The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… hallways and amenity spaces can be more wellcared for than most NYC rental buildings There is usually less wear and … residents like their second home  … Pro You may be able to buy your apartment I did … When I got into that tiff with my neighbor I was already in the process of buying my studio I was lucky because the owners gave me a …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 however landlords can no longer refuse to rent to someone …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a … youre contractually obligated to pay As long as theres no lost rent you may be fine said Rory Bolger a broker at Brown … voluntarily rather than because your apartment has become a living hellor at least what a reasonable person would …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM