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4 Tips for Finding a Rental in New York City

Low inventory rates and high demand are the current reality of New York City's apartment rental market. The Big Apple is one of the world's most competitive places in which to find housing, but finding your dream rental is not impossible. The following are four tips to help you maximize your rental experience.

Rent Stabilization Association Fights Rent Freeze

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President of the Rent Stabilization Association: Joseph Strasburg 

The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) will be making a highly debated decision next week in regards to a percentile increase of rent stabilized apartments. Although this vote takes place every year, this year’s decision has been exceptionally publicized due to a potential rent freeze. Bill de Blasio, the first mayor to ever run on the platform of a rent freeze, may come through on his promise—considering that over half the board has been given a seat via his appointment. Although the board favors implementation of the first rent freeze in NYC history, the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA) has other ideas.

New Bill Could Freeze Rent for 24,000 NYC Seniors

Senior Citizen Legislation

Margaret Chin a Manhattan City Councilwoman introduced a new bill on April 10th that would greatly benefit the senior community living in New York City today. This proposed bill would put a rent freeze on senior citizens that are currently earning $50,000 or less annually.

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Bottom 20 Counties to Be a Landlord

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New York City is on top of another real estate list, no surprise. The list of top 20 worst counties in America to be a landlord, surprise!