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 … because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good credit For … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift …

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

One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews before … reviews work … Want to save time by homing in on toprated landlords from the getgo If you are looking for a … browse available listings and apply to apartments they are interested in Entering a buildings address brings up general …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
The holiday gift I gave my landlord helped me avoid a rent increase

… This year I had something on my holiday shopping list that … the first time in my adult life I didnt have to worry about how I would afford a rent hike … A new holiday tradition … … to me Robert values our amicable landlordtenant dynamic as much as we do While theres no way to know for sure if he …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM
What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… When searching for an apartment in New York people typically have a few key features theyre … looking for Lush with lots of space and quiet neighbors are all usually pretty appealing descriptors In Caroline …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 similar stories at a Monday … that a new mayoral administration would focus on tenants rights she told Brick Underground after the rally When Brick …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings …

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

… Living in a New York City apartment means being in close proximity to your neighbors … to a recent New York Times article analyzing NYCs 311 service logs noise complaints topped the list with 738816 … average of more than 2000 every day and up from about 19 percent over 2023 Residential noise accounts for …

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

… more so if youve ever been involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 …

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