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

… new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements generally expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 …

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

… me avoid a rent increase Editors note Brick Undergrounds Inside Stories features firstperson accounts of dramatic … us in this apartment too Have an unusual NYC real estate story to share Drop us an email We respect all requests for … … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … holidays … Inside Stories … landlords … tenants … The holiday gift I …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … $50 or 5 percent of the monthly rent whichever is the lower amount Setting up a rent collection method online can be …

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