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

… lost one workaround to assuage a landlords concerns putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats … be willing to look beyond the score if they need to fill apartments At some point they have to decide Do they have … 40X rent rule Find a guarantor A personal guarantor usually a friend or relative is someone who will cosign your …

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

… in Manhattan longtime site  Apartment Ratings  uses an epIQ index thats designed to give you an accurate and authentic … You can limit your search to buildings with an A+ epIQ index however doing so sharply limits your search …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
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 place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut … fees on owners calculated either as a percentage of an apartments monthly maintenance or a percentage of the rent …

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

… York City apartment means being in close proximity to your neighbors 247and dealing with a fair share of noise as a … running around above your bedroom While excessively noisy neighbors can be challenging there are practical steps you …   Heres a concise guide to dealing with extremely noisy neighbors based on the realities of NYC living … Document …

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