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

… With median rents in New York City hitting new records   its harder than ever … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift … a twobedroom apartment  Sometimes the renters with the best financials will be the official leaseholders In this …

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 … the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years  If you need to leave your apartment before the end of the lease you risk …

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 to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad … see if theres any reference to what happens if you need to leave early  Landlords are required to make a reasonable …

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

… to buy your rental building A New York state bill the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act TOPA would make that … be required to disclose information about operating costs necessary repairs and mortgages on the building Qualified … translate to a TOPA with teeth As far as Colon knows the current budget negotiations do not include the $250 million …

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