The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… apartment involves more than finding a reputable contractor and choosing your finishes and appliances It also … your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often difficult to find and typically cost 20 to … and Nomad It offers a hotellike experience with free wifi housekeeping coffee and tea service and access to gyms …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… an agent at Compass Renters this season need to enter their search knowing that inventory is much more expensive there … advertising apartments on StreetEasy or other listing sites are working for the landlord Also your best strategy … initial costs less of a hindrance said tenant attorney Sam Himmelstein a former partner at Himmelstein Gribben Joseph …

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

… remains red hot Demand is outpacing the supply and rents continue to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the … clearly and sense that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con … agree to fork over more money Worse still is a phantom delivery in which the movers will pack up your stuff take your …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… than 90 days The same applies to room remarketers such as Airbnb  and VRBO Youll also want to steer clear of illegal … places Plus many of the listings have starred reviews a la Airbnb … 9  onefinestay … Admittedly on the high end … these are all private homes its similar to staying at an Airbnb only to the nth degree thanks to onefinestays …

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