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Affordable Housing
What the end of the ‘Frankenstein loophole’ means for NYC renters
By Celia Young |January 5, 2024 - 2:45PM
front view of a house in Brooklyn Heights.
The Search
My landlord didn’t countersign my lease and now he's ghosting me. How do I get the apartment?
By Celia Young |January 3, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate
By Jennifer White Karp |December 26, 2023 - 9:30AM
Young woman, signing a contract during an meeting with a male real estate agent
Roommates + Landlords
My landlord never signed the lease for my rent-stabilized apartment. Is this a problem?
By Celia Young |November 22, 2023 - 2:30PM
Old fashioned New York City apartment building with decorative roof cornice and external fire escapes
The Search
My lease says I’m responsible if the windows or door lock breaks while I’m a tenant. Is that fair?
By Celia Young |October 31, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Rent
Should I sign a one- or two-year apartment lease in NYC?
By Celia Young |September 18, 2023 - 5:00PM
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The Search
An agent tried to trick me with a sublease instead of lease. Here’s how I responded

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By Celia Young |September 12, 2023 - 1:30PM
Residential Buildings with a Water Tower in the East Village of New York City
Roommates + Landlords
Renewing your NYC lease and getting new roommates? You may have to shell out another broker fee
By Jennifer White Karp |August 31, 2023 - 5:00PM