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

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure … many marketrate tenants from eviction and extreme rent increases currently set at above 882 percent That means that …

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

… powerand the generous concessions renters used to see are gone at least for now Our rental inventory is extremely low … sure the landlord is ok with you creating an additional bedroom using temporary walls or adding a bookshelf wall the … 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
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… rentstabilized apartments have a much tighter cap though NYCs Good Cause eviction law now protects some marketrate … to meet specific income requirements which differ for each property The building may still be under construction when … have been known to skimp on repairs for renters who arent paying marketrate or even to sabotage their own buildings to …

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

… York City are setting new annual records or coming close to new records reflecting a highly competitive rental market … advertised Malin said Todays renters are facing a landscape where speed flexibility and informed decisionmaking are more … 1276 +3 $4500 +5 Source StreetEasy … Where renters can find the most options … StreetEasy also released its July …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely … may have changed since you signed your lease For example dont expect your landlord to offer another … to you Check out FARE Act takes effect What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law Editors note A …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… But youre still sweating because you havent received your security deposit from your old place and youre counting on that money … tech company LawDroid launched an online chatbot that can help New Yorkers draft a letter to their landlord to demand …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM