Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

… The City Councils Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing yesterday on two bills … for owners of one and twofamily houses One and twofamily homes make up over 28 percent of the citys housing stock and … opened the hearing by saying she had serious concerns about creating carveouts for one type of housing that would …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con artists lurk tooand not … that factors in a concession a landlord may offer like a free month or two into the overall term of the lease These …

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

… contact the socalled owner is no longer working  When the rental market has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is … coop buildings which very rarely permit shortterm leases Condo buildings cannot prohibit leasing but they can require … their condo for a few months while they are away in the summer That may or may not be allowed depending on the …

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

… is inevitably the same How do you find accommodations that are legal economically feasible and offer the comforts … apartment had recently been sold and contacted her as the selling agent to confirm if the apartment was legitimately … like you consider looking elsewhere  … 3 Apt212 … As the name implies Apt212 zeroes in on the Manhattan market …

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