9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … picture from your phone is best Letter of employment or offer letter or letter from a CPA if selfemployed that … where youre from your career thus far what you do in your free time why you like the apartment and why youd be a great …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… Renovating your New York City apartment involves more than finding a reputable contractor … your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often difficult to find and typically cost 20 to … had for a discount Many renters are willing to forego the bells and whistles to save money on the rent … 7 Tap your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC files first lawsuit under Local Law 18 against owners of West Village inn

… In its first lawsuit using Local Law 18 New York Citys Office of Special Enforcement alleges 12 apartments in a pair of West Village townhouses are being … kitchenette or the Stable Room a studio that occupies the propertys original 1800sera stable Incentra was named by …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… more attempts said Philip Horigan founder of  Leasebreak  a shortterm rental listings site Unfortunately this is also when … company like  Manhattan Suites Their curated list of  furnished New York City apartments  delivers the privacy and …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… from $5610 at 63 Wall St in FiDi to $13490 at Instrata Gramercy in Gramercy Park  Know that the monthly rate that shows up in … the Upper East Side Midtown West Chelsea Flatiron Gramercy Tribeca Wall Street Union Square Soho West Village …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM