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New York City

Navigating New York City's rental landscape can be challenging. Especially because not all landlords are the same. Some take a lot of pride in caring for their buildings and renters, while others let violations pile up. Each year, the Office of the Public Advocate releases the "Worst Landlord Watchlist," highlighting property owners who consistently neglect their responsibilities.

2024 Worst Landlords List is Out: How to find out if you’re renting from one of NYC’s worst landlords?

New York’s City Council passed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Expenses Act (FARE Act) on November 13, 2024. This new policy will have a huge impact on NYC renters who are used to paying exorbitant broker fees when renting an apartment – sometimes 15%+ of the annual rent.

The FARE Act Passed in NYC: What Does It Mean for Renters?

openigloo was founded in 2020 to help renters find better apartments and to bring transparency to housing...

6 Ways To Use Openigloo During Your NYC Apartment Search

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, openigloo was invited to testify at City Council about the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act)...

What We Said At The New York City Council About The FARE Act

11 FAQs about Good Cause Eviction in New York City.

What Is Good Cause Eviction? What Does It Mean For New Yorkers?

It’s hard to miss all the sidewalk sheds in New York City. The City’s buildings are covered in scaffolding. We’ve received tons of building reviews from renters on openigloo about how their buildings NEVER take down the scaffolding...

What’s With All The Scaffolding In NYC? 4 Things You Need To Know About Local Law 11

Do you think your apartment is stabilized? Fill out the form, upload your DHCR rental history, and someone from our team will reach out with our assessment.

NYC’s First Rent Stabilization Map

We get this question at openigloo all the time. Everyone wants to strategize their NYC apartment hunt the best they can. But what is the real answer? Especially since it feels like rents in New York NEVER go down...

What Is The Best Time Of Year To Rent An Apartment In NYC? The Pros And Cons Of Each Season

how much money to rent in New York City does a person need live here? Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering housing options in New York City...

How Much Money Do You Need To Rent In New York City? 4 Things To Know!

Renters in NYC have gotten used to the worst landlord list released by the Office of the New York City Public Advocate every year. By analyzing city data, the Public Advocate presents a list of buildings and landlords with a reputation for having unaddressed violations...

Top 5 (Big) Residential Landlords In NYC 2023

We asked seasoned NYC renters to share their tips when touring a space and these are 8 things they recommended to check when you’re touring an apartment!

NYC Apartment Tour Checklist: 8 Things You Need To Check When Touring A Space

You may have heard of the affordable housing lotteries in NYC. A couple of City agencies run these lotteries to place candidates in buildings across the five boroughs. Typically, real estate developers receive tax abatements and...

What You Need To Know About Affordable Housing Lotteries In NYC

So you just found out you’ll be moving to NYC as an international student! One of the things on your checklist is to figure out housing. Sometimes campus housing offices are helpful, but in a lot of cases...

Rental Guide For International Students Moving To New York City

So, you need a new apartment in New York City. Maybe you know 100% you’re not renewing your lease. Or you just got a job in NYC but it doesn’t start for a few months...

3 Tips For Finding NYC Apartments In Advance. Is It Even Possible?

8 FAQs about rent-regulated apartments in NYC. In NYC you may hear people talking about rent control. It’s a blanket term used all over the world to describe some sort of policy that restricts rent increases on housing. But in NYC it means something a little different. New York City has both rent-controlled and rent-stabilized…

What’s The Difference Between Rent-Stabilized And Rent-Controlled Apartments?

