An open letter to the next mayor from a small NYC landlord

… history NYC isnt really building much new housing this time around NIMBYs Jane Jacobs disciples historicallyoriented … impossible to put up meaningful amounts of housing anywhere near subways or where people actually want to live  In a … … Fix rent regulation right now  … There are over 30 vacant apartments on my block that are unoccupied because NYCs rent …

By Craig Roche |October 3, 2013 - 1:08PM
Want an upgrade to your rental? Start thinking like a landlord

… Most tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for upgrades as these tend … costs even more than living in a wellmaintained apartment When a tenant asks me to upgrade his apartment there are two … Ill pay for necessary repairs or replacements that make my apartments nicer than the cheapest generic rental units Ill …

By Craig Roche |September 12, 2013 - 10:43AM
Re-Lease Me: A landlord's guide to lease renewals

… Most marketrate leases in NYC are for one year As their leases … your wallet dry or to make you indifferent about staying versus moving  Before I offer you a lease renewal Ive … … Lessons from a Small Landlord … rentals … renters … renting … ReLease Me A landlords guide to lease renewals …

By Craig Roche |August 29, 2013 - 10:43AM
Insider moving tips from a small landlord

… packing at 4 am   Unlike larger buildings in Manhattan I dont require my tenants to hire professional movers with … an apartment ready to rent 6 things to do before you move How to negotiate with a NYC mover 7 tips that may save you big time     … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … The …

By Craig Roche |July 18, 2013 - 10:14AM
Top 10 reasons NYC's small landlords are becoming extinct

… … Each year I fork over $200 or so to the lobbyists to feed a few chicken legs to the State Legislature in the …

By Craig Roche |June 27, 2013 - 10:18AM