The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

… are high and bidding wars are prevalent for the upper half of the market making apartment hunting an incredibly … or 20 vacancies you might only be told about two or three Owners typically hold apartments back from the market to put … theyll be a good resident … 8 Consider renting a coop or condo … The application process in a coop or condo is slower …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… For many New York City newcomers renewal notices can come with an unwelcome surprise A hefty rent … marketrate apartments work Rentstabilized apartments on the other hand are regulated and when there are increases … apartments are renting for in the neighborhood  Hi XYZ Thanks for sending over the renewal I was surprised by the …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?

… … A restriction like this is legal and could indicate that the coop is looking for financially secure buyers our experts say But it could also mean the building …

By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM