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

… being doneand your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often difficult to find and typically cost 20 to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

… that the vast majority of NYCs illegal shortterm rental activity has been eradicated two years after major booking …

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

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high and … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … There are also rogue operators that place fake ads and reviews on their websites provide a free estimate over the …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
NYC files first lawsuit under Local Law 18 against owners of West Village inn

… 18 New York Citys Office of Special Enforcement alleges 12 apartments in a pair of West Village townhouses are being used illegally as shortterm rentals According to the lawsuit Incentra Village Housewhich … as its own website  A search by Brick Underground found listings starting at around $300 a night Incentras website …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… when it comes to those platforms Otherwise you may find yourself being escorted out of your prepaid nonrefundable … rooms for rent in shared apartments along with private units in luxury buildings and there were 825 listings as of … and a flatscreen TV in the common area Onsite laundry and storage might be available depending on the building like …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM