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 … one or more roommates is a common solutionoften three or four people share a twobedroom apartment  Sometimes the …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

New York City is one of the most petfriendly cities in the … is in no way an endorsement of skirting the rules in your lease One is the threemonth rule which means that if you …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… building staff over the holidays is standard practice in NYC so dont be surprised if your super becomes more … like discontinued amenities but also problems like heat hot water or repairs If conditions are really badlike no heatthe … a warranty of habitability claim which is a defense for nonpayment of rent where conditions are dangerous to life …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what … your safety and compliance with a lead paint test today … 3 Fire safety measures … Your apartment should have a fire and … of buildings with three or more apartments is selfclosing doorsthese can help prevent fire and smoke from one …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… not do While an owner is required to disclose a buildings history of natural flood events thanks to a 2023 law they are not required to volunteer information about floods due to mechanical or plumbing issues Instead … ask about flooding  The nose does not lie  Lawrence J Ubell president of  Accurate Building Inspectors  previously told …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM