From Gramercy to the Upper West Side: Upgrading from a studio to a two bedroom thanks to a pandemic discount

… respect all requests for anonymity Our apartment was a 500squarefoot studio with a small kitchen and I paid $2200 in … after we got engaged Most of our friends lived in Murray Hill or Midtown East so this was a convenient neighborhood … to meet up I work in finance as an investment analyst in Westchester and was doing a reverse commute taking the 6 …

By Kelly Kreth |November 29, 2021 - 12:30PM
My guarantor for a NYC rental wasn't approved. What are my options?

… … New York City rentals are increasingly expensive these days and using a … by brushing up on the requirements she says Editors NotRealty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 16, 2021 - 2:30PM
I renewed my lease with no rent increase. Why do I have to pay extra for a new major capital improvement?

… has legitimately made a substantial improvement to the building they can raise your rentbut only to an extent  our  experts  say An MCIthat is a major capital improvement is an improvement that benefits all … by significant percentages which sometimes took regulated apartments above the rent stabilization threshold …

By Alanna Schubach |November 15, 2021 - 12:30PM
I need to find an apartment fast. Are there any downsides to submitting multiple applications at the same time?

… your odds of landing an apartment in NYCs competitive rental market especially if youre facing some kind of deadline It … on the application fee makes it easier to submit multiple applications but the main reason renters are doing so now is …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 28, 2021 - 3:30PM