New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing

… scenes provide scripts for renters to use in their everyday lives She is seeking additional funding to continue the …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… shortened to C of O or just CO It identifies how a building can be usedfor example whether it is zoned for … theres no C of O or TCO You should definitely check if a  basement apartment has a C of O … Is a C of O needed to … or delays with the C of O can disrupt your mortgage process Banks require at least a TCO to issue financing  Even …

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

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … years As a landlord you cannot charge more than $20 for an application fee  This cost covers the background and credit … the tenant to reimburse you $20 Rent payment histories dont show up on credit reports so ask for a letter of reference …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause … more bargaining power when negotiating a rent increase with their landlord and requires that a landlord have a good … are buildings owned by landlords who own fewer than 10 apartments statewide Figuring out if your building falls …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM