New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning … for October 2025 As a beginner landlord your goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible …

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

… fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how … delight to deal with … 3 No credit history … Paying your bills on time is an important step toward building good …

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

… what they could get if the unit was on the market In slower times they may be more motivated to offer renewals with … 1st 2023 and before September 30th 2024 can increase by 275 percent Twoyear leases can be increased by 525 percent  … be more willing to give you a break when your lease is up … 7 Make the case for an upgradeor repairs  … In a slow market …

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 … customizable than ever Editors note An earlier version of this article was published in July 2024   We are presenting it … on vertical storage that doesnt swallow your floor plan … What kind of approvals do you need for bookshelf walls … It …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… to your texts and forked over thousands of dollars for a New York City rental of your very own But youre still sweating … generator But even without Depositrons help its fairly easy to create a letter yourself You can simply fill in the …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents … the monthly rent and promises to pay the balance of your lease if you default Often a landlord will also require that …

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