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Focused working woman wearing wireless headphones taking notes while doing remote work at home sitting on sofa. Serious looking student attending online class on modern laptop.

The Search

By Celia Young |February 5, 2025 - 4:30PM

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The Search

The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM

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Roommates + Landlords

What undocumented tenants and apartment hunters should know about their rights in NYC

By Celia Young |January 31, 2025 - 1:00PM

Typical facade of an old residential building in Manhattan.

Roommates + Landlords

Is your landlord one of the worst in NYC? Here’s who you should avoid

By Celia Young |January 24, 2025 - 11:00AM

Hochul addresses a crowd of elected officials, union leaders, and other audience members at her State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 15th.

Rent

Hochul takes aim at institutional housing investors and rent-fixing software in State of the State

By Celia Young |January 15, 2025 - 11:15AM

The Freedom Tower is seen from a distance in New York City, on June 19, 2022.

The Search

Can I apply for the housing lottery even if I don’t live in NYC?

… … In short yes Anyone can apply to New York Citys housing lottery according to the … in the city they love Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop … for anonymity Winning the housing lotteryhow the city releases new rentstabilized apartmentscan be life changing for …

By Celia Young |January 13, 2025 - 9:30AM

A rendering of the seven-story building in East New York.

Affordable Housing

Housing lottery launches for 40 rent-stabilized apartments in East New York

By Celia Young |January 9, 2025 - 12:30PM

Single-family apartments in the Williamsburg neighborhood in New York (USA)

Roommates + Landlords

What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM

Sell

2025 NYC real estate forecast: Buyers and sellers tango, renters hold their breath

… despite three interest rate cuts by the Federal Reservedue to fasterthanexpected economic growth and inflation concerns … year with only two or three interest rate cuts expected dont count on mortgage rates to drop dramaticallythey are … you plan on buying selling or renting a new place heres what you need to know to achieve your real estate goals this …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 2, 2025 - 12:30PM

Supporters of the FARE Act gather at a rally at the steps of City Hall before the Nov. 13th vote, where the act passed with 42 council members in favor.

The Search

REBNY sues to block new NYC broker fee law

By Celia Young |December 17, 2024 - 10:45AM