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 … expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … one workaround to assuage a landlords concerns putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats …

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

… you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews before … reports Department of Building complaints energy ratings evictions crime statistics and more Youll want to pay …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against agents and … landlords for violating a new law that requires landlords to pay commissions for the brokers they hire But what … Underground The FARE Act mandates landlords to pay their own brokers rather than asking renters to cough up their …

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 … 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