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 Citylike … of the annual rent so the law removes a significant upfront cost to renters In response landlords have been raising … know about the new broker fee law New Yorks new Good Cause eviction law protects many marketrate tenants from eviction

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 tempted … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
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 may face if youre relocating here for work or if you are renovating Other reasons you might need provisional …

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