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Young woman using laptop at new apartment, with moving boxes around.
Roommates + Landlords
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help
By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
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No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental buildings in Midtown Manhattan New York City seen from the Roosevelt Island Tramway
Roommates + Landlords
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
A one year old Aussiedoodle enjoys time out on the upper east side of New York City with her owner on a sunny June morning.
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Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?
By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings and residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Chelsea of New York City.
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Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental
By Celia Young |October 7, 2024 - 3:15PM
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Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride
By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM
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How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… creatives growing families and empty nesters alike High rents and sales prices are also indicative of the ongoing … City Other notsogood news is that there are a lot of other costs you need to budget for when you move here Now for some … from and this size of your haul The average cost of a local move is $1250 while the average for a longdistance …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM