David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Bill to End Forced Rental Broker Fees Goes to Council Vote With Veto-Proof Support
Mayor Adams considers the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act, which could eliminate tenant-paid broker fees, promoting affordability amidst a tight rental market and support from Councilmember Ossé.
How to Find Housing With a Voucher in New York City
Finding affordable housing in New York City is a lengthy and challenging process for low-income individuals utilizing housing vouchers, often compounded by discrimination and bureaucratic hurdles.
Getting Your Apartment Security Deposit Back: A Guide for New York Tenants
As your lease comes to an end, ensure you receive your full security deposit back. Your landlord must return it within 14 days, unless they provide a detailed list of any deductions. Document the condition of the apartment and request an inspection to avoid disputes. If issues arise, you have options for recourse, including small claims court.
Albany Housing Inaction Boomerangs on Increasingly Pricey City
Rents are rising, apartment development starts drop and construction jobs decline, new statistics show. By Greg David Mar 14 4:59am EDT With the state legislature deadlocked with the governor and mayor on what to do about the city’s housing crisis,…
The Rent Is Still Too High
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right. By Farrah Hassen | February 21, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News “How we gonna pay last year’s rent?” the chorus implores in…
Looking for an NYC Apartment? Good Luck.
Rental vacancy rate plunges to 1.4%, key Census report says, as low-income New Yorkers struggle the most. By Greg David Feb 8 5:30pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News The vacancy rate for New York City rental apartments has dropped…
Why Are NYC Rents So High? It’s Complicated
COVID spurred many tenants to vacate city apartments, but changing rent laws and rising interest rates are among factors now encouraging people to stay put — with few new apartments available. Greg David and Sam Rabiyah, The City This article…
Airbnb and Hosts Sue City, Calling New Registration Rules a Virtual Ban
Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Jun 1 7:03pm EDT by THE CITY Hospitality giant Airbnb and several of its local hosts filed lawsuits against New York City on Thursday, with both seeking to block a…
How To Foster a Positive Relationship With Your Tenants
Having a positive relationship with your tenants makes dealing with any problems much easier. Discover how you can improve your tenant relationships.
Manhattan and Brooklyn Rents Flatten After Record Surge — But Don’t Expect Bargains
Relentless increases that drove rents listed for in Manhattan and Brooklyn to record highs came to a screeching halt this fall, the latest report from the real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman finds. Greg David, The City Republished with Permission: The…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor