Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers … their jobs And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like … an apartment Get your paperwork bank statements reference letters proof of employment together before applying Be …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
The ‘singles tax’: Solo New Yorkers pay $20,100 more in rent to live alone

… easy being single on Valentines Day and if youre looking to rent a place by yourself youre feeling additional pain Solo … socalled singles tax by dividing NYCs median asking rent for a onebedroom apartment in December by twothe amount of cash a New Yorker …

By Celia Young |February 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

… friend can be evicted As a tenant you have a responsibility to return your apartment empty at the end of the lease … and the occupant Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article was originally published … in NYC according to both attorneys Your best option is to take him to court Have you had a personal experience with a …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM