Co-living 2.0: Proposed NYC law would legalize shared housing in new development to ease housing crisis

… in communal housing companies that in some cases  broke the rules  New York City is taking another look at coliving … he said The legislation modifies the Housing Maintenance Code Building Code and Fire Code to make new construction … companies cut corners such as with layouts Some coliving apartments were carved up to create additional bedrooms that …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 29, 2026 - 1:00PM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … shift favors renters More buildings accept institutional guarantors described in detail below According to Adam … through March you may find a landlord who is more open to renting to you if you are just below the financial threshold …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM