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

… new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by … to Adam Frisch senior managing director at  Mantus Real Estate this development is a lasting impact of the …

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

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified … in a corporatemanaged amenityrich rental building where renewal offers are often nonnegotiable  On … it by $150 per month the next He negotiated it down to $100 and got a bathroom renovation We were willing to pay …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM