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

… Hilton N Webb Jr struggled to find housing for years in New York City because of a criminal conviction … with housing Landlords would still run criminal background checks and reject his rental applications It was a … first consider an applicants credit score income and tenant historyessentially prequalify a renter and then make …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

buying in New York City one of the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of occupancy which is sometimes … out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you can withhold rent from the landlord Read on for more about what you need … … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Buy … New Construction + CondosRent … Bricktionary … new construction … rent laws …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York … of the annual rent so the law removes a significant upfront cost to renters In response landlords have been raising … what repairs landlords are responsible for … If something breaks as a matter of normal usage the landlord is …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 renters to landlords will go into … is usually 12 percent of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act removes a significant upfront … to a new StreetEasy report  Its a major change for the NYC rental market which has been an outlier in having …

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

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments under … in the coming years The budget includes some big wins for owners and wouldbebuyers it blocks large investors from buying single and twofamily homes for 90 days funds a program that helps owners fight …

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