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

… as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … by landlord some standard documents apply across the board Joe TartagliaMalter an agent at Real NY Properties … up by shortterm stays … If youre looking to test the waters in NYCsay a semester in the city or a temporary job …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of occupancy which is sometimes shortened to C of O or just CO … bank isnt going to approve your mortgage  And if youre a tenant and find out the apartment doesnt have a C of O you … through the citys Buildings Information System   If youre a tenant the burden is on your landlord to correct any missing …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent … removes a significant upfront cost to renters In response landlords have been raising rents to absorb the cost of … paperwork is in order For example check the status of your  certificate of occupancy the document that determines how …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 … 12 percent of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act removes a significant upfront cost to … of property managers will continue to work with rental agents During the pandemic in 2021 when owners had a hard …

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