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 … goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn north of $120000 a year to be successful Renters with shaky credit or … 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick  week  … 1 Find a personal or institutional …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… When youre searching for an apartment in New York Citys  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more … Brick Underground After all when you rent in NYC you give a landlord a lot of information about yourself And very often …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against agents and landlords for violating a new law that requires … platforms since the FARE Act went into effect  A Real Estate Board of New York spokesperson told Brick Underground …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM