Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent

When you search New York City rental listings you may see the term net effective rent or a … amount called the gross rent This can make it difficult to figure out how much money youll be handing over to the landlord each month When landlords offer concessions like a month or two …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?

… Piedàterre is the term used to describe an apartment that isnt an owners primary residence If the … foot to the ground Some owners refer to them simply as second homes According to Martha Stark a clinical professor … to know what appeals to a piedàterre buyer read on … Who is buying piedsàterre in NYC … NYC has long been where wealthy …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2025 - 12:30PM
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?

… violations are conditions in your apartment that are so dangerous that your landlord will be barred from collecting … New Yorks Multiple Dwelling law a rentimpairing violation is a problem with your apartment that constitutes a serious … building and how to get your landlord to make repairs … What is an example of a rentimpairing violation … Some …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM