Realty Bites

Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM

How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?

… … Even if you love your neighbors chances are you dont want to smell them all the time … your neighbor Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … … Small Projects + DIY … DIY … odors … Realty Bites … Rent … smoking … How do I keep my neighbors smoke and …

By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

I’m moving out. Do I have to help show my apartment to the next renter?

By Celia Young |July 12, 2023 - 2:30PM

The Search

Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM

The Search

Can I be a lease guarantor for both of my adult children? What are the risks?

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2023 - 2:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

I'm moving out of my apartment and there's peeling paint in the bathroom. Could I lose my security deposit?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 29, 2022 - 1:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

I'm a guarantor for a lease but I can't handle the responsibility. How do I get out of this?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 15, 2022 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

I have bad credit and need to rent an apartment in NYC. What are my options?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 10, 2022 - 2:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

My landlord says I can't hang things on my apartment walls. What's the deal?

… … Its not common for a landlord to ban you from hanging items says Steven … ban on hanging things on the wall … Every landlord is different For example Arik Lifshitz CEO of DSA Property Group … Liftshitz says Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 3, 2022 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

I'm moving out and my landlord asked me to sign a release form. What's the deal?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 20, 2022 - 12:30PM