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

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … who is flexible about guarantors pets flexing your space with temporary wallsor who wont automatically reject …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… research on a building before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One way you can do … apartments and buildings You can also check Yelp to see what current or former tenants have to say With all reviews … to first submit your own anonymous review of a building you live or have lived in  Allia Mohamed openigloos CEO and …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
The holiday gift I gave my landlord helped me avoid a rent increase

… This year I had something on my holiday shopping list that would make many New York City renters balk a gift for my landlord  In addition to searching for a book for my parents … it again in case you missed it … Getting to know my landlord … I should start by saying that I didnt give gifts …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM
Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… The tenants of the red brick and concrete building at 1296 Pacific … in May Now more than 5000 units across Manhattan the Bronx Queens and Brooklyn will likely trade hands at an auction at … of lead paint  Jon Deliz a public school teacher who has lived at 1296 Pacific St for 13 years said hes had recurring …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the … to your incoming tenant with a receipt  Some coop and condo boards impose additional fees on owners calculated either …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… Searching for an apartment in New York City is always challenging … by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 however landlords can no longer refuse to rent to someone solely based on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM