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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 … has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … apartment number Check on which date each month the rent is due Be aware that a rent payment is considered late if it is …

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?

… you an additional security deposit because you have a pet New York City landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark …

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

… in rentals  Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to stress less about your NYC living situation Staying in a Blueground apartment means … to feel at home and free to roam Even better all of our apartments are located in soughtafter central neighborhoods … in which case they can charge whatever they want  … Hiring movers … Moving is stressful enough without having to worry …

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