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 … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline … rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years they can remain in place Unlike marketrate … time And in most cases stabilized tenants are entitled to automatic lease renewals This year the Rent Guidelines …

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 renters to landlords will go into effect tomorrow … 12 percent of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act removes a significant upfront cost to …

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