Blog Posts

Moving To New York? 5 Things You Need To Know BEFORE You Rent An Apartment In NYC

September 2022 | the openigloo team

With millions of renters in the city, and many more moving each year, it’s important to go into your apartment hunt armed with the right information. Here are 5 things every new New Yorker should know before renting an apartment.

6 Tips To Negotiate Your Rent

July 2022 | the openigloo team

While rental markets are competitive and it may seem like you have to race to sign a lease, there is always an opportunity to negotiate. If you’re planning to renew or sign a new lease, here are six tips for scoring the best deals.

3 Email Templates For When You Want to Negotiate Your Rent

July 2022 | the openigloo team

The last of the COVID-19 renewals are coming up, and renters are still getting stuck with big rent increases, sometimes upward of 50%. For market-rate tenants, here are some email templates to help you get the negotiations started!

How to Strategize Your Rent-Stabilized Lease Renewal

June 2022 | the openigloo team

On June 21, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted in the largest rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments since 2013. Leases commencing after October 1, 2022 will experience a 3.25% increase on 1 year renewals. So what does this mean for rent-stabilized renters? It depends on a few things.

7 Things You Can Do About Package Theft

August 2021 | the openigloo team

Package theft is a common occurrence in NYC. If you don’t have a doorman or a dedicated package room in your building, it’s likely you’ve run into issues receiving mail. So what can you do to protect yourself against stolen mail in NYC?

3 Things You Should Check Before Signing a Lease

June 2021 | the openigloo team

Signing a lease is stressful. But rushing the lease signing process could be a costly mistake. Here are 3 things you should check before signing a lease.

9 Housing Laws That Every NYC Renter Should Know

June 2021 | the openigloo team

New York has some of the most robust set of laws to protect renters. The catch? Renters often may not have the time to know the ins and outs of every law and what applies to them. Here are 9 housing laws that every NYC renter should know.

3 Things You Should Know Before Breaking A Lease In NYC

May 2021 | the openigloo team

Breaking a lease in NYC can be a challenge. The pandemic left 1000s of New Yorkers reconsidering their living arrangements. Here are 3 things you need to know about breaking leases in NYC!

7 Things Every NYC Renter Should Know About Security Deposits

March 2021 | the openigloo team

Don't sign a lease in New York City without knowing these 7 things about security deposits. Number 1? Landlords have 14 days to return your deposit.

How To Find Out If You Have A Rent-Stabilized Apartment In NYC

March 2021 | the openigloo team

There are over 1 million rent-stabilized apartments in NYC. What does it mean to be rent-stabilized? Where are these apartments and how can you find them? Read these tips and narrow your NYC apartment search.