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

… leases The reason The higher turnover which is expensive for landlords Plus they prefer longerterm tenants Note … dont allow shortterm stays While some landlords will rent furnished apartments directly to renters on a shortterm … minimum Most coops frown on shortterm stays and some condo buildings prohibit them However you dont need to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how … is ok with you creating an additional bedroom using temporary walls or adding a bookshelf wall the latter is … letter if available or explain if no prior rentals Renters insurance sometimes required Refundable security deposit …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high and … real verifiable address and not just a street name or intersection Then crossreference that address online  As in any … State Department of Transportation for verification call 8007865368 The Better Business Bureau is another good source …

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

… In its first lawsuit using Local Law 18 New York Citys Office of Special … Village townhouses are being used illegally as shortterm rentals According to the lawsuit Incentra Village Housewhich …

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

… member or friend And so on No matter the scenario the challenge is inevitably the same How do you find … for hidden costs some rental quotes include wifi and utilities and housekeeping but others dont Do your homework … is a bit lacking and it can be hard to know whats included or not in the quoted price Depending on the …

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