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 … limit pets to only cats Some buildings do not allow pets in common areas These restrictions mean it can still be …

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 … concessionlike a month of free rentmake sure you understand how that affects what you will be paying each month It might … If the landlord has agreed in advance to let you make improvements or alterations to the apartment make sure you …

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

… City rents may be close to record highs but heres a treat for pet owners Nearly threequarters of rental listings say … with landlords having to offer more concessions to secure tenants who were likely to be working at home At this point its hard for buildings to return to stricter rules on pet ownership You cant put the genie back in the …

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

… Plenty of New York City apartments are advertised as petfriendly but dont get your … often regulate what pets are and arent allowed in NYC apartments on a casebycase basis says Dean Roberts a real … bathtub you probably cant legally have it as a pet in NYC Dolphins whales seals and walruses are among the sea mammals …

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