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

… Hilton N Webb Jr struggled to find housing for years in New York City because of a criminal conviction in his past He had documentation that restored his rights to full citizenship … of the new law but smaller momandpop landlords may not know about it And more critically many renters that are …

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

… buying in New York City one of the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of occupancy which is sometimes … useand how many households are allowed at the address Whats more if youre a buyer seeking financing and the … often include a clause that allows you to get out of the purchase if the closing does not occur by a particular date …

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

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your … Act of 2019   added new protections for marketrate renters  similar to  protections  for rentstabilized tenants …     Let The Agencys  offmarket team  give you exclusive access to properties in your price range and desired …

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

… and provides $50 million in funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program HAVP which would subsidize rent for … $50 million in funding to help wouldbebuyers make a down payment despite both the state legislature and assembly … budget What did the governor propose $50 million in down payment assistance for New Yorkers In January Hochul …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent … My hope is that it gives tenants the evidence so that they can be confident in asserting their rights said Joel … is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law … Next step negotiate … If youre covered under Good Cause Eviction you …

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