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

… upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift … and March Explore legal coliving companiesor play the long game and enter the affordable housing lottery  … 4 Leverage … the seasonal advantage … Traditionally winter is slower for rentals so if you search for an apartment from October …

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  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more … One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against … administrative charges Vasquez Sanchez said We urge any New Yorker who believes theyve encountered a violation of this … were able to negotiate with a landlord to keep their current place And James did report at least one suspicious …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
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 … marketrate tenants from eviction and extreme rent increases currently set at above 882 percent That means that a tenant … or other shortterm rental sites Read this FAQ for New Yorkers first  for more details … 6 Know how much rent you …

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

… Living in a New York City apartment means being in close proximity to your … … Hire a pro … The NYC noise code enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection DEP and NYPD …

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