renters

Residential buildings along First Avenue in Manhattan
The Market
The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building
By Jennifer White Karp |January 12, 2026 - 10:30AM
Brick apartment in New York City
Roommates + Landlords
My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?
By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM
Aerial panoramic view of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a sunny day.
Affordable Housing
Federal rental aid safe for now as White House reverses course
By Celia Young |January 29, 2025 - 3:45PM
Typical facade of an old residential building in Manhattan.
Roommates + Landlords
Is your landlord one of the worst in NYC? Here’s who you should avoid
By Celia Young |January 24, 2025 - 11:00AM
Seven NYC mayoral hopefuls gathered at a forum on housing at Fordham University School of Law on Saturday, Dec. 7th. 
The Market
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… tenants would see their rent frozen before October 2026 Rent increases at Gothams rentstabilized apartments are … be able to appoint anyone until they take charge in January 2026  Were still a ways out in terms of any immediate relief … Whoever wins the mayoral race will be sworn in on Jan 1st 2026 and could appoint new RGB members to push through a …

By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM
Postman transferring packages to the doorman of a residential building on Madison Avenue
Live
What it's like to live in a NYC doorman building
By Nikki M. Mascali |November 11, 2024 - 4:00PM
Pristine, new apartment with river view
Affordable Housing
Rare housing lottery opens for rent-stabilized apartments next to Williamsburg’s Domino Park
By Brick Underground |October 15, 2024 - 5:00PM
Serious busy young Black laptop user woman working at computer at home office.
The Market
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

… … Youre certainly not alone Renters across New York City are receiving lease renewals with unpleasant surprises A … for a scarce number of desirable apartments  You can try to negotiate but keep in mind that for marketrate …

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM
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