rent laws

Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.

… landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how … you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them yourself under a new law dubbed … and writing by Marjorie Cohen It was updated by Celia Young for August 2025 … You Might Also Like … …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: My apartment lacks heat. Am I taking a risk if I withhold rent and use it to pay other bills?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |April 15, 2026 - 9:30AM

Rent

New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM

Rent

What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM

Apartment buildings on the Upper East Side of Manhattan

The Market

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

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM

Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.

Affordable Housing

The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: Is a landlord supposed to cover the cost of heat in a rent-stabilized apartment?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |June 25, 2025 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: I withheld rent due to inadequate heat and I'm being hassled to pay it back. What should I do?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |June 11, 2025 - 10:30AM

Aerial view of NYC residential buildings

Rent

FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM

Looking down on New York streets from the top of a skyscraper

New Construction + Condos

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 … Retention Act Landlords of newer big rental buildings can convert those properties into condos if just 15 percent … were 21372 residential properties on the list citywide If youre a New York City resident who needs help you can also …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM