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NYC bill shifting broker fees to landlords overwhelmingly approved by City Council
The City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that would largely shift the cost of broker fees to landlords, in a hit to the real estate industry.
Average upfront cost for an NYC apartment with broker's fee hits whopping all-time high
The whopping amount includes the broker's cut, first month's rent in advance and security deposit, according to the study by the rental-listing company StreetEasy.
My nightmare tenant turned my home into a ‘megamansion party house’ — don’t let it happen to you
A California homeowner had been renting out her unique property for decades with no issues — until she met the tenant from hell.
These NYC apartments near Billionaires' Row cost $99K — but there's a catch
It's one of just about 100 Big Apple co-ops with the rare arrangement.
NYC landlady allegedly strangled by unhinged tenant with blood on his head who performed 'exorcism' on her
An Astoria landlady was allegedly strangled by her unhinged tenant who performed an "exorcism" on her for over 10 terrifying minutes, she told The Post.
Million-dollar home in trendy nabe hits market for $488K — but buyers face major catch
The 3 bed, 2 bath, Edwardian-styled home is nestled in a cul-de-sac in the trendy Russian Hills neighborhood.
Once again, the NYC Rent Board hurts landlords — and tenants in the long term
New York City's housing stock is set to grow even more distressed after the Rent Guidelines Board just voted yet again to limit increases for a million rent-stabilized apartments to...
State doubles down in fight against 'squatter's rights'
Pennsylvania tenants and homeowners may soon get clear legislative guidance overcoming improperly claimed "squatter's rights."
With NYC's affordable housing in crisis, rents must rise to keep buildings from going under
Tenants and owners in every neighborhood of New York City are suffering the effects of years of economically damaging housing policies and underfunded rent increases. That’s why there’s so much...
Related's Hudson Yards inks 2 major deals in Covington & Burling, Susquehanna International Group
Two just-signed, major, new deals demonstrate the sustained appeal of Related’s Hudson Yards complex -- and the preference for newer buildings over highly-regarded older ones. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the...
NYC's squatter scourge is so bad even lefty lawmakers are moving to crack down
Liu credited coverage by The Post and others for bringing “to our attention a problem that needed to be addressed.”
Here's hoping Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn't cave in budget talks
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to cave to progressives in New York state budget talks and expand rent control, after also backing down on school-aid cuts. Is there anything she’ll...
Even a tweaked 'Good Cause' rent-control bill will clobber NY housing
Everyone agrees New York’s housing market is broken, yet lawmakers are intent on breaking it more — via the deceptively named “Good Cause Eviction” bill they aim to pass as...
Proof that Albany's 'pro-tenant' reforms are killing NYC housing
Building owners warned that Albany’s draconian 2019 rent-law changes meant to "protect" tenants would actually prove disastrous to them, as well as to landlords, and new data show how right...
Inside $2M Queens home with water views where a squatter is living it up
Months after the $2 million purchase of this Shore Road residence, the owners can't move in -- and listing images show the squatter is getting luxe fittings.
Queens couple's squatter nightmare shows the madness of New York's 'tenant protections'
Retirees Susana and Joseph Landa are being terrorized by a squatter in their $2 million Queens home.
Handyman-turned-squatter hunter outlines ‘nightmare scenario’ when migrants catch on to housing laws
A handyman-turned-squatter hunter is concerned that migrants entering the U.S. will catch on to states' lenient tenants' rights laws and create a squatting crisis that's "beyond control."
NY real estate broker accused of charging sky-high finder's fees agrees to pay $260K in settlement
“With our state staring down a housing crisis, excessive broker fees are not just unfair – they’re a threat to hard-working families looking to call New York home,” Hochul said.
Landlords admit to stealing tenant's dog in lease dispute -- but a year later get no jail time and pooch still missing
Two Wisconsin landlords who admitted to stealing one of their tenant's dogs following a lease dispute will not face any jail time even as the dog remains missing a year...
Deals on office space lure big companies back into NYC's best towers
Demand for premium office space builds in Midtown.