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 … And if you work with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them … date you may be able to find more options So what exactly does this paperwork entail Although it can vary slightly by …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… rentstabilized apartments have a much tighter cap though NYCs Good Cause eviction law now protects some marketrate … one of the citys initiatives aimed at preserving affordable housing In 2019 protections for tenants in rentstabilized … said That said if you want the document you can file a complaint with DHCR There are instances in which a landlord …

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