You can go to jail for that illegal hotel, how to buy an apt that's not for sale, and more

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By Ronda Kaysen |February 11, 2013 - 8:55AM
No-Fee Rental of the Week: $2,900 furnished one-bedroom in Battery Park City

… and amenities are likely higher end than those in a rental … Cons …  As with any sublet situation your living … a big restaurant or nightlife scene which may be a deterrent for singletons NoFee Rental of the Week showcases an … with no broker fee otherwise known as the holy grail of New York City rentals For tips on how to find more nofee …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |February 8, 2013 - 3:28PM
Rent Coach: Why Does My Landlord Want a W-9 Form?

… Q Im applying to rent an apartment downtown and the landlord has asked me to … me any income  Why would a landlord require that    … A In New York City a landlord must put security deposits in an interest bearing account if the building where the rental is located in has six or more units  Any accumulated …

By Mike Akerly |February 7, 2013 - 10:48AM
The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

… Youre not a New Yorker if you dont hope to one day graduate from a life … to well a holeinone stunner This weeks Hot Dozen   the 12 rental apartments  Streeteasycom  visitors clicked on most … that you dont have see if the landlord accepts  Insurent a great solution from one of BrickUndergrounds sponsors …

By Joe Lazauskas |February 5, 2013 - 11:11AM
Try not to lose your security deposit, how to run a bidding war, and more

… How not to lose your security deposit when you move out Rentcom previously Finding an apt where the upstairs neighbors dont sound like elephants New York Times Farewell to Ed Koch the great gentrifying … wants to buy your floodzone beach house NY Times If your rental agent shows up with a camera crew this might be why …

By Ronda Kaysen |February 4, 2013 - 8:58AM
No-Fee Apartment of the Week: $1,900 one-bedroom in Central Harlem

… condo so the amenitiesfinishes are better than your average rental … Pros …  The building has an elevator individual … stainless steel appliances the plastic is still on the brandnew fridge an open kitchen and terraces … Cons …  It doesnt … NoFee Apartment of the Week showcases an apartment thats currently on the market and is being offered with no broker fee …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |February 1, 2013 - 12:56PM
Rent Coach: I broke my lease, found someone to replace me and my ex-landlord is still holding my deposit. What gives?

… lease but the landlord agreed to allow me to assign it to a new tenant  … I found someone to take over the lease and … the assignee that would be an assignment  This is different than a sublease in which you grant less than all of … to the particular circumstances of your case See all  … Rent Coach … Related posts Renting advice from the master …

By Mike Akerly |January 31, 2013 - 12:31PM