rentals

Young woman is sitting on a windowsill in an empty room of a newly rented apartment, tired after moving in. stock photo
The Search
3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen
By Celia Young |September 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City
The Search
The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you
By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM
Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.
The Search
3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)
By Celia Young |August 16, 2024 - 12:30PM
New South Bronx apartment building
Rent
I won a two bedroom in the Bronx for $655 a month in NYC's housing lottery
By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
Entrance to apartment building in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Troubleshooting
How NYC co-op and condo boards can crack down on illegal short-term rentals
By Celia Young |May 28, 2024 - 4:00PM
Wilson on a walk
Kids + Pets
Nearly three-quarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly

… New York City rents may be close to record highs but heres a treat for pet owners Nearly threequarters of rental listings say … ride to the lobby and limited access to green space Its a lot of work so you can email me and I can help talk you out …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 3, 2024 - 2:30PM
Young woman travelling in New York with suitcase
Roommates + Landlords
NYC scores $845,000 settlement over alleged illicit Manhattan Airbnb operation
By Celia Young |March 22, 2024 - 11:54AM
A variety of old brick homes and apartment buildings with overhead wires in Astoria Queens of New York City
The Search
Bill shifting broker fees to landlords is back. So is the fight to pass it
By Celia Young |March 5, 2024 - 10:36AM
Lamp in a window as part of the façade of a residential building in central Manhattan
The Search
NYC real estate firm fined $260,000 for charging sky-high broker fees
By Celia Young |January 31, 2024 - 1:30PM