Don’t make these common mistakes if you want to try and get a response from NYC real-estate agents every time! Renting in New York City can be frustrating to say the least. Getting the attention of NYC real-estate agents can be even more of a challenge. They get inundated with requests and emails from renters…

2 Email Templates To Get Replies From NYC Real-Estate Agents

Apartment hunting in New York is no easy task. With high rents, and a competitive rental market, securing and qualifying for an apartment may seem impossible. New and old New Yorkers alike can struggle to keep up with all the changing requirements. At openigloo, we receive tons of questions about the NYC application process. Such…

2 Things You Need To Qualify For A New York City Apartment

Are you a pet owner renting in NYC? If so, you may have some questions about apartment hunting with a furry friend. First things first; landlords ARE allowed to prohibit pets in their buildings, unless they are certified medical or emotional support animals. If you are apartment hunting with a service animal, be sure to…

Pet Rules In NYC: What Renters Need To Know About Pet Fees, Deposits + More

Your questions answered about subletting an apartment, short-term leasing, Airbnb and more in New York City. Subletting is a common practice in New York, where leaseholders rent out their space to other renters for a period of time. There are many reasons a renter may need to sublet. Perhaps they are leaving the City for…

5 Things To Know About Subletting An Apartment In New York City

Learn more about the city's rules with our guide to protect yourself against evictions and lockouts in NYC.

4 Things To Know About Evictions And Lockouts In NYC

You’ve just spent a fortune finding and moving into an apartment, only to find out the heat and hot water is subpar. In New York City, landlords are required to make sure the building and individual apartments have functioning hot water 24/7 and that the heat kicks in when it’s supposed to. Here are 3…

3 Things To Know About Heat & Hot Water Rules in NYC

What is a broker fee? Learn all about New York City broker fees, no-fee apartments, and other FAQs on openigloo’s renter tips and resources.

Broker Fees In NYC: How Does It Work? And Who Pays?

Check out the NYC rental application checklist of the most important documents you need when renting from openigloo.

NYC Rental Application Checklist: 8 Things You Need!

Learn about effective rent payment guides on what to do when you're late or missed a payment on openigloo tips and resources.

5 Things To Do If You’re Late Or Can’t Pay Rent

There are over 1 million rent-stabilized apartments in NYC. What does it mean to be rent-stabilized? Where are these apartments and how can you find them? Read these tips and narrow your NYC apartment search.

How To Find Out If You Have A Rent-Stabilized Apartment In New York City

2022’s rental market was a rollercoaster. The year started off with a dramatic reversal of the rent discounts seen throughout the pandemic. Manhattan renters in particular navigated double-digit increases sometimes upward of 50% when their leases came up for renewal. Heading into the summer, the usual seasonal uptick coupled with the influx of renters returning […]

openigloo’s 2023 NYC Rental Market Predictions

Renters in NYC have gotten used to the worst landlord list released by the Office of the New York City Public Advocate every year. By analyzing city data, the Public Advocate presents a list of buildings and landlords with a reputation of having unaddressed violations. At openigloo, a marketplace to help renters find quality apartments, […]

Top 5 (Big) Residential Landlords in NYC 2022

What is it, who is eligible, and how to apply? New York City is expensive and apartments are scarce. The city is consistently fighting to make sure enough apartments are being built to keep up with a growing population. The affordable housing lottery is a program aimed to help renters secure affordable housing within the […]

NYC Affordable Housing Lotteries 101

80% of NYC buildings are heated with radiators – and 70% of those households report being chronically overheated. But what are radiators, how do they work, and what do you need to know about them to survive NYC winters? ​​Radiators work by drawing heat from water or steam and use that heat to warm up […]

NYC Radiators: 5 Things You Need to Know

Winter is upon us! That mean’s heat season is in full effect. From October 1 to May 31 every year, landlords are legally obligated to make sure your apartment and building has functioning and sufficient heat. Here are 5 things every new New Yorker should know about the city’s heat season. 1. When the temperature […]

5 Things Every NYC Renter Needs To Know About Heat Season

With millions of renters in the city, and many more moving each year, it's important to go into your apartment hunt armed with the right information. Here are 5 things every new New Yorker should know before renting an apartment.

Moving To New York? 5 Things You Need To Know BEFORE You Rent An Apartment In NYC

While rental markets are competitive and it may seem like you have to race to sign a lease, there is always an opportunity to negotiate. If you’re planning to renew or sign a new lease, here are six tips for scoring the best deals.

6 Tips To Negotiate Your Rent

The last of the COVID-19 renewals are coming up, and renters are still getting stuck with big rent increases, sometimes upward of 50%. For market-rate tenants, here are some email templates to help you get the negotiations started!

3 Email Templates For When You Want to Negotiate Your Rent

On June 21, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted in the largest rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments since 2013. The Rent Guidelines Board is responsible for setting the allowable increases on stabilized apartments every year. Leases commencing after October 1, 2022 will experience a 3.25% increase on 1 year renewals and a 5% increase on 2 year renewals.

How to Strategize Your Rent-Stabilized Lease Renewal

Package theft is a common occurrence in NYC. If you don’t have a doorman or a dedicated package room in your building, it’s likely you’ve run into issues receiving mail. So what can you do to protect yourself against stolen mail in NYC?

7 Things You Can Do About Package Theft in NYC

Signing a lease is stressful. But rushing the lease signing process could be a costly mistake. Here are 3 things you should check before signing a lease.

3 Things You Should Check Before Signing a Lease

9 Housing Laws That Every NYC Renter Should Know

Breaking a lease in NYC can be a challenge. The pandemic left 1000s of New Yorkers reconsidering their living arrangements. Here are 3 things you need to know about breaking leases in NYC!

3 Things You Should Know Before Breaking A Lease In NYC

Why is getting security deposits back such a pain?

7 Things Every NYC Renter Should Know About Security Deposits

See how your rent stacks up with openigloo's NYC Rent Calculator. Use the calculator to help with your rent negotiations. You can compare NYC apartments' rent against your neighborhood's average.

NYC Rent Calculator | Don't Overpay For Your NYC Apartment

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Nolita

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33 Bond St by TF Cornerstone

The Octagon

Roosevelt Island

Algin Management is a family owned and operated real estate company that owns and manages over 30 no-fee rental buildings in NYC’s premier neighborhoods. This impressive portfolio encompasses over 3,500 no-fee apartment rentals in a wide variety of NYC properties, ranging from pre-war townhouses to newly developed and constructed modern towers, and includes almost 100,000 square feet of retail/commercial space.

ALGIN MANAGEMENT CO

TIBOR SZABO

THE ESTATE OF LEONARD LITWIN

ELIOT SPITZER

Theodore Paolini is a building manager at TF Cornerstone, a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. Led by passionate industry veterans, TF Cornerstone's teams operate with a unique combination of integrity, intellectual discipline and entrepreneurialism.

THEODORE PAOLINI

138 COURT LLC

John A. Catsimatidis is a Greek-American billionaire businessman and radio talk show host. He is the owner, president, chairman, and CEO of Red Apple Group, a conglomerate that owns and operates assets in the energy, real estate, finance, insurance, and supermarket industries.

JOHN CASIMATIDIS

Red Apple Real Estate owns and manages real estate throughout the United States with a focus on the New York Metropolitan market. The company's Myrtle Avenue development project in Fort Greene, Downtown Brooklyn consists of a residential tower and three mid-rise residential buildings. Red Apple owns and manages over 2 million square feet of real estate primarily in New York City, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.

RED APPLE MYRTLE AVENUE DEVELOPMENT II, LLC

Bill Brake is the executive vice president at Related Management Company, a real estate firm that owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets of the highest quality valued at over $60 billion. Their operating portfolio consists of a diversified mix of properties including 32 luxury rental buildings with over 13,000 apartments, over 30 million square feet of commercial space, and 5,500 luxury condominium residences.

BILL BRAKE

This building in Long Island City is owned and managed by TF Cornerstone, a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. It is particularly supervised by Ivan Urgiles, a Long Island City Luxury Apartment Leasing Agent at TF Cornerstone.

