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first-time renter in NYC
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time NYC renter
By Evelyn Battaglia   |August 29, 2023 - 12:30PM
Apartments on the New York City skyline
The Search
Experienced discrimination because you’re renting with a housing voucher? You can report it online through Unlock NYC
By Celia Young   |August 24, 2023 - 4:47PM
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Affordable Housing
The insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments: Essential knowledge for New York renters
By Emily Myers   |August 24, 2023 - 3:30PM
Image of different people in New York City looking for no-fee apartment rentals
The Search
The best websites for finding a no-fee rental apartment in NYC

… out feebased apartments Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to stress less about your NYC living situation Staying in a Blueground … you can rent directly from a landlord or management company and apartments where the landlord pays the brokers … your search for no broker fee under advanced options on the main search page Other filters include apartment features …

By Evelyn Battaglia   |August 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
Brick apartment buildings on the lower east side.
Affordable Housing
Renting with a voucher: How to get an apartment in NYC if you're using Section 8 or CityFHEPS
By Celia Young   |August 2, 2023 - 3:00PM
The skyline of Manhattan from Park Slope, Brooklyn.
The Search
I found out my apartment used to be rent stabilized. Here’s how I determined if it was legally deregulated
By Celia Young   |July 21, 2023 - 12:30PM
A living room taken over by a pond.
The Search
What your landlord has to tell you about your apartment’s flood history
By Celia Young   |July 19, 2023 - 12:56PM
Brooklyn brownstone apartment buildings at sunset
Roommates + Landlords
I worked in NYC housing court for 20 years. Here are my 3 best tips for tenants squaring off against their landlords

… whether youre asking a judge to force your landlord to make repairs or worse facing eviction Its also a process New … a startup founded in 2015 that helps residents request repairs research their buildings and get their rent history … are your neighbor has had some problems too Community support is also crucial to get the attention of elected …

By Celia Young   |June 30, 2023 - 11:52PM