9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … income and credit requirements that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet those standards you … guarantor These thirdparty guarantors charge an average fee of 65 to 85 percent of a months rent for US …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … management companies How to get around a NYC landlords 40X rent rule Find a guarantor A personal guarantor usually a friend …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are … do it the most effective and safest way The expert tenant lawyers at Outerbridge Law PC are an affordable way to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM