Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high and right now the New York City rental market remains red hot Demand is outpacing the supply … eager to move quickly on anything that looks even remotely affordable which unfortunately makes them more susceptible …

By Brick Underground |April 30, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 … landscape will also cue you to other potential warning signs Specifically many apartments in NYC are in coop … you with written confirmation approving the sublet … 9 An agent suddenly appears after you talk to the owner … …

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 … January 2025 Whats behind this Catch22  Its tricky to find apartments available for shortterm stays due to NYC laws … taxes for short subleases These factors are unpacked below Rest assured viable options exist We usually direct …

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 … Pushing back against the legislation is a coalition of 28 tenant and advocacy groups Tenants Not Tourists which has … and twofamily houses could take tens of thousands of rental units off the market while NYC is in a housing crisis and …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM