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 generally expected by … for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings …

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

… searching for an apartment in New York Citys  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more … before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One way you can do that is to read … more serious and current violationsnot every issue that shows up is a red flag Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to check for …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
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 St all told … different options to potentially participate in the bidding process That bidding process is just months away and … roaches which in part inspired her to run for office Why should we pay and get a lack of service Souffrant Forrest …

By Celia Young |October 29, 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 … landlords to pay commissions for the brokers they hire But what happened after the city collected those complaints The … lawsuit  Under the FARE Act a renter can complain to DCWP if theyre being pressured to pay a landlord brokers fee …

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 … know about the new broker fee law New Yorks new Good Cause eviction law protects many marketrate tenants from eviction …

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

… peak after 10 pm We get calls like this all the time said Alan Fierstein founder and president of NYC acoustical consulting … to back up your complaint   Before alerting the landlord Fierstein recommends having the super doorman or other …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… Searching for an apartment in New York City is always … … If you end up in NYC housing court for any reason your name will typically come up in court data searched by tenant … … What is the tenant blacklist Can it prevent me from renting in NYC …

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