New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent … fees on owners calculated either as a percentage of an apartments monthly maintenance or a percentage of the rent

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be … the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 … isnt your responsibility you should challenge a lease that transfers the cost of repairs onto the tenant … 15 …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… red hot Demand is outpacing the supply and rents continue to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the droves of … to sign a new lease its important to identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other … common on social media where people will take real listings posted by agents change the description and pricing to make …

By Celia Young |June 4, 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 … idea to have a personal lawyer that will ensure that the agreement is legitimate and meets New York rental tenant … in Midtown and Lower Manhattan as well as Murray Hill and Lincoln Square with one in the Bronx Curiously clicking on …

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