I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?

… Many New Yorkers would envy this situation when it comes to rental conundrums Having six figures in your bank account … see that you earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent so your rental application wont be a typical one  As … Others will reject you out of hand  Without a salary your best bet is to find a guarantor usually a parent or another …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 20, 2026 - 9:30AM
Can my landlord give me a space heater instead of fixing the heat?

… … Space heaters are not an adequate source of heat during the … Generally buildings must have central gas or electric heat for the building Rozen said Lack of heat or hot water is a … if outdoor temperatures drop below 55 degrees during the day from 6 am to 10 pm throughout heat season At night the …

By Brick Underground |January 26, 2026 - 11:30AM
Who is responsible for fixing a clogged drain, you or your landlord?

… and if theres proof of that a landlord could conceivably charge the tenant A consistent pattern of clogs would also … a plunger or drain cleaner What can happen Tenants might be charged for repeated problems that could have been avoided …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 18, 2025 - 9:30AM
Can my NYC landlord really make me trash my cannabis plants?

…     … Many New Yorkers can grow their own marijuana in their … that your neighbors and your landlord cant spot it from the street If you decide to grow marijuana indoors the OCM …

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM
My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?

… In short that fee is too much and too soon Its illegal for your landlord to charge you any late fee unless your … + Landlords … landlords … Realty Bites … renters … renting … My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three …

By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM