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 … and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings rental or …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment and … from home and need a designated office space  Although  pressurized temporary walls   offer more privacy these … that will pass muster with the Department of Buildings  Pressurized walls may require permitting and landlords can …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… a lease … Even though your security deposit is likely refundable if your apartment is clean and undamaged and … you negotiated it before you began renting a leasebreak policy is unlikely to be included in your lease If it is … at the brokerage Mantus Real Estate  employs this type of policy and said he has very rarely had any pushback from …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM