What it’s like renting in New York City post-FARE Act
By: Matthew Sedacca | Published: 2025-07-11 12:00:00 | Source: www.curbed.com
It’s been a month since the law ending forced broker fees took effect, and the rental market these days feels, well, weird.
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Alex, a freelancer who works in film and television, thought the no-fee one-bedroom in Sunnyside he found on StreetEasy seemed promising. But when he finally toured it in late June, he noticed all the windows looked at walls. He asked the broker showing him the place if he had anything else available, ideally with an actual view. Well, there was another apartment upstairs, the broker said. But if he wanted to see it, “you have to hire me.” Alex wasn’t sure…
