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

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … online registry Additionally ask them to describe the terms of the lease and provide details about the building … questions These same guidelines apply when looking for a shortterm rental too … Baitandswitch apartment listings … …

By Brick Underground |April 30, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and … is to search only for units within your budgetand know what it takes to qualify for an apartment here If you are …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… January 2025 Whats behind this Catch22  Its tricky to find apartments available for shortterm stays due to NYC laws … Kostiw says Then there are the economic disincentives Landlords including renters who are subleasing a unit are … to fame is having the worlds most livable hotels with a mission of providing an elevated alternative to weekly and …

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

… a sign of just how controversial shortterm rentals are in NYCand the big money being spent to amplify both sides of … represent 26 percent of NYCs housing stock according to a 2024 report from Citizens Housing Planning Council In some … in Manhattan To Whitney Hu director of civic engagement and research for Churches United for Fair Housing  a member of …

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