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 … to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who …

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

… in Manhattan longtime site  Apartment Ratings  uses an epIQ index thats designed to give you an accurate and authentic … You can limit your search to buildings with an A+ epIQ index however doing so sharply limits your search …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… When searching for an apartment in New York people typically have a … In Caroline Shadoods case her apartment in Glendale Queens really has the quiet neighbors part nailed because … streets near my place lead to graveyards So when I say I live in a graveyard I guess technically Im in a plot of land …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports … has settled three disputes and won another three at a city court Vasquez Sanchez told Brick  Those numbers represent … this law to reach out to us as soon as possible by calling 311 or visiting nycgovconsumers But proving a FARE Act …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
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 … maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent …

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 … found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 however landlords can no longer refuse to rent …

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