landlords

Couple sitting on couch upset by loud neighbors

How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM

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 … one workaround to assuage a landlords concerns putting down additional funds as part of the security deposit Thats … … A personal guarantor is someone who will cosign your lease and pay the rent if you cant They are generally …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM

Rent

Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM

New york city street and brownstone buildings with trees covered in Christmas white lights one point perspective car dusk or early morning stock photo

Roommates + Landlords

The holiday gift I gave my landlord helped me avoid a rent increase

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

Neighborhood Intel

What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

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

This is a photograph of brightly painted fire escapes on historic brick buildings in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

The Search

NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM

Apartment buildings on the Upper East Side of Manhattan

The Market

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 … you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure adequate insurance coverage Be prepared for …