rentals

Aerial panoramic view of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a sunny day.
Affordable Housing
Federal rental aid safe for now as White House reverses course
By Celia Young |January 29, 2025 - 3:45PM
Image of a building in New York City
Roommates + Landlords
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 9:45AM
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The Search
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment
By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2024 - 9:30AM
Seven NYC mayoral hopefuls gathered at a forum on housing at Fordham University School of Law on Saturday, Dec. 7th. 
The Market
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026
By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM
Young woman is sitting on a windowsill in an empty room of a newly rented apartment, tired after moving in. stock photo
The Search
3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen
By Celia Young |September 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City
The Search
The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you
By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM
Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.
The Search
3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)
By Celia Young |August 16, 2024 - 12:30PM
NYC seen from the water
Rent
Brick Underground’s best advice from New Yorkers who lived through real estate drama
By Brick Underground |July 3, 2024 - 2:30PM
New South Bronx apartment building
Rent
I won a two bedroom in the Bronx for $655 a month in NYC's housing lottery
By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
The NYC skyline as seen behind new apartment buildings.
Roommates + Landlords
Your rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… caps rent increases at 5 percent plus the consumer price index or 882 percent for 2024  While there are a lot of … it whether it is shared with others who is responsible for maintenance and who is responsible for damages  If youre … not sure request your rent history … 18 Be clear about maintenance increases and assessments … For anyone renting …

By Celia Young |June 14, 2024 - 12:30PM