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

… the rent by a few percentage points at renewal time And in most cases stabilized tenants are entitled to automatic lease renewals This year the Rent … each property The building may still be under construction when you apply and the process can take a long time Most

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… New York Citys new law that shifts responsibility for most broker fees from … The Real Estate Board of New York the powerful trade group along with several brokerages filed a lawsuit last … Renters who hire an agent for example to show them multiple apartments in their budget will still be required to …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes some big … in exchange for those units Think the 421a program  or federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program Under the law … paying for the nonprofit attorneys to represent owners in court to provide financial counselors to give advice for …

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