rent laws

Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
NYC apartment buildings
Rent
New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing
By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
apartment building in NYC
Rent
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?
By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
Apartment buildings on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
The Market
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time
By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.
Affordable Housing
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works
By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
Aerial view of NYC residential buildings
Rent
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law
By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
Looking down on New York streets from the top of a skyscraper
New Construction + Condos
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 … over three years which would have served roughly 13760 households according to New York Universitys Furman Center …

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