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

… lost one workaround to assuage a landlords concerns putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats … for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings … less coverage for the owner but its a lower premium for the tenant he said  Frisch said thirdparty guarantors are less …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Getting the NYC rental you want may require thinking like a buyer

… The good news You found a New York City rental apartment you adore The bad news So did the … in NYC Heres something you can do Try thinking like a buyer There are many aspects of renting in NYC that mimic …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 15, 2023 - 3:45PM
Need to rent in NYC? Here's what to do before you even start looking at apartments

… Now you need a place to live Firsttime and even seasoned renters will benefit from a refresher on how  to get ready … on your credit report make sure they are corrected and get letters of explanation for any major issues like a lien or … Manhattan Figure out whats most important to youwhether its size price location or amenitiesand then determine where …

By Emily Myers |January 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
What do NYC landlords look for in a credit check?

… When you apply for a rental apartment New York City landlords will typically pull your credit report … that applying for big ticket things like taking out a loan buying a car and getting another credit card can trigger …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 14, 2022 - 9:30AM
What Millennial renters want: Online rent payments, credit reporting, and Le Creuset cookware

… homeowner than previous generations especially in expensive New York City But as the largest living generation in the US … that is postponing key milestones from marriage to car buying and certainly home buying Owning seems far out of …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 1, 2022 - 2:30PM
Rattled by rising mortgage rates? Here are 3 ways NYC buyers can offset the cost of a pricier loan

… If youre trying to buy a place in New York City youre likely getting pretty rattled by rising mortgage rates which make getting a loan much more … says adding that adjustable mortgagesthe ones that got the bad rap with rates that adjust every month are not the same …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 17, 2022 - 4:00PM