renting

Young woman is sitting on a windowsill in an empty room of a newly rented apartment, tired after moving in. stock photo
The Search
3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen
By Celia Young |September 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City
The Search
The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you
By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM
Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.
The Search
3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)
By Celia Young |August 16, 2024 - 12:30PM
Second Ave and 60th Street in Manhattan
The Market
NYC renters are ‘paying more for smaller apartments’
By Jennifer White Karp |August 8, 2024 - 9:30AM
RentCafé analyzed what $1,500 gets you in rental markets around the U.S. For that amount, Manhattanites could afford a fraction of a spread in Wichita, Kansas.
The Market
How big an apartment can you get for $1,500 a month?

… Lets say you had a budget of $1500 to rent an apartment in New York City What kind of … your options would be limited to studios or very small onebedroom apartments and you wouldnt have a big selection There are …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 1, 2024 - 2:30PM
Luxury apartments in Long Island City, Queens
The Market
NYC buyers piled into the rental market in April, fueling a trend toward higher rents
By Jennifer White Karp |May 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
senior caregiver
The Search
9 jobs that come with free housing or cheaper rent in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2024 - 10:30AM
New York, Chelsea apartments seen from the High Line park.
The Search
I tried NYC’s revamped housing information site. Here’s how you can use it to hunt for rentals, or check complaints about your landlord
By Celia Young |December 29, 2023 - 9:30AM
transitions brick underground
The Search
From Hell's Kitchen to Park Slope: We wanted a family-friendly area to put down roots and raise our son
By Kelly Kreth |December 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
transitions brick underground
The Search
From Hudson Yards to Long Island City: My allergies were ruining my life and now I'm breathing better
By Kelly Kreth |November 3, 2023 - 10:00AM