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 for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by … prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good credit For example if you and any …

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 … I scoured NYC for a present that would endear myself to the owner of my Brooklyn buildinga tall man Ill call Robert … If you live in a building owned by a large ownersay a private equity companyits impossible to have a personal …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM