renting

Residential buildings in NYC
The Search
How bidding wars for rentals work, and ways to deal with the competition
By Brick Underground |April 10, 2026 - 9:30AM
Ant marching across a tile floor
Troubleshooting
How to deal with an ant infestation in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |April 6, 2026 - 3:00PM
rental apartments NYC
The Search
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 20, 2026 - 9:30AM
image
The Search
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment
By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
apartment buildings in NYC
The Search
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever … expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
rent negotiations nyc brick underground
The Market
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
This is a photograph of brightly painted fire escapes on historic brick buildings in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The Search
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next
By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
Apartment buildings on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
The Market
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time
By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.
Affordable Housing
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works
By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM