How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential … a new tenant is found The reassuring news is that New York landlords have a duty to mitigate damages As such they must … by registered mail is the typical method however your lease should provide specific instructions on communication Dont …

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 … 13760 households according to New York Universitys Furman Center estimate  Based on some backoftheenvelope …

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

… York City Housing Authoritywhich administers the largest Section 8 housing voucher program in the nationreceived funds from … for nonpayment of rent You do not need to vacate the apartment You can only be evicted by a marshal sheriff or …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM
Senior housing lottery launches for 73 rent-stabilized units in East Elmhurst

Housing lottery applications are open for 73 rentstabilized … apartments for seniors at a new development in East Elmhurst Queens Households that earn up to $69900 are … Street subway station serving the 7 train and replaced a parking lot at the intersection of 112th Street and Astoria …

By Celia Young |March 13, 2025 - 12:30PM
Brad Lander pitches homesharing and co-ownership for city workers to ease the housing crisis

… New York City Comptroller Brad Lander bought an apartment with his wife in … candidates whoif victoriouswill go on to shape housing development and regulation in New York City  The mayor will … part of the city and to connect small property owners with renters through an Airbnbstyle platform Read on to learn …

By Celia Young |February 24, 2025 - 3:30PM