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 and landlords stringent income requirements … family neighborhoods and neighborhoods that are a mix In Manhattan major party hubs include the East Village Lower …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
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 … skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM