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

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … a $3000 apartment They must also typically reside in the tristate area New York Connecticut or New Jersey making it … are unable to meet these steep requirements whether due to retirement or a lack of a steady income And while …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has … … Its especially important to have insurance if you are renting from a condo or coop owner The buildings will often …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM