How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge … the landlord more than they are asking Yes bidding wars for rentals are a thing here although there are strategies for … pets outright or have limits on the weight and breed of dogs permitted so check before you sign anything Also find …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who … less coverage for the owner but its a lower premium for the tenant he said  Frisch said thirdparty guarantors are less … and enter into a roommate agreement with the other tenants  We recommend having a roommate agreement because …

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

… highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You … Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law And NYCs new …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … was published in October 2024 It has been updated with new information for October 2025 As a beginner landlord your … qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 … your next rent payment Whether its $1500 or $5000 plenty of NYC renters have horror stories about  losing a security … factcheck the answers an AI model gives you As Depositrons home page notes its not a lawyer and it cannot give you …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM