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 for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements usually expected by landlords … be willing to look beyond the score if they need to fill apartments At some point they have to decide Do they have …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… Rents hit an unusual high in February and in many cases landlords are offering apartments to the highest bidder … in support of TOPA on Saturday … How TOPA could help … Under TOPA tenants would have to form a tenant organization … make an offer on buildings even if tenants waive their rights to make their own bid according to the Assembly bills …

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