4540 EAST COAST LLC

WEST 60TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC

MARIEL VENTURA

Luis Reyes is a salesperson at Coldwell Banker Realty, an American real estate company that seeks to fulfull the dream of home since 1906. Coldwell Banker Realty has a large global presence, with over 100,000 agents worldwide in more than 40 countries. They have guided people home for 117 years, generated $295 billion in sales volume, and is ranked number 1 in Agent Trust.

LUIS REYES

525 W 52 PROPERTY, OWNER LLC

LASZLO KARSAI

TACONIC MGMT COMPANY

DANIEL MCINERNEY

Avni Shala is a building manager at TF Cornerstone based in New York City. TF Cornerstone (TFC) is a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. TFC's main goal is to make lasting social, economic and physical impacts for all stakeholders by empowering and enhancing each community, long after any given project’s completion date.

AVNI SHALA

Kamran Tom Elghanayan is one of the owners of TF Cornerstone, a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. K. Tom, along with Fred Elghanayan, have worked together over the past 5 decades, steadily building a reputation for quality, integrity, and vision.

KAMRAN ELGHANAYAN

Enes Hoxha is a resident manager at Related Companies, an American real estate firm that strives to transform urban life by creating innovative neighborhoods and supporting nurturing communities. Related is committed to building more inclusive cities and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company and the broader real estate industry.

ENES HOXHA

42ND AND 10TH ASSOCIATES, LLC

SKENDER PEROVIC

JOSHUA HERRENKOHL

THE DOWNTOWN CLUB CONDOMINIUM

PAUL AMALFITANO

ZVI MARKOWITZ

Jesus Carlo is a building manager at TF Cornerstone, a privately held vertically integrated real estate development company with a commitment to long-term multi-generational ownership. Carlo has a demonstrated history of working in the property management, hospitality and maintenance industry and is skilled in Home Automation, HVAC, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP).

JESUS CARLO

NEW HYDE PARK REALTY L.P

AVB BOWERY II LLC

TF CONERSTON INC

Ruben Ramos is a resident manager at Metroloft Managment, a real estate agency in New York that believes the New York City conversion market continues to hold significant untapped potential. Through acquisition, development and management, Metroloft Management seeks to fulfull the substantial redevelopment opportunities of an ever-growing demand for housing in Manhattan.

RUBEN RAMOS

200-220 WEST 26 LLC

44TH STREET BFL LLC

Elvin Bautista is a resident manager at Rose Associates, a Certified Minority and Women-owned Business focused on the acquisition, development, and management of multi-family rental properties in New York City and the tri-state area. Rose Associates has raised $20 billion in assets under management, over $1 billion projects under development and 29,000 mutifamily units under management.

ELVIN BAUTISTA

Amy Rose is the president and chief executive officer of Rose Associates, a Certified Minority and Women-owned Business focused on the acquisition, development, and management of multi-family rental properties in New York City and the tri-state area. Under her direction, Rose Capital Group has acquired and is currently developing over 3 million square feet of new multifamily apartments in strategic transit-oriented locations, opportunity zones, and prime locations across the metro area.

AMY ROSE

24TH STREET LIC LLC

MICHAEL WOLFE

CHELSEA WARREN CORPORATION

CHRISTINA FORBES

HECTOR JUAREZ

Keith Werny is the senior vice president at Cooper Square Realty Inc., a subsidary of the management company First Service Residential. First Service Residential seeks to simplify property management by partnering with boards, owners, and developers in an effort to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident. First Service Residential's team consists of local professionals that offer the expertise and solutions to anticipate needs and respond – for every property type.

KEITH WERNY

Christopher Alker is the senior vice president of building opeartions at AKAM, a property management company in New York that is the only brand to fulfill its promise of providing a highly personalized, attentive, hospitality-led service designed for an enriched residential experience. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, AKAM seeks to maintain and build upon its definitive leadership in the management space while transforming the future of the industry at large.