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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
two people negotiating a deal at a table.
Roommates + Landlords
5 tips for asserting yourself and getting what you need as a NYC renter
By Celia Young |September 1, 2023 - 12:30PM
A rendering of the 12-story building at 40 Bruckner Boulevard.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery launches for 110 apartments in Mott Haven
By Celia Young |August 31, 2023 - 9:30AM
A woman clasps her hands at the center of two huge piles of paperwork.
Affordable Housing
How to make sense of your CityFHEPS voucher paperwork
By Celia Young |August 29, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Rent
Jersey City vs. Hoboken: Which neighborhood is for you?

… it makes just as much sense to look in New Jersey as it does the outer boroughs But in recent years New Jersey has … Next Food Cities Curious about other comparisons Read on … Why are New Yorkers moving to Jersey City … Jersey City is … For Tripucka and her family Hobokens intimacy is the prime selling point Walking in a fiveblock radius from your place …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2023 - 2:30PM
Man talking to his friend in the kitchen.
Troubleshooting
3 tips for mediating a conflict with your roommate—instead of moving out
By Celia Young |August 11, 2023 - 9:45AM
Real Estate Agent selling an apartment to a couple and closing the deal with a handshake stock photo
The Search
Just like any other renters: How voucher holders should expect to be treated by NYC real estate agents
By Celia Young |August 9, 2023 - 1:30PM
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The Search
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing
By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM
A row of Brooklyn apartment buildings.
Roommates + Landlords
My NYC rental felt unsafe, but a squatter using the basement as a bathroom was the last straw
By Celia Young |August 7, 2023 - 1:30PM