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

… here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good … for some negotiation  For example the owner of a one bedroom in BedStuy told Brick Underground that a renter with … is a common solutionoften three or four people share a twobedroom apartment  Sometimes the renters with the best …

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  … apartments and buildings You can also check Yelp to see what current or former tenants have to say With all reviews … to first submit your own anonymous review of a building you live or have lived in  Allia Mohamed openigloos CEO and …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… The tenants of the red brick and concrete building at 1296 Pacific St all told similar … Heights building on Sept 29th to call for repairs at the property which the Department of Housing Preservation and …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 owning a …  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