How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… although there are strategies for beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference … plumbing or heating problems Consider that wellmaintained common areas are a sign that the landlord and management … year The monthly fees for condos are referred to as common charges Some new condo developments have property tax …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by … for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to … be hard to meet the stringent  income requirements  that landlords have for living here if youre shouldering the rent

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM