Rent
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World
New York City Might Finally Curb Broker Fees for Renters
A majority of the City Council supports a bill that would transfer the cost of most broker fees from renters…
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World
New Yorkers Who Need Help With Rent Can (Finally) Join a List for Help
A waiting list for federal housing vouchers that has been closed for nearly 15 years is reopening, providing a lifeline…
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Real Estate
More N.Y.C. Rentals Are Available. But Can You Afford One?
Inventory has grown over the past year, though prices continue to rise as well — just not as fast.
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World
Millions of New Yorkers Wait to Hear How Much Their Rent Will Go Up
The Rent Guidelines Board will cast a preliminary vote on the level of rent increases that tenants in New York…
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Real Estate
My Landlord Says I Can’t Sublet My Apartment. What if I Do Anyway?
Rent-stabilized tenants can request to sublet their apartments in most cases, and landlords cannot unreasonably withhold consent. But what is…
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Real Estate
The Gen-Z Advantage in Housing
A study suggests that Gen Z has it better in the housing market than the millennials who came before them.
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Travel
Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway
Planning an accessible road trip is getting a little easier for people with disabilities. There are more resources created by…
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Real Estate
When Your Boss Is Your Landlord
A Brooklyn hospital is trying to evict employees and retirees from staff housing, as it struggles financially, but tenants fear…
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Real Estate
A Showdown Pits Owners of Second Homes Against Full-Time Residents
The pandemic upset a delicate balance of part-time and full-time residents in a community in the Poconos, sparking a debate…
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Real Estate
Can My Landlord Force Me to Use a Rent Guarantor?
A lease rental bond guarantee, which covers losses if a tenant fails to pay the rent, may seem unnecessary. But…