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 … for owners of one and twofamily houses One and twofamily homes make up over 28 percent of the citys housing stock and … to minority owners who are struggling to stay in their homes and rely on home sharing to help afford their …

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

… as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … said However she sees institutional guarantors as an essential way for international renters to be able to live … had a renter who won over their landlord because he was a plant lover like the units owner and promised to care for a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … presenting it again with updated information for June 2025 … A fake listing presented by a fake broker … This … actually pay … Moving company hustles  … There are a few things to watch out for when hiring a mover Moving companies …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… significant savings over a lengthy hotel stay at an average of $417 per night times 30 days according to CoStar … … 1 AKA  … Backed by a multigenerational and multibilliondollar real estate company AKAs claim to fame is … bedrooms a private elevator great room with 10foot ceilings gas fireplace and an open chefs kitchen rents for $20770 At …

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