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Chi Ossé on the steps of the New York City Council ahead of an afternoon vote on his FARE Act.

Broker fee bill passes with strong support in NYC Council vote

By Celia Young•November 13, 2024

A ray of sunlight hits the red brick facade with blue windows of apartment buildings in New York

CityFHEPS housing voucher program ‘plagued with problems,’ audit says

By Celia Young•November 6, 2024

Classic pre-war style brick apartment buildings stand closely together, showing the density of new york city

Do I have to pay a broker fee to sublet a NYC apartment?

By Celia Young•October 30, 2024

A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings and residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Chelsea of New York City.

Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental

By Celia Young•October 7, 2024

New York City - glass skyscrapers in Hudson Yards with sunlight shining in the skyline background

How long does it take to find out if my NYC housing lottery application was accepted?

By Celia Young•September 25, 2024

Chi Ossé presides over the contentious city council meeting on his broker fee bill on June 12th, 2024.

Game-changing broker fee bill moves forward in NYC Council

By Celia Young•September 23, 2024

Young woman is sitting on a windowsill in an empty room of a newly rented apartment, tired after moving in. stock photo

3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen

By Celia Young•September 17, 2024

Black woman using digital tablet

I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?

By Jennifer White Karp•September 16, 2024

An elevated subway train riding on the line in Long Island City, Queens with Queensboro Bridge behind.

Fear City: What scares parents the most when their adult children move to NYC

By Celia Young•September 10, 2024

Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City

The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you

By Celia Young•September 5, 2024

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Why I moved to NYC from Boston: I wanted to be in a place that celebrates LGBTQ culture

By Kelly Kreth•August 23, 2024

Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.

3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)

By Celia Young•August 16, 2024