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 … who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

… chip away at New York Citys strict rules for shortterm rentals by making exceptions for owners of one and twofamily … stock and just over 14 percent or 320000 units of its rental stock according to the  Mayors Office of Special … of Black owners have seen a high number of foreclosures NYC foreclosures rose 16 percent in the third quarter of …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC files first lawsuit under Local Law 18 against owners of West Village inn

… Village townhouses are being used illegally as shortterm rentals According to the lawsuit Incentra Village Housewhich … down broken frayed dirty … Putting teeth into shortterm rental rules … In 2022 NYC passed Local Law 18 also known as the ShortTerm Rental …

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

… Finding a rental apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm … and rental buildings … While all residential buildings must abide by city law prohibiting rentals for fewer than 30 … involving extensive financial disclosure which can take three to four weeks before the board formally approves the …

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