NYC’s First City-Run Grocery Store Is Coming to East Harlem — Here’s What You Need to Know
Mayor Mamdani announced NYC’s first city-owned grocery store will open at La Marqueta in East Harlem, with plans for one in each borough by 2029. Here’s what it means for New Yorkers.
NYC Rent-Stabilized Lease Renewal Rights: What Your Landlord Must Do — and Can’t Do — in 2026
If you’re in a rent-stabilized apartment, your landlord must offer you a lease renewal — and there are strict limits on how much they can raise your rent. Here’s your 2026 guide to lease renewal rights under NYC law.
CityFHEPS and the One-Shot Deal: NYC’s Best Rental Assistance Programs Explained
If you’re behind on rent or facing eviction in NYC, CityFHEPS and the One-Shot Deal can help. Here’s who qualifies, how to apply, and what to do right now.
Your ConEd Bill Is Going Up This Summer — Here’s How to Fight Back
Con Edison’s 2026 rate increases are hitting just as summer AC season begins. Here’s exactly what the increases mean for your bill, plus the HEAP Cooling Assistance program opening April 15 that can get you a free air conditioner.
NYC Spring 2026 Rent Reality Check: What Renters Need to Know Before Signing a Lease
NYC rents are rising faster in 2026, with vacancy at a 50-year low. Here is what the latest StreetEasy and Zillow data shows by borough, plus what rent-stabilized tenants and apartment hunters need to know this spring.
Should You Move to Sunnyside, Queens? 2026 Rent, Transit, and Neighborhood Guide
Sunnyside, Queens offers one of the best transit-to-rent ratios in NYC. Here’s what studios to 2-bedrooms cost in 2026, what the 7 train commute is really like, and whether this low-key Queens neighborhood fits your lifestyle.
Know Your Rights: NYC’s Good Cause Eviction Law and the New Tenant Protections You Need in 2026
NYC tenants have more protections than ever in 2026. Here’s what the Good Cause Eviction law, rent stabilization guidelines, and Mayor Mamdani’s new Office to Protect Tenants mean for your rights — plus how to take action.
Your April Benefits Checklist: Free Tax Prep, IDNYC Perks, and the Programs NYC Doesn’t Advertise Enough
April 15 is the tax deadline — and NYC offers free tax prep at 140+ sites if you earn under $97,000. Plus: IDNYC museum memberships, SYEP updates, and how to screen for 80+ benefit programs at once.
NYC Housing Lottery Alert: 291 Affordable Apartments in East New York, Plus a Brownsville Deadline This Week
Multiple affordable housing lotteries are open right now in Brooklyn, including 291 apartments at the Innovative Urban Village in East New York (from $561/month) and studios in Brownsville with a deadline of April 10. Here’s how to apply.
Co-Living Spaces vs. Renting with Roommates in NYC: Which Is Right for You in 2026?
Can’t afford a NYC apartment alone? Here’s a practical 2026 comparison of co-living spaces like Outpost Club, Cohabs, and SharedEasy vs. finding your own roommates — with real costs, pros, cons, and how to decide.