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

… a masters degree in social work at Lehman College in the Bronx Many renters find themselves shut out of the housing … market after serving sentences Nearly 750000 people in NYC have a conviction record almost 11 percent of the adult …  which was part of the coalition that pushed for the law NYC is one the most difficult markets to find housing People …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the … Good Cause eviction law The 2019 rent reforms changed how much landlords can charge potential tenants for background …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental … get much closer to their desired level only to have the mother say that would be too far for her son to commute …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… Citys new law that shifts responsibility for most broker fees from renters to landlords will go into effect tomorrow … 12 percent of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act removes a significant upfront cost to … and covering the fee rather than settling for a lower rent without paying it The tenants on the other hand will have …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
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 legislation passed in the whopping $254 … and renters Easing rentaltocondo conversions through the Affordable Housing Retention Act Landlords of newer big … permanently protected A new Housing Access Voucher Program With a $50 million pilot program the budget funds a rental …

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