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

… need to find a cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a … to have a credit score of at least 700 and an annual income of at least 80 times the monthly rentworking out to a … have income requirements that are significantly less strict than landlords 40times rent rule  and are …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your … the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of this article was published in October 2024 It has been …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … must be given a walkthrough to observe the condition of the unit and any existing damage  When you move out you can also … lease says Just be prepared to provide the documentation  … 11 Read the lease for rules about air conditioners … Some …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
An insider's guide to finding a short-term, furnished rental in NYC

… apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished rental here is even harder Its a dilemma … City Most rentals are in elevator buildings and many are pet friendly New features include LiveBlueground for oneyearplus …

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