family

Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC

By Jennifer White Karp |August 19, 2025 - 1:45PM

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Ask Altagracia: My live-in partner is abusive. How can I get out of my lease?

… to the landlord giving notice that you are terminating the lease in 30 days The statute gives very detailed … This means they must advise the remaining partywithout revealing why you are leavingthat they can either … notice and provided supporting documents the lease is terminated You do not need the landlords agreement to leave …

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |July 10, 2025 - 12:30PM

Apartment buildings at Grand and Crosby streets in Soho, Manhattan

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: My mom is moving out of our rent-stabilized apartment. How do I take over the lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 14, 2025 - 9:30AM

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Investing

Buying an apartment for your adult child? Here are 7 things to keep in mind

By Jennifer White Karp |February 28, 2025 - 10:00AM

Non-Traditional Buyers

Nikki’s Notes: How do we buy a place for our college-age child now that will be our pied-à-terre later?

Sponsored By Nikki Beauchamp |February 6, 2025 - 9:30AM

New York City on a hazy day in summer, following traffic on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Buy

Starting over: A divorced dad's honest take on finding a new neighborhood and buying a condo in NYC

By Anonymous |August 29, 2024 - 3:45PM

A picturesque view of classic brownstone buildings with lush trees in a serene New York City neighborhood.

Investing

How do I keep an inherited brownstone out of the hands of predatory investors?

By Celia Young |July 30, 2024 - 9:45AM

The Search

How retirees can qualify for a rental apartment in NYC

… momandpop landlordthey are often more flexible than large rental buildings run by management companies Another option … … If your credit score isnt in the 700s and you fall short of the income requirements you may still find … broker will also be able to do a lot of the legwork in terms of finding a landlord with flexibility … Apply for an …

By Emily Myers |April 25, 2023 - 9:30AM