9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … income and credit requirements that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet those standards you … back to perks such as being close to transportation and affordable restaurants  Lawton finds that parents can be …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up 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 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… be hard to meet the stringent  income requirements  that landlords have for living here if youre shouldering the rent … find a larger apartment when baby makes threeor if you work from home and need a designated office space  Although  … Removal is usually free during the contract with proper notice otherwise you may get stuck paying a fee What they …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And what exactly are carrying costs  Of course … by the landlord have been eliminated in NYC thanks to new legislation called the FARE Act Since that fee was typically … air shaft or brick wall … Outdoor space … can mean a tiny balcony or a patch of pavement in need of some … TLC … which …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 30, 2025 - 9:30AM