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 … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent of the annual rent so the law …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 … is to search only for units within your budgetand know what it takes to qualify for an apartment here If you are …

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 … landlords to take apartments out of the program  So how do you find one of these coveted apartments Just under one … sometimes charge a preferential rent that is lower than whats technically allowed because the legal rent would be …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
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 effect tomorrow after a …

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