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

… know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low inventory and skyhigh rents give landlords more … super prepared meaning youll want to tour apartments armed with all the documents you need to apply And if you work … yourself under a new law dubbed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act As a general rule brokers advertising …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 … Act of 2019   added new protections for marketrate renters  similar to  protections  for rentstabilized tenants … what repairs landlords are responsible for … If something breaks as a matter of normal usage the landlord is …

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

… Himmelstein said That said if you want the document you can file a complaint with DHCR There are instances in which a …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM