short-term rentals

furnished one-bedroom apartment by Blueground
The Search
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM
Brick rowhouses on Nelson St. in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NYC adjacent to the expressway
Rent
Owners and tenant advocates clash over short-term rental bill for houses
By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM
New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse speaks at the Nov. 12th hearing.
Neighborhood Intel
City Council debates bills requiring AC in apartments, allowing more short-term rentals, and expanding anti-harassment protections
By Celia Young |November 19, 2024 - 2:30PM
moving boxes
Neighborhood Intel
4 sublets, 3 months, 2 kids: A Park Slope mom's adventures in short-term rentals
By Jennifer White Karp |September 26, 2024 - 4:00PM
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
Bright, colorful apartment buildings in Chinatown/Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time NYC renter

… to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists who impersonate agents  online and … meaning youll want to tour apartments armed with all the documents you need to apply Also search only for units … be aware that credit history in another country doesnt transfer to the US and guarantors need to be in the tristate …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 30, 2024 - 1:30PM
Woman checking her phone on an elevated subway platform
The Market
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam
By Jennifer White Karp |July 25, 2024 - 1:30PM
A view of Midtown Manhattan from above.
Roommates + Landlords
NYC says alleged illegal Airbnb operation raked in $2.4 million from tourists
By Celia Young |July 1, 2024 - 5:00PM
A photo of a stop sign in front of an NYC apartment building.
The Search
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams
By Celia Young |June 24, 2024 - 1:30PM
Entrance to apartment building in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Troubleshooting
How NYC co-op and condo boards can crack down on illegal short-term rentals
By Celia Young |May 28, 2024 - 4:00PM