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

… continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings accept institutional guarantors described in … thirdparty guarantors are less likely to be approved at small momandpopowned buildings and more likely to be …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
The holiday gift I gave my landlord helped me avoid a rent increase

… list that would make many New York City renters balk a gift for my landlord  In addition to searching for a book for my … that would endear myself to the owner of my Brooklyn buildinga tall man Ill call Robert While the search wasnt … season rolled around she proposed that we get Robert a small gift I recoiled at firstafter all who gets their …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM
Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… the red brick and concrete building at 1296 Pacific St all told similar stories at a Monday night rally They lugged … impacted by the bankruptcy filing Were exploring different options to potentially participate in the bidding … may not be aware of the impending sale of their building If youre not sure whether youre living in one of the 93 …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… a new law that requires landlords to pay commissions for the brokers they hire But what happened after the city … listing platforms since the FARE Act went into effect  A Real Estate Board of New York spokesperson told Brick Underground …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure … an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM