No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly rent That hurdle can be impossible to clear given New York Citys notoriously skyhigh rents If that describes your situation youll need to find a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… and forked over thousands of dollars for a New York City rental of your very own But youre still sweating because you … place and youre counting on that money to make your next rent payment Whether its $1500 or $5000 plenty of NYC renters have horror stories about  losing a security deposit …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride

… fraudsters arent feigning hot dates but a new place to live  It was frustrating disheartening a little embarrassing … renters But what is shocking is how sophisticated some of these scams have become  Brick Underground spoke to … them Its also unclear how many scams take place in NYC given that the FBI and Federal Trade Commission both …

By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… creatives growing families and empty nesters alike High rents and sales prices are also indicative of the ongoing … in rentals  Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to stress less about your NYC living situation Staying in a Blueground apartment means … longer Click here to check out our available apartments in Manhattan Brooklyn and Long Island City Other notsogood news …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM