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

… con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your … is to be super prepared meaning youll want to tour apartments armed with all the documents you need to apply … or adding a bookshelf wall the latter is generally more accepted Brick Underground is here to demystify the process …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … an apartment but then actually gives you a sublease for a condo or coop which could mean youd only be able to renew … figure out the monthly rent youll actually pay … Moving company hustles  … There are a few things to watch out for …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is the case in NYC nowscammers come out in force to take advantage of … company like  Manhattan Suites Their curated list of  furnished New York City apartments  delivers the privacy and … maximum lease terms so they may have rules against vacation rentals Additionally renting an entire apartment when the …

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

… Finding a rental apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished … harder Its a dilemma you may face if youre relocating here for work or if you are renovating Other reasons you might … upward of 150 Uptown options and some apartments in Long Island City Hoboken Jersey City Most rentals are in elevator …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM
Owners and tenant advocates clash over short-term rental bill for houses

… the media Its a sign of just how controversial shortterm rentals are in NYCand the big money being spent to amplify … this is not the full picture Many buildings are owned by private equity bought expressly to become shortterm rentals … and to host family gatherings shes unable to be a fulltime landlord she added Moore said RHOAR is not opposed to …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM
NYC says alleged illegal Airbnb operation raked in $2.4 million from tourists

New York City is looking to ban a shortterm rental operation that … fewer than 30 days at the end of last year and Airbnb and Bookingcom stopped processing Stay Smiles bookings in …

By Celia Young |July 1, 2024 - 5:00PM