for our dog

… in together he didnt have to head far He left Greenwich Village for the East Village where he found a place with an elevator for his … my order Its a great way to meet your neighbors  On other nights I would order in from Karakatta Japanese Tipsy …

By Kelly Kreth |May 12, 2023 - 9:45AM