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 … first consider an applicants credit score income and tenant historyessentially prequalify a renter and then make … how the criminal history impacted the decision Tenants should be given a chance to respond Johnston said In this …

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 place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 … apartments in a particular neighborhood This list wont show you available apartments but you can then search … show you every time the landlord has increased the rent and why But FYI there are myriad ways unscrupulous landlords …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
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 … $254 billion New York state budget last month The budget lowers the number of renters or wouldbebuyers that would need … looking to scoop up some of New Yorks one and twofamily houses will need to back offfor about three monthsunder new …

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