9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … picture from your phone is best Letter of employment or offer letter or letter from a CPA if selfemployed that … where youre from your career thus far what you do in your free time why you like the apartment and why youd be a great …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing

… would still run criminal background checks and reject his rental applications It was a disheartening experience Once … degree in social work at Lehman College in the Bronx Many renters find themselves shut out of the housing market after … supporting information that explains who you are today and why you would be a good tenant she said adding we encourage …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM