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

… described in detail below According to Adam Frisch senior managing director at  Mantus Real Estate this … less coverage for the owner but its a lower premium for the tenant he said  Frisch said thirdparty guarantors are less … companiesor play the long game and enter the affordable housing lottery  … 4 Leverage the seasonal advantage … …

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

a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That … Housing  a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable refusal Their … consent to the assignmentand it is often unclear what that looks likethe tenant cannot proceed with the assignment If …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… Many New York City renters dream of one day owning an apartmentbut what if you and your … would be required to disclose information about operating costs necessary repairs and mortgages on the building … mandating that large corporations wait 75 days before making an offer on a single or twofamily home  TOPA would …

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