How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That … the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years  If you need to

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes some big … bidding on a single or twofamily home but nonprofits land banks and community land trusts are exempt Funding for deed theft and …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?

In short that fee is too much and too soon Its illegal for your landlord to charge you any late fee unless your rent is more than five days late under state law Late fees are capped at $50 or 5 percent of your monthly rent whatever is less and can only be imposed after five days …

By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM