Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

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By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

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By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has … … Its especially important to have insurance if you are renting from a condo or coop owner The buildings will often …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM