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 … goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn north of $120000 a year to be successful Renters with shaky credit or … 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick  week  … 1 Find a personal or institutional …

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

… searching for an apartment in New York Citys  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more … like garbage management and how likely you are to get your security deposit back quickly  Pro Tip Pro Tip Looking for a landlord …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

law The 2019 rent reforms changed how much landlords can charge potential tenants for background checks and added new … you are free to rent it out Unlike in a coop you own the property rather than a share of the building and that means … expect to spend about 5 or 6 percent of the rent on their services … 10 Update your apartment insurance  … You need to …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… to your neighbors 247and dealing with a fair share of noise as a result But what if noise from next door above or below is so disruptive that it interferes with your life According to a recent New York Times article analyzing … steps you can take to address the issue while maintaining a good relationship or at least avoiding escalation The first …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM