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

… youll be doing this all on your own Franklin said A lot of adults dont want to be dependent on their parents Pro Tip … and surveillance information Or point them to community news sites that will give parents a better handle on whats …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… deposit for an apartment that turns out to be a fake listingand suddenly the email address youve been using to … rental hosts in NYC to register with the Mayors Office of Special Enforcement OSE to legally rent out properties in … … Kee recommended hiring a licensed real estate agent who specializes in shortterm rentals or using a reputable …

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

… Finding a rental apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished rental here is even harder Its a dilemma you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM
Owners and tenant advocates clash over short-term rental bill for houses

… in a statement that the carveout for single and twofamily houses could take tens of thousands of rental units off the … this is not the full picture Many buildings are owned by private equity bought expressly to become shortterm rentals … up single and twofamily houses across New York Corporate landlords coopt our housing stock for shortterm rentals …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM