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 … score because you lack a credit history the answer is to open some credit cards and begin making regular ontime …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Philadelphia: I wanted more excitement and to meet other young professionals

… lacking excitement Sam got a job in Manhattan eager to make new friends He landed a room in a furnished rental in a coliving building and is enjoying the builtin … which is in West Philly for about three years for work  I rented a onebedroom apartment in a basic building with no …

By Kelly Kreth |February 2, 2024 - 9:45AM
The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… about looking for other than a regular yearly lease  … 2 Search for apartments online … Like regular rentals many … them  On StreetEasy for example you can use the advanced search option to select the filter for furnished apartments … and Bushwick Outsite Chelsea Midtown Prospect Heights Node Bushwick and Dwellaby Kensington Midwood Ditmas Park …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Need a short-term rental in NYC? Read these temporary housing FAQs first

… Most landlords prefer to rent apartments for standard lease terms typically a year to 18 months so  if you want to rent … housing crisis and shortterm rental apartments catering to visitors take badly needed units off the market  Airbnb … Check this ahead of time  … Is Airbnb illegal in NYC … Visitors to NYC should be aware that NYC does not permit …

By Emily Myers |October 4, 2022 - 12:30PM