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

… renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low … paperwork in order for their upcoming rental at least two months in advance even if we are not going to see the volume … your parents as well as neighborhood guides available on many listing sites If safety is a concern you can direct …

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

… identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … if you wait causing you to hand over money quickly before you can think clearly and sense that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con artists lurk …

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 … dirty … Putting teeth into shortterm rental rules … In 2022 NYC passed Local Law 18 also known as the ShortTerm Rental … violate the citys rules on shortterm stays As the plaintiff NYC said it spent two years and involved at least three city …

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 … economically feasible and offer the comforts of a real if temporary home One of the most common requests we get as … fewer than 30 days And many buildingsespecially coops and condosdont want to have a revolvingdoor environment Plus …

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