Austin Havens-Bowen

Peeling paint is something a landlord is required to address and they cannot keep your security deposit to fix this.

Are you looking to rent an apartment in Manhattan? Check out these no-fee one bedrooms offering freebies in East Harlem, Battery Park City, Hell’s Kitchen, Kips Bay, and the Upper West Side.

And, a judge blocks rent stabilization in Kingston, New York—possibly for good.

Even if a landlord doesn’t ask for a reference letter with your NYC rental apartment application, it’s a good idea to provide one anyway. That’s because a letter that says you paid your rent on time and you were respectful to neighbors can go a long way, especially if your credit score is low or you have an irregular income. 

And, an insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments.

Are you looking to buy a vacation home in the Hamptons? Check out five houses for sale in Sagaponack, a small village in Southampton, the most expensive zip code in New York State and second-most expensive in the U.S. according to RealtyHop.