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

… the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the … Good Cause eviction law The 2019 rent reforms changed how much landlords can charge potential tenants for background …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
New AI tool guides NYC tenants who need landlords to make repairs

… on Tuesday can answer questions about how to get your landlord to make repairs such as fixing your heat or a broken window A lot of tenants in New York City dont know what they have the right … is intended to help answer simple questions from tenants freeing up HCAs hotline staffers for more complex issues  …

By Celia Young |January 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?

… building and how to get your landlord to make repairs … What is an example of a rentimpairing violation … Some … structural defects or busted fire escapes if you dont know what to look for You can check out a list of rentimpairing … address in HPDs online building information service to see what other tenants have complained about   As of last year …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

… … Youre certainly not alone Renters across New York City are receiving lease renewals … to beat the competition for a scarce number of desirable apartments  You can try to negotiate but keep in mind that … and colleagues  The Agency  will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings instead of the …

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM