Homeownership Myths that Most Renters Believe
For any renter who aspires to become a homeowner, the process can be an intimidating one. Between assessing whether you’re both financially and mentally prepared for the journey ahead, there…
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Rental Lease Drama: Know Your Rights and Negotiate
With two-thirds of New York City’s population being renters, the coronavirus pandemic was always going to pose a problem. Thousands of people are still out of work, while others who…
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High Floor Walk-up Apartments in NYC
When searching for my own NYC apartment, I toured some pretty sweet Manhattan fifth-floor walk-ups, which, at the time, seemed almost feasible. (I skipped the sixth-floor ads intentionally and later…
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Rent Laws for Tenants and Landlords in New York City
Last month saw lawmakers make the most significant overhaul of New York’s rent laws in over a generation. On June 14th, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Housing Stability and Tenant…
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Notice to Vacate for Landlord and Tenant
If you ever find yourself holding a Notice to Vacate, it’s always better to be the one sending it rather than receiving it. This is a notice sent to a…
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How to Rent an Apartment with a Guarantor in NYC
Affording a rental apartment can be next to impossible for some newcomers, particularly those who prefer to rent alone, as well as recent college graduates without much credit history. With…
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Tenant Laws That Landlords Don’t Want You to Know
Landlords can be tough in NYC, and it’s not unknown for them to try and evict you for their own personal gain. Sometimes it can feel like the landlord is…
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