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 … previous version of this article was published in April 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our summer  Best … acceptable at larger buildings in areas with high vacancy rates If you know you will need a guarantor you can search …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… to bring home a new pet there are a few strategies you can use to persuade a landlord to give you the green light … presenting it again with updated information for July 2025 Landlords are often worried about the extra wear and tear … without approval can be stressful and puts you at risk of eviction That said there are loopholes to getting pets into …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction  which passed in last years state budget Now finding out if youre covered by the law … their lease is up for renewal Good Cause Eviction gives NYC tenants more bargaining power when negotiating a rent …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… youll likely have the cost of painting deducted from your security deposit  blockburentcalculator … 7 Windows and … there are requirements to provide exhaust fans … 8 Window guards … Owners must provide and install window guards on … that extinguishers benefit from periodic inspections by a licensed company  One caveat A stationary fire extinguisher …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… Zellnor Myrie who sponsored the bill and is running for NYC mayor   TOPA is an important tool to ensure our … not apply to certain exempt buildings including government ownedproperty dorms hotels coops and condos Were in a housing …

By Celia Young |March 28, 2025 - 9:30AM