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 … that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a … greater than 40 times the monthly rent That works out to $120000 for a $3000 per month apartment  In the past …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure … fees on owners calculated either as a percentage of an apartments monthly maintenance or a percentage of the rent … in the approval process  and can deny your rental applicant without giving a reason The board can also dictate the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 … $50 million in funding to help wouldbebuyers make a down payment despite both the state legislature and assembly … legislation Eligible properties must have 100 or more units built after 1996 and contain rentstabilized apartments …

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