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 … example if you and any roommates want to qualify for an apartment that goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn … history  Put your search into the capable hands of  The Agency a techsavvy real estate brokerage founded by a pair …

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

… Im gonna walk my dog near you and he might pee near your body but its not in a malicious way … Navigating the sea of …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… with the city and with preservation partners to buy our buildings said Zara Cadoux a member of the Pinnacle Tenants … the ongoing legal proceedings according to a spokesperson for the firm But Kenneth Fisher a lawyer working on behalf … District of New York If you live in a rentstabilized apartment in one of these buildings the bankruptcy and …

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

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … a rider attached to the lease There are many exemptions so check out How to tell if your NYC apartment building is … for an application fee  This cost covers the background and credit check which you must supply to your incoming tenant …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… Law FYI a Brick sponsor representing residential tenants condo owners and landlords   The second tip is that a landlord or owner is … are available to offer resources Renters who are facing eviction in Housing Court are guaranteed access to free …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM