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

… looks like small language changes could fundamentally alter how we use our homes Sanchez said In addition she said she … my communities this 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
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 … that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a … greater than 40 times the monthly rent That works out to $120000 for a $3000 per month apartment  In the past …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … apply when looking for a shortterm rental too … Baitandswitch apartment listings … Bait and switch refers to a scam …

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 Enforcement alleges 12 apartments in a … to  register  their shortterm rentals with the Mayors Office of Special Enforcement OSE and the law is designed to …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 kicked out after two weeks because …

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

… home One of the most common requests we get as brokers in NYC is for shortterm furnished rentals says Tara KingBrown a … costs some rental quotes include wifi and utilities and housekeeping but others dont Do your homework … 14 resources … listings include addresses in the East Village West Village Soho Tribeca Chelsea Murray Hill FiDi Upper West Side Upper …

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