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

…  and the difference between a  safe legal bedroom  and a home office Some bedrooms may not be legaland put your … youre not home The soaring popularity of grocery delivery services has led some buildings to refuse delivery so be … well as the apartment owner Plus youll usually pay higher application fees and face restrictions on how long you may …

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 understand that you are signing a binding contract That … the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years  If you need to

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 … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Federal rental aid safe for now as White House reverses course

… New York City tenants who rely on federal rental assistance programs will hold onto their benefitsfor nowafter the Trump administration … Eric Adams said city officials were working to figure out how OMBs move would impact New Yorkers Gothamist reported on …

By Celia Young |January 29, 2025 - 3:45PM