Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… caps rent increases at 5 percent plus the consumer price index or 882 percent for 2024  While there are a lot of …

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