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 of 80 times the monthly rent and if the landlord is extra cautious reside in the tristate area New York … through March you may find a landlord who is more open to renting to you if you are just below the financial threshold …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know …  protections  for rentstabilized tenants This will affect how you operate your rental so its worth reading up on the … Good Cause eviction law The 2019 rent reforms changed how much landlords can charge potential tenants for background …

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 … then found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords   With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 … troubling about the data collected from courts is that it doesnt point to who was in the rightit just indicates that …

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