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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
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
A beautiful loft apartment.
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Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride

… real estate listings its no wonder fraudsters have taken to social media to target unsuspecting renters But what is shocking is … recommended that victims do report scams to the agency   Victims can also complain to the Office of the New …

By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM
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How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… If youre thinking of moving to New York City youre not alone After a brief pandemic exodus … most landlords require the first months rent and a security deposit upfront  Thanks to 2019 rent reforms its illegal for … more during summer typically a busy season and weekends compared to other days of the week Plus youll need to have …

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