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 … will also want to stay on the right side of NYC law when renting from sites like Airbnb and Craigslist Its illegal to … of the rent That said there are companies that offer furnished apartments on a shortterm basis including coliving …

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

… Bushwick and Ridgewood Queens  Outsite Chelsea Midtown and  Node Bushwick will let you stay for as little as one month …

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

… Market … lawsuits … short-term rentals … West Village … NYC files first lawsuit under Local Law 18 against owners of …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 30, 2025 - 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 … have rules against vacation rentals Additionally renting an entire apartment when the owner is not present for fewer … doorman will say Yeah weve been getting calls about that unit but its definitely not available … 2 The rent is too …

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

apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished rental here is even harder Its a dilemma you …

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