Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … renters to believe they are dealing with a legitimate property owner or representative In doing so they may try to … familiarize yourself with  the  typical asking rent  in the neighborhood This way you can gauge whether the rent for the …

By Brick Underground |April 30, 2026 - 9:30AM
The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… apartment involves more than finding a reputable contractor and choosing your finishes and appliances It also … The reason The higher turnover which is expensive for landlords Plus they prefer longerterm tenants Note … Guests can add additional services like housekeeping private chefs and inhome spa treatments as well as extend …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

… owners of one and twofamily houses One and twofamily homes make up over 28 percent of the citys housing stock and just over 14 percent or 320000 units of its rental … looks like small language changes could fundamentally alter how we use our homes Sanchez said In addition she said she …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… suites and penthouses at one of four NYC locations AKA Central Park AKASutton Place AKA Times Square and Hotel AKA NoMad … 30day fee at AKA Central Park was $10090 for a studio and $13950 for a onebedroom deluxe suite plus taxes … The upshot …

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