Manhattan median rent hit $4,750 in November as renters continue to pay a premium

… Offering 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 …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 11, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more … neighborhood Looking for a landlord who is flexible about guarantors pets flexing your space with temporary wallsor … some workarounds  Most often youll need to get a personal guarantor  who makes 80 to 100 times the monthly rent and …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 30, 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 … a new tenant is found The reassuring news is that New York landlords have a duty to mitigate damages As such they must … of lease agreement that contains language legally releasing you from the contract Pro Tip Pro Tip Breaking your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… At least three candidates for New York City mayor have backed freezing the rent at the citys …

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