To boost access to affordable housing, new law increases amount of FHEPS rental vouchers

… Rental vouchers will go farther in New York City thanks to  new … voucher holders can qualify The number of rental units in NYC affordable to Section 8 and CityFHEPS participants as of … partnership to combat misconceptions and advise NYC owners and agents on the benefits of leasing to voucher …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 16, 2021 - 12:30PM
I broke my lease. Can my landlord keep the security deposit?

… … When you break your apartment lease in New York City you are still on the hook financially Your … Gribben Donoghue Joseph a Brick sponsor But if they dont find a replacement you could be on the hook for the entirety … situation your landlord is entitled to keep your security deposit and apply it toward those rent payments Himmelstein …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 13, 2021 - 9:30AM
Searching for a NYC rental? Here are 5 scenarios when hiring an agent makes sense

… than ever to find a place because the number of available listings have plunged as a result of booming demand this … have changed It may be worthwhile to pay a fee to get an edge over other renters Most broker fees range from … guide you through the process Eric Shostak a broker at Corcoran  says that renters relocating from out of town …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 7, 2021 - 1:30PM
Our building's new management company fired our super. Can we get him back?

… tenants you do not have the legal right to determine your buildings superintendent but there may be ways to influence … janitorial services These services must be available 247 and can be provided by the owners themselves or by a janitor the owners hire   Moreover the states  Multiple Dwelling Law  requires that for …

By Alanna Schubach |November 1, 2021 - 12:30PM
I need to find an apartment fast. Are there any downsides to submitting multiple applications at the same time?

… … It makes sense to increase your odds of landing an apartment in NYCs competitive rental market especially if … at $20 making it more affordable to apply to more than one apartment at the same time Of course you dont get those fees … a board can charge you higher application fees says Victoria Vinokur a broker at Brown Harris Stevens  Most …

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