• It’s official: New York City is getting a rent
freeze,
The Real Deal

    It’s official: New York City is getting a rent freeze

    New York City is freezing the rents of rent-stabilized apartments.  The city’s Rent Guidelines Board voted seven to one in favor of a freeze Thursday night, at El Museo del Barrio in Manhattan. The board approved rent increases of 0 percent on one-year leases and 0 percent on two-year leases The res

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  • Policy Pro: DSA wins could revive REST Act, Council strikes
ULURP deals,
The Real Deal

    Policy Pro: DSA wins could revive REST Act, Council strikes ULURP deals

    This story gives you a peek at the content coming to our new platform, TRD Policy Pro. Sign up to get early access here. Hey there, let’s get into today’s news at the intersection of policy and real estate: In this edition we mention: Tenant-rights attorney Adam Bojak, Onondaga County Legislator Mau

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  • How to Compare Apartments Beyond Monthly Rent,
Redfin Blog

    How to Compare Apartments Beyond Monthly Rent

    When searching for a new apartment, it’s easy to focus on one number: the monthly rent. But two apartments with the same advertised price can have very different overall costs and living experiences. Utility fees, lease terms, amenities, commute times, and maintenance quality can all affect whether

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