Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high and right now the New York City rental market remains red hot Demand is outpacing the supply … scams are discussed below along with Brick Undergrounds best advice on protecting yourself and your money  Editors …

By Brick Underground |April 30, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to find a hidden camera planted by your landlord, Airbnb host, or another creep

… reported having clients who chose to avoid bringing in the authorities either to prevent dragging the person usually a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 13, 2026 - 10:00AM
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… will depend on various factors such as location exposures square footage layout and any outdoor space That said the sales price of a firstfloor unit is typically up to 15 percent lower than a comparable unit on a higher floor If … That would seem to apply to renovations too where the meter is running every time workers have to wait for the …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2026 - 9:30AM
Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews before … can also check Yelp to see what current or former tenants have to say With all reviews its important to bear … the middle of the wintershe had an epiphany about finding a place with a good landlord I knew they were out …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM