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 … of $5404 according to a new StreetEasy report  Its a major change for the NYC rental market which has been an outlier … renters 803 percent of rentals that did not charge the tenant a broker fee were represented by brokers Lee said …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction  which passed in last years state budget Now … law just got a little easier Two nonprofits Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched an online questionnaire that … are buildings owned by landlords who own fewer than 10 apartments statewide Figuring out if your building falls …

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