FOR ANYONE MOVING TO/LIVING IN NYC:... more >

Found a great website that lists tons of no-fee apartment buildings throughout New York, as well as their contact info. The site even states whether or not the buildings are pet friendly. Worth a look if you're going the no-fee route:

http://www.nybits.com/apartments.html

I'm soon coming up on being out of school for a year and am confronted with choosing whether or not to renew my lease (I only signed a one-year one). I didn't know ahead of time, but apparently the landlord has the right to up my lease if I resign. He's looking to raise it by $100. Anyone have any advice? Should I cave and just renew for the new amount?... more >