My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?

… to the citys Housing Maintenance Code This applies to rental buildings and sublets in coop and condo buildings But … a lot of landlords dont volunteer to do it unless you ask Your first step is simply to ask your landlord to paint the walls Most renters wait longer than three years to ask for their …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 18, 2024 - 1:30PM
What you can do if your lease is up and you can’t afford to renew

… a renter in New York City these days Rents for new leases are back to hitting records highs For current tenants many … listings Mayer says Crunch the numbers and see if its worth moving or if you can take these numbers to your … not only a delight to deal with they will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 25, 2023 - 12:45PM
Renting out an investment property? Here's how to find a reliable tenant

… purchased an apartment or townhouse in New York City to rent out it can be a solid investmentbut only if you find … you work with a broker or handle the listing yourself What are the most reputable search websites What types of … property which often include a credit check and processing fees for the potential tenant says Julia Hoagland a broker …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 15, 2023 - 1:45PM