NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats because c hanges to the rent laws in 2019 … of several options to consider when you are looking for a rental but dont have the kind of salary that landlords want … if you cant Or you can use an institutional guarantor which guarantees the entire lease Landlords are more willing to …

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

… When youre searching for an apartment in New York Citys  … it from us Doing research on a building before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
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