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

… That hurdle can be impossible to clear given New York Citys notoriously skyhigh rents If that describes your situation … rental is legitfor example its not in a basement and the bedroom has windows  … 4 Go with a coliving company … … A few caveats to keep in mind It is illegal to rent a single room in a coliving spaceall roommates need to be on a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… apartment involves more than finding a reputable contractor and choosing your finishes and appliances It also … your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often difficult to find and typically cost 20 to … and Nomad It offers a hotellike experience with free wifi housekeeping coffee and tea service and access to gyms …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted … skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad … are often designed to protect the landlord more than the tenant So dont rush through the leasesigning process Youll …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… remains red hot Demand is outpacing the supply and rents continue to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the … clearly and sense that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con … agree to fork over more money Worse still is a phantom delivery in which the movers will pack up your stuff take your …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… than 90 days The same applies to room remarketers such as Airbnb  and VRBO Youll also want to steer clear of illegal … places Plus many of the listings have starred reviews a la Airbnb … 9  onefinestay … Admittedly on the high end … these are all private homes its similar to staying at an Airbnb only to the nth degree thanks to onefinestays …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 30, 2025 - 2:00PM