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

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … when a mover offers you a great estimate but jacks up the price during the move essentially holding your belongings …

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

… Imagine signing a threemonth sublease for an apartment in New York City only to be kicked out … companies and their policies And thanks to NYCs Local Law 18 which went into effect in September 2023 owners and … with Airbnb and VRBO and would be required to pay a hotel tax plus a  daily hotel unit fee  to the city  Once someone

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 … home One of the most common requests we get as brokers in NYC is for shortterm furnished rentals says Tara KingBrown a … per night times 30 days according to CoStar a provider of  commercial real estate data and analysis Youll also need to …

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

… would roll back New York Citys rules on shortterm stays at single and twofamily properties but council members who are … a sign of just how controversial shortterm rentals are in NYCand the big money being spent to amplify both sides of … The shortterm rental platform said it lost more than 18000 of its NYC listings and millions in revenue after the …

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