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 typically … your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often difficult to find and typically cost 20 to … leases The reason The higher turnover which is expensive for landlords Plus they prefer longerterm tenants Note …

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

… by making exceptions for owners of one and twofamily houses One and twofamily homes make up over 28 percent of … for short stays For so many New Yorkers especially in my communities this issue is personal It is about whether a … on shortterm rentals under 30 days and requires shortterm listing sites to verify registration status Local Law 18 …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… 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 … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … be too far for her son to commute during his last year in college I had to stop following up with them because she …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… contact the socalled owner is no longer working  When the rental market has a lot of competition for apartmentsas is … said Philip Horigan founder of  Leasebreak  a shortterm rental listings site Unfortunately this is also when renters … shortterm rental agency or listing site such as  Apt212  and Leasebreak Prior to listing the properties the …

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

… to the website the spaces are thoughtfully designed in partnership with local makers and creators as well as …

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