How to find an inexpensive (or even cheap!) NYC rental apartment: Brick’s best advice

… pandemic generated a lot of empty apartments when a wave of renters left New York City As a result landlords have been … are several other ways to find budgetfriendly apartments in NYC even though it requires some legwork Consider sharing … else renting a basement apartment entering the citys housing lottery or seeking out a condo thats being rented …

By Emily Myers |March 24, 2021 - 12:30PM
6 ways to break your NYC apartment lease

… New York City renters increasingly need to break their leases during the pandemicbecause of job loss or wanting to move closer to family in another state Whatever the reason breaking a lease isnt a … These are signs landlords are struggling to fill units  Tenant attorneys have been approached by lots of tenants …

By Emily Myers |September 23, 2020 - 12:30PM
Is your guarantor on the hook if you can't make rent because of the pandemic?

… If you used a guarantor for an apartment lease and cant pay your rent you may be wondering if they will be on the hook for …

By Emily Myers |June 23, 2020 - 9:30AM
Want to sublet your NYC apartment during coronavirus? Here's what you should know

… the available apartments Under New York State real property law you have the right to sublet your place However there … difficult than usual to find someone to take on a sublet … Lawyers who represent tenants say they have been inundated … within 30 days of receiving any additional information about the arrangementthen by default theyve given consent … …

By Emily Myers |June 19, 2020 - 12:30PM