The state has suspended evictions until summer—here’s what renters need to know in the meantime. The novel coronavirus has pummeled New York City’s economy, leaving workers who were gainfully employed only weeks earlier to grapple with the economic fallout. And in a city where renters make up nearly two-thirds of the population, several questions loom large: What happens if I can’t make rent? Will I be evicted? And what rights do I have as a tenant? The good news is that all tenants—residential…
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One Click Away From NYC Rent Stabilized Apartments
One Click Away From NYC Rent Stabilized Apartments Quick Recap On NYC Rent Stabilized Apartments When the lease for a NYC rent stabilized apartment is up, the rental increase is regulated and you are guaranteed to get a renewal lease. After the initial approval of the application, the landlord of the apartment is basically stuck with you forever because they have no recourse in getting you out of the apartment barring some illegal activity or lack of payment that would void…
This Is How You Find An Apartment In NYC Without A Broker
This Is How You Find An Apartment In NYC Without A Broker At this moment, you are contemplating finding an apartment in NYC on your own without the help of a broker and you are second guessing if it is even possible having read everywhere how difficult it is. Regardless, you’re going to explore the possibilities and take your shot because you’re finding a difficult time finding a reputable broker or you literally do not want to pay the thousands…
The New Rent Laws: What You Need To Know (For Now) by Jessica Feder-Birnbaum
The new rent laws that went into affect in June 2019 have been overhauled to protect tenants. Landlords and management companies are scrambling to be law abiding and stay profitable. As with any new system, there’s a learning curve. Landlord feedback is that the laws skew too highly in favor of tenants. How pushback will alter these policies remains to be seen. Whether you’re a rent stabilized or market rate tenant, read on to see what these changes are and…
A Student’s Guide to Renting in NYC
Congratulations! You’re attending school in New York City! Going off to college is one of the most exciting things you do in life, especially when it’s coupled with moving to a new place. But it can also be daunting. Whether you’re moving right into an apartment your freshman year or are looking to move out of your dorm hall, I’m here to help you navigate your way through renting as a student in NYC. I went to NYU in 2010…
How To Prepare A Rental Application That Gets Approved
By Jessica Feder-Birnbaum As a licensed real estate agent, I’ve received countless distraught calls from prospective renters when apartments they have applied for have “fallen through.” After submitting numerous client applications, I’ve learned several steps to take so an application doesn’t get denied. Whether you work with a broker or search on your own, here’s what you need to know to prepare a winning rental application. Qualifications Do your homework. You don’t want to fall in love with an apartment…
How to Land Your Dream Apartment in New York City
Apartment searching anywhere can start out being very fun and quickly turn into a very time-consuming and daunting process. Looking for apartments in New York City, specifically, can leave seekers feeling very helpless due to higher rents, smaller living spaces and the need to be near the ‘perfect train.’ I would know, by 30 I had lived in midtown East, the Upper East Side, Midtown West, Queens and two stints in Brooklyn. Why is NYC so desirable? • Proximity to mass transportation:…
Check Your Personality Type and Find a Neighborhood to Match
We know that looking for a new apartment is about more than amenities and square footage. You have to figure out exactly where you want to live, and in a city as colossal as New York, the process of choosing a neighborhood can be even more stressful than the apartment choice. Do you want somewhere with lots of green space? Close to shopping? Walking distance from your workplace? In the heart of New York City nightlife? We can look to…
Communal and Co-Living Options for NYC
Solo living is both financially out of reach and unappealing for many people, but finding the right people to live with, and the right place to live with them, can be a big hassle. Shopping the internet for roommates can be anxiety producing, and if you move in with the wrong one you could be stuck with them for the duration of the lease. Sharing expenses can be a total nightmare when one roommate is financially responsible and the other…
Why You Should Always Have Renters Insurance
When you live in New York City, you come to expect the unexpected. While resources like GoHomeNY.com can help you get the hang of city living, nothing—and I mean nothing—could have prepared me for the day I came home to a literal flood in my Rose Hill apartment on East 26th Street. I can’t fault my upstairs neighbor for drawing a bath. But I can fault her for turning on the water and leaving to walk her dog, letting it…