Journal
Notes from Wythe Avenue.
Plain-English updates on New York real estate law, the neighborhoods we work, and what we're seeing on the ground. Written by the people showing the apartments.
Renting
The rent freeze is here: what it means if you're rent-stabilized
Starting October 1, renewals on rent-stabilized apartments carry a 0% increase for one- and two-year leases. Who it covers, who it doesn't, and what to check on your renewal.
October 2026 · 4 minRentingThe FARE Act, explained in one page
What changed, who pays the broker, what "landlord-represented" means for you, and the one document you should get before you sign.
June 2026 · 4 minOwnersGood Cause Eviction: what Brooklyn owners need to know
Which buildings are covered, what counts as a reasonable increase, and how it changes the way you set a renewal.
May 2026 · 6 minRentingGuarantors, without the panic
Who qualifies, what they'll be asked for, and the institutional options if family isn't on the table.
April 2026 · 3 min