Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

… The City Councils Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing yesterday on two bills that … OSE Sponsored by two Brooklyn Council Members Mercedes Narcisse and Farah N Louis the bills are intended to bring … ultimately make shortterm rental rules hard to enforce What looks like small language changes could fundamentally …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … is to search only for units within your budgetand know what it takes to qualify for an apartment here If you are … date you may be able to find more options So what exactly does this paperwork entail Although it can vary slightly by …

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 … by Brick Underground found listings starting at around $300 a night Incentras website describes the townhouses at 30 … management when they needed assistance Nobody answers the main phone line for Incentra So we used an emergency only …

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 … only to be kicked out after two weeks because subletting is not allowed in the building Or paying a security … … Dont assume that connecting frequently via text phone or WhatsApp means the person on the other end is not a scammer …

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

… harder Its a dilemma you may face if youre relocating here for work or if you are renovating Other reasons you might … was published in January 2024 We are presenting it again with new information for January 2025 Whats behind this … a private elevator great room with 10foot ceilings gas fireplace and an open chefs kitchen rents for $20770 At the …

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