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 … income requirements generally expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual … or more roommates is a common solutionoften three or four people share a twobedroom apartment  Sometimes the renters …

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