New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … fees on owners calculated either as a percentage of an apartments monthly maintenance or a percentage of the rent … of any charges you intend to take out of the security within 14 days If you dont meet this deadline you forfeit …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… involving fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … up by shortterm stays … If youre looking to test the waters in NYCsay a semester in the city or a temporary job …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… contained reporting and writing by Leigh KampingCarder Alanna Schubach and Emily Myers … You Might Also Like … …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments under legislation passed in the whopping $254 … agree to convert some newer large apartment buildings from rental to condo Its one of a handful of initiativesincluding … Corporation within the same building For tenants that are living in those low income units if the building is …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction  which passed in last years state budget Now … from city agencies to help identify who owns your building how old it is and if it falls under any of the Good Cause …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM