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My building management wants to see recent pay stubs. My lease is not up. Do I have to comply?

… of scenarios where its ok for a landlord to ask for current financial records in the middle of your lease and … constitute tenant harassment Himmelstein says Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 30, 2020 - 11:30AM

front view of a house in Brooklyn Heights.

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My landlord didn’t countersign my lease and now he's ghosting me. How do I get the apartment?

… no one really seals their documents anymore Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2024 - 2:30PM

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My retired parents asked me to be a guarantor for their new rental. Should I do it?

… … Qualifying for a New York City rental is tough and its even more challenging for retirees … at Maxwell Kates previously told Brick Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 21, 2021 - 10:00AM

A window air conditioning unit outside an old brick apartment building above a garden with yellow sunflowers during summer in Astoria Queens New York

Roommates + Landlords

Do I really need a landlord's permission to install an AC I bought myself?

… … Its understandable that you would want to avoid a rent increase and install an AC on your own but doing so … I would not encourage subterfuge McAdams said Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article …

By Celia Young |July 8, 2024 - 3:45PM

Roommates + Landlords

My landlord won’t let me go month to month, but offered an opt-out clause if I renew. What’s the catch?

… and insecurity related to the Covid19 pandemic As a renter its actually better for you and your roommates to … already dealing with Covidrelated hardships Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |September 16, 2020 - 12:30PM

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Can a friend be a guarantor for a NYC apartment rental?

… your annual income to be at least 40 times the monthly rent So for a $1500amonth studio you need to earn $60000 or … on their own financial responsibilities Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 6, 2021 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

My refrigerator is not cold enough. How can I get my landlord to fix it?

… that is designed to keep produce fresh Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 18, 2021 - 12:30PM

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Thanks to a flooded rental market, you have a better chance of negotiating a lower broker fee

… New York City is currently inundated with rentals so if youre hunting for a new place you may be in … 15 percent fee says Becki Danchik a broker with Warburg Realty If I have a listing thats unique in some way and …

By Amy Plitt |August 24, 2020 - 3:00PM

The Market

Price your place too high and buyers won't bother (even in a seller's market)

… room and as Frederick Peters the head of brokerage Warburg Realty told Curbed NY theyre becoming more sensitive about … their price or higher The Real Deal Related All cash deals rent relief in surprising areas and more What buyers sellers and renters can expect from fall Buying in Manhattan Dont expect …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |October 2, 2014 - 12:15PM

Old colorful buildings with fire ladder and trees on New-york manhattan, Upper East Side, buildings front house

Roommates + Landlords

Can I leave my roommate from hell without being responsible for the rest of the rent?

… landlord could come after either or both of you for the rent Your problem is that as far as the landlord is … What can I do … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … moving … Realty Bites … Rent … roommates … Can I leave my roommate from hell …

By Celia Young |July 5, 2024 - 12:30PM