9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who … on units as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your … a letter from a previous landlord because for example you lived in campus housing or at home for the past few years My …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

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

… or you might be receiving medical treatment or providing care for a family member or friend And so on No matter the … These networks of furnished rental options are based on a hospitality business model so you are dealing with an … is the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing and not just for corporate …

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

… spent to amplify both sides of the debate The legislation Intro 1107  would allow stays of fewer than 30 days at … the spotlight … Brooklyn Council member Farah Louis introduced the local law in November citing the challenges … surgery her adult nephew who needed a place to stay and other family members Because she also uses it as extra …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM
NYC says alleged illegal Airbnb operation raked in $2.4 million from tourists

New York City is looking to ban a shortterm rental operation that allegedly preyed on unwitting … is illegal in NYC OSE claims Stay Smile leased out 30 properties across the Upper West and Upper East sides the …

By Celia Young |July 1, 2024 - 5:00PM