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

… although there are strategies for beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference … on sites like  Openigloo  Consider that wellmaintained common areas are a sign that the landlord and management … year The monthly fees for condos are referred to as common charges Some new condo developments have property tax …

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 … Housing  a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable refusal Their … your lease has a leasebreak policy you may face additional fees for cleaning or painting costs One argument against …

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 … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … in case your landlord is over charging you … 5 Make sure fees and costs are reciprocal … A lease drafted by a

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