What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?

… Every apartment in New York is required to have a minimum of services guaranteed by the landlord This is the warranty of habitabilitya set of requirements that is … that their housing is safe and tells landlords what is required of them  It also means that conditions in …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 24, 2026 - 10:45AM
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