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 … Webb who earned a masters degree in social work at Lehman College in the Bronx Many renters find themselves shut out … 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
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … there will not be much to choose from and they have to act fast on units as soon as they hit the market Finding a … under a new law dubbed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act As a general rule brokers advertising apartments on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 for renters who would otherwise struggle with unpredictable … for twoyear leases that begin on or after Oct 1st of 2025 through Sept 30th 2026 The rentstabilization program is one …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… agree to convert some newer large apartment buildings from rental to condo Its one of a handful of initiativesincluding a new … What does it mean for buyers and renters Easing rentaltocondo conversions through the Affordable Housing Retention …

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