Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a way to subdivide an apartment and create an additional bedroom … NYC Theres usually  a security deposit  on top of the first months rent plus the cost of a moving company  if you dont …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 … founder of Leasebreak a free listing site for shortterm rentals and lease breaks Theyll say sure we allow it And … rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable refusal Their site also outlines …

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

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments under legislation passed in the whopping $254 … that would need to agree to convert some newer large apartment buildings from rental to condo Its one of a … Corporation within the same building For tenants that are living in those low income units if the building is …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM