Key takeaways: StreetEasy's pet policy filter can help narrow down your apartment search to buildings that allow pets. Pet-friendly buildings often have restrictions on breed, weight, number of pets, or pet types, so it's important to understand the rules before applying or signing a lease. NYC pet
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Whether you’re leaving the nest, graduating from college, or experiencing some other type of life event, moving into your first apartment can be an exciting time and a fresh start. You want to make your apartment comfortable, practical, and fun, the type of place you want to spend time in, and invit
You’re on the hunt for a new place in NYC and don’t know how to navigate all the information available. Here, with the help of your highly knowledgeable friends at StreetEasy®, we share the best tips for finding NYC rentals on our site. Not to brag, but our user-friendly search filters w
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It's no secret that the NYC rental market is crowded and competitive –– and not just for renters. For property managers, success comes down to generating fast, qualified leads that result in units getting rented quickly and profitably. StreetEasy surfaces insights into views, messages, shares, and d
This article was published in partnership with New York Focus. Each spring, Albany lawmakers decide how to spend hundreds of billions in public money in the state’s famously opaque budget process. New York’s budget is bigger than those of most countries, and outpaces that of every other state except
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)—one of the few federal programs open to applicants regardless of their immigration status—provides food to children under 5 years old, as well as to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. A shop on J
Since being rezoned 20 years ago, Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a dynamic mixed-use district, adding roughly 32 million square feet of new development in residential, commercial, cultural, academic, and open spaces. According to the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, since 2004, the area has se
New Yorkers have a right to access fair and equal housing free of discrimination on the basis of a protected class or characteristic. This right is protected by various city, state, and federal fair housing and anti-discrimination laws - most significantly, the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. So h
When the word 'garden' is right there in a neighborhood's name, it's safe to expect some leafiness. But Carroll Gardens takes it even further, especially by New York standards. "The setback for the brownstones from the street is super significant, which makes it very special because a lot of o
Owning an apartment building in New York City comes with plenty of responsibilities, and insurance is one of the most important. But there are a few things about apartment insurance that often go unnoticed. Here’s how to make sure you’re not caught off guard. Catch Under-Sink Leaks and Toilet Issues
Owning an apartment building in New York City comes with plenty of responsibilities, and insurance is one of the most important. But there are a few things about apartment insurance that often go unnoticed. Here’s how to make sure you’re not caught off guard. Catch Under-Sink Leaks and Toilet Issues
Stephanie O'Brien, a longtime art industry worker, always focused on how to create sustainably, both as an artist and working with arts nonprofits. The Prospect Lefferts Garden local long dreamt of having access to a creative reuse center that salvaged old materials and gave them a new life. With no
Stephanie O'Brien, a longtime art industry worker, always focused on how to create sustainably, both as an artist and working with arts nonprofits. The Prospect Lefferts Garden local long dreamt of having access to a creative reuse center that salvaged old materials and gave them a new life. With no
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The MTA is aiming to boost the reliability of express bus lifts that are essential for wheelchair users who often encounter mechanical glitches and drivers who don’t know how they work. The head of New York City Transit said Wednesday that the agency is upping the frequency of training for bus opera
Eight new buildings with a total of 108 co-op apartments are planned for vacant or under built city-owned sites in Bed Stuy, East New York, Brownsville, and East Flatbush, all offering affordable home ownership opportunities to first-time buyers. Late last month, the City Council approved Housing Pr
The annual United Airlines New York City Half Marathon returns on Sunday, March 15. The 13.1 mile race will feature 27,000 participants with a route that starts near the Brooklyn Museum, moves through Prospect Park, across the East River, along the FDR Drive, up Times Square, and finishing in Centra
Key takeaways: If you're looking for information about affordable apartments, you've probably heard the terms "rent-regulated," "rent-controlled," or "rent-stabilized." But you may be wondering, what do these terms mean? Our guide to rent-stabilized apartments in NYC walks you through the history of