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

… in New York City hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … credit For example if you and any roommates want to rent an apartment for $3000 you would need to earn north of … … A personal guarantor is someone who will cosign your lease and pay the rent if you cant They are generally …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically … 1st 2023 and before September 30th 2024 can increase by 275 percent Twoyear leases can be increased by 525 percent  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… offer more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding bookshelfstyle … in July 2024   We are presenting it again with updated information for July 2025 … How do bookshelf walls make …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… But youre still sweating because you havent received your security deposit from your old place and youre counting on … plenty of NYC renters have horror stories about  losing a security deposit to a recalcitrant landlord The New York … a letter to their landlord to demand the return of their security deposit  My hope is that we help a lot of people …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… a challenge The rental process can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And what exactly … to wrap your head around but its not all bad newsseriously If youre flexible about where you are willing to live the …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Delayed Section 8 payments could worsen discrimination against tenants, NYC attorneys warn

… Thousands of lowincome tenants in New York City rely on federally funded vouchers to pay part … significant policy change according to the spokesperson For years NYCHAs receipt and distribution of these funds was …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM