My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?

… that fee is too much and too soon Its illegal for your landlord to charge you any late fee unless your rent is more than five days late under state law Late fees … passed in 2019 Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM
The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… Years ago when I rented a studio apartment in a small selfmanaged coop building in Murray Hill I got into a disagreement with … going to get better value Editors note Application fees for rentals are capped at $20 but condos and coops can charge …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 5, 2025 - 12:30PM
Is your landlord one of the worst in NYC? Here’s who you should avoid

… five boroughs The citys worst landlord Barry Singer had an average of 1804 open violations at his properties from … 2023 through November of last year including 121 complaints for a lack of heat and hot water An attorney for Singer did … Development to slap violations on the property which can cost thousands of dollars per day The 399 buildings on the …

By Celia Young |January 24, 2025 - 11:00AM