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

… an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent … removes a significant upfront cost to renters In response landlords have been raising rents to absorb the cost of … should be aware that NYC has a new law that makes it illegal for most landlords brokers and housing providers to …

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

… market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … not can happen youll have an easier time negotiating Heres what to look out for including the policies on renewals and … month of free rentmake sure you understand how that affects what you will be paying each month It might mean you dont …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
I’ve sublet a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC for five years. How do I take it over?

… the rent the landlord is charging the primary tenant to what youre paying Just FYI The primary tenant can legally …

By Celia Young |March 12, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished rental here is even harder Its a dilemma you may … you are renovating Other reasons you might need provisional housing abound Maybe youre a visiting professor or your kids … We usually direct clients to hotels for weekly requests corporate stay options for 30 days to six months and rental …

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