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 … prequalify a renter and then make a conditional offer of a lease … How to run a criminal background check … A criminal … artist Caitlyn McCain As NYCs Commission on Human Rights Public Artist in Residence for 20242025 McCain along with a …

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 … months rent to 15 percent of the annual rent so the law removes a significant upfront cost to renters In response … can no longer require more than one months rent as a security deposit For the details read Can a landlord ask for …

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

… renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low … paperwork in order for their upcoming rental at least two months in advance even if we are not going to see the volume … your parents as well as neighborhood guides available on many listing sites If safety is a concern you can direct …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … bidding on a single or twofamily home but nonprofits land banks and community land trusts are exempt Funding for deed theft and …

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