How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents … about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more … you know what to look for Get up to speed on  how to read listings  You will want to avoid getting tripped up byamong …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
Manhattan median rent hit $4,750 in November as renters continue to pay a premium

… to pay more than the landlord is asking seems absurd when rents are skyhigh but the practice has become a hallmark of New York Citys ultracompetitive real estate market Renters will typically offer moreeither through a bidding … Report tracks the difference between the marketwide average rent that renters agree to pay and the marketwide average …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 11, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a … to leave your apartment before the end of the lease you risk losing your security deposit or even worse having to pay … requirements and can take over the apartments lease … How to break your lease … Despite some challenges there are …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … the answer before you sign … 2 Make sure the security deposit is correctly calculated … Make sure the lease … water  Those clauses have to be clear so if there is ever a dispute the other side knows precisely what they need to do …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… are capped by the Rent Guidelines Board a ninemember board of mayoral appointees that voted to raise rents earlier this … cap based on research about the citys housing supply the cost of building operations public testimony and other data … rents to cover operating costs Burgos said They are an independent body and not simply pawns for a mayor Any …

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