9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… stressed the need to still show trackable income and get letters where possibledont just put a number down for your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing

… City because of a criminal conviction in his past He had documentation that restored his rights to full citizenship … including voting but it didnt help him with housing Landlords would still run criminal background checks and … a renter and then make a conditional offer of a lease … How to run a criminal background check … A criminal …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… month The budget lowers the number of renters or wouldbebuyers that would need to agree to convert some newer large … housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes some big … 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