NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against agents and landlords for violating a new law that … of this law to reach out to us as soon as possible by calling 311 or visiting nycgovconsumers But proving a FARE …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a … to learn from other landlords experiences  Sponsored … The Agencys OffMarket Advantage … Discover offmarket investment …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how … is generally more accepted Brick Underground is here to demystify the process so you can effectively navigate the NYC … inventory until 45 to 30 days out from when they want their lease to start said Molly Franklin an agent at Corcoran   …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline for renters who would otherwise struggle … rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years they can remain in place Unlike marketrate … construction when you apply and the process can take a long time Most successful applicants apply to many different

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
Manhattan median rent hit $4,700 in July, the fifth record in six months

… Each month rents for new leases in New York City are setting new annual … median rent hit $4700 an increase of 93 percent from a year ago the report said The share of bidding wars for … percent the highest since recording began in February 2021 said Jonathan Miller president and CEO of appraisal firm  …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… usually expected by landlords here Landlords want renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … credit For example if you and any roommates want to rent an apartment for $3000 you would need to earn north of … tips on the cost of rent in NYC best neighborhoods net vs gross rent nobroker fee apartments getting a guarantor …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… customizable than ever Editors note An earlier version of this article was published in July 2024   We are presenting it again with updated information for July 2025 … How do bookshelf walls make renting affordable … Moving even … relationship is always the best course of action … How much does a bookshelf wall cost … Once you know the …

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 … you know what to look for Get up to speed on  how to read listings  You will want to avoid getting tripped up byamong … building Hurricane Ida underscored the fact that basement apartments can be deadly during a storm Plus if youre …

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