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 renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and … is to be super prepared meaning youll want to tour apartments armed with all the documents you need to apply …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … Village Guest House and Incentra Village Hoteladvertised shortterm stays on sites like Airbnb Bookingcom Expedia … high as $5000 and platforms can face penalties of $1500  … What the lawsuit claims … The citys lawsuit says the …

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 … deposit for an apartment that turns out to be a fake listingand suddenly the email address youve been using to contact … amazed by how much work they put into making a listing look authentic he said He should know Leasebreak vets all …

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