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

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever … expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
First step in buying an apartment: Get your credit score up

… Think youre ready this year to go to the mat and finally buy an apartment in New York City Your first order of … uptick in rates may not sound all that significant wouldbe buyers should remember that a small difference in interest …

By Celia Young |March 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
Getting the NYC rental you want may require thinking like a buyer

… The good news You found a New York City rental apartment you adore … in NYC Heres something you can do Try thinking like a buyer There are many aspects of renting in NYC that mimic … in hand more on the documents you need below so you could apply on the spot It also means zealously guarding …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 15, 2023 - 3:45PM
Need to rent in NYC? Here's what to do before you even start looking at apartments

… Now you need a place to live Firsttime and even seasoned renters will benefit from a refresher on how  to get ready to land a rental apartment in  the city After all the rental market … credit report every 12 months from each credit reporting company Equifax Experian and TransUnion … 2 Get your …

By Emily Myers |January 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
What do NYC landlords look for in a credit check?

… When you apply for a rental apartment New York City landlords will typically pull your credit … what exactly are they looking for What sort of red flags could get you disqualified for an apartment Most NYC … that applying for big ticket things like taking out a loan buying a car and getting another credit card can trigger …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 14, 2022 - 9:30AM