Manhattan median rent hit $4,700 in July, the fifth record in six months

… Each month rents for new leases in New York City are setting new annual … coming close to new records reflecting a highly competitive rental market In Manhattan median rent rose to a new high for the fifth time …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… and youre counting on that money to make your next rent payment Whether its $1500 or $5000 plenty of NYC renters … back  Now theres a new way to pressure your landlord into returning the money they owe you Tom Martin CEO of the legal … New Yorkers draft a letter to their landlord to demand the return of their security deposit  My hope is that we help a …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… rental buildings can convert those properties into condos if  just 15 percent of tenants or qualified buyers agree to … charged with overseeing conversions under the law Those who dont buy within that window will have another six months … were 21372 residential properties on the list citywide  If youre a New York City resident who needs help you can also …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Delayed Section 8 payments could worsen discrimination against tenants, NYC attorneys warn

… of Housing and Urban Development before dispersing it to local landlords That seems to be the plan going forward a … process payments to landlords within one business day of HUD depositing the money on the first business day of each … field office was left with just one field policy and management employee after cuts the New York Daily News …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM