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

… the bulk of the work is being doneand your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often … off finding and furnishing your new home From studios to twobedroom spaces each of our turnkey apartments is … Horigan offers this pro tip If you see a listing for a 12month unfurnished rental in the winter ask if the landlord …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
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 … that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet those standards you need to find a way to

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … more attempts said Philip Horigan founder of  Leasebreak  a shortterm rental listings site Unfortunately this is also … A previous version of this article was published in July 2024  We are presenting it here with updated information for …

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 … approach to renting a furnished apartment consider coliving companies Many offer minimum stays as short as 30 days and a … you expect from highend lodgingcomplimentary wifi valet laundry service housekeeping grocery delivery plus a fitness …

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

… lot of hype about a City Council bill that would roll back New York Citys rules on shortterm stays at single and … the media Its a sign of just how controversial shortterm rentals are in NYCand the big money being spent to amplify … in a statement that the carveout for single and twofamily houses could take tens of thousands of rental units off the …

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