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

… in New York City hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … credit For example if you and any roommates want to rent an apartment for $3000 you would need to earn north of … … A personal guarantor is someone who will cosign your lease and pay the rent if you cant They are generally …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM