rentals

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
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

… If at first you dont succeed try try again  It seems New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé has taken that advice to heart … brokers fee This follows up an unsuccessful bid to get it passed last year The bill dubbed the Fairness in Apartment …

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
New York, Chelsea apartments seen from the High Line park.
The Search
I tried NYC’s revamped housing information site. Here’s how you can use it to hunt for rentals, or check complaints about your landlord
By Celia Young |December 29, 2023 - 9:30AM
Backyard ADU
Affordable Housing
Have space in NYC to create an ADU? You may be eligible for funds to make it happen
By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2023 - 1:45AM