9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… years ago when she lived here For your part you can share links to the buildings you are interested in with your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 … first consider an applicants credit score income and tenant historyessentially prequalify a renter and then make … within five years of release from incarceration or date of sentence and misdemeanor convictions within three …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 judge denied a powerful real … is usually 12 percent of the annual rent the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act removes a significant upfront …

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