Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

… The City Councils Committee on Housing and Buildings held a … chip away at New York Citys strict rules for shortterm rentals by making exceptions for owners of one and twofamily … issue is personal It is about whether a longtime homeowner can afford to stay in the home they worked so long to afford …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… red hot Demand is outpacing the supply and rents continue to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the droves of … where con artists lurk tooand not just on Craigslist  With how competitive and expensive the rental market has become a … listings was duplicated last summer So Ive seen firsthand how damaging it can be It highlights the importance of …

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

… the validity of a listing you can email Leasebreak  for feedback … 1 The listing doesnt include the street address … …

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

… real estate company AKAs claim to fame is having the worlds most livable hotels with a mission of providing an … Accommodations … The variety is staggering and leans toward mega lofts and All properties are self checkin meaning you … $700 per bedroom per night For example a 2500plussquarefoot megaloft in Union Square with three bedrooms a private …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM
4 sublets, 3 months, 2 kids: A Park Slope mom's adventures in short-term rentals

… I and our young daughters ages 4 and a half and 1 scrambled to find housing First we spent a week at a hotel because … to see friends rather than a different one close by Somehow I had convinced myself that it was my duty as my parent … My husband thought I could create a reality cooking show called Sublet Cooking Contestants would be required to

By Jennifer White Karp |September 26, 2024 - 4:00PM