Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … in rentstabilized apartmentsso if theres a breakage that isnt your responsibility you should challenge …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… New Yorkers nervous about the citys real estate market So if youre hesitating before diving into that kitchen remodel or … buy or rent an apartment … Renovation roulette  … You might want to think twice before redoing your kitchen this year  …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

candidates for New York City mayor have backed freezing the rent at the citys roughly one million rentstabilized … a lot of factors when making the decision of whether or how much to raise rents  Of the roughly 30 registered candidates …

By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM