9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect … to find a way to work around them Its important to do your homework on your chosen neighborhood and to keep your … everyone who will be on the lease including guarantors and roommates  Governmentissued photo ID a clear picture from …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 …

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 … deposit for an apartment that turns out to be a fake listingand suddenly the email address youve been using to … contact the socalled owner is no longer working  When the rental market has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM