renting

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

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?

… a big selection There are currently a grand total of 10 rental apartments in NYC for $1500 or less on StreetEasy A … the national average The best deal is in Wichita Kansas by the way where $1500 will stretch to as much as 1359 … 228 square feet Yardi Matrix data only covers Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens To be clear youre not likely to find an …

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

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

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

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

Affordable Housing

6 steps for applying to NYC's affordable housing lottery

… in New York City can be life changingenabling you to save money on your rent and protect you from large rent increases … land one of these belowmarket rate units you need plenty of luck and persistence to be successful All New Yorkers … consider Housing Connect in their apartment search and for good reason Apartments available through the lottery are …

By Celia Young |October 23, 2023 - 2:30PM