NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents in New York City hitting new records   its harder than ever … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift … rent and want to avoid more stringent leasing management companies How to get around a NYC landlords 40X rent rule …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM