9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… generous concessions renters used to see are gone at least for now Our rental inventory is extremely low said Liz … to find a way to work around them Its important to do your homework on your chosen neighborhood and to keep your … of emails and accommodate hundreds of showings for a single rental Lawton advised Do not text them call them or …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … guarantor like Insurent and TheGuarantors which will guarantee the entire lease  In the past Hamm said landlords …

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

… situation One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews … and buildings You can also check Yelp to see what current or former tenants have to say With all reviews its … to you by Brick Underground After all when you rent in NYC you give a landlord a lot of information about yourself …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM