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 … expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … the renters with the best financials will be the official leaseholders In this situation a roommate agreement is …

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

… on the citys apartments and buildings You can also check Yelp to see what current or former tenants have to say … about but at least you can see the issue being raised Another suggestion is to pull a Brick Report on the address … address through the  Brick Report  and get a  real estate background check  built from all of New York Citys Open Data …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into … under state and city laws and your buildings rental or sublet rules  … 1 Understand New Yorks rent laws  … Your …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM