9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own

… with them so I could save more Im a CPA and work as a senior associate at a midsize public accounting firm doing … but didnt like my options I have a friend who has been living in Long Island City for a bit and raved about it LIC … on my personal preferences and commute goals and sent me apartment options that I may have not considered My goal was …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be … to contact your landlord if theres a problemwhether thats a leak mice or a lack of hot water  Those clauses have to be … If the landlord has agreed in advance to let you make improvements or alterations to the apartment make sure you

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

Renting in New York City always causes sticker shock … college grad or young professional your strategy might be to divide and conquer an apartmentand squeeze in a roommate … because he needed a way to afford his own rent Heres what you need to know about using a temporary pressurized …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone

… New Yorkers pay around $20100 more in rent on average to live alone than their coupled counterparts according to a … from StreetEasy  StreetEasy calculated the socalled singles tax by dividing NYCs median asking rent for a onebedroom … The singles tax Solo New Yorkers pay $20100 more in rent to live alone …

By Celia Young |February 14, 2025 - 9:30AM