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 … cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who … bedrooms are not legal or safe … 5 Get insurance that guarantees your rent … An increasing number of buildings …

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

… for landlords Plus they prefer longerterm tenants Note Apartments in NYC can not be rented for fewer than 30days … when asking rents are the highest said Philip Horigan founder of Leasebreak a shortterm rental listing site Rents … You can expect a private bedroom to start at around $900 slightly more for one with a private bath A few …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … was published in October 2024 It has been updated with new information for October 2025 As a beginner landlord your … qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and city laws and your buildings …

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

… and conditions  Its essential to read that document and have someone with more experiencenot necessarily a lawyer … said attorney Michael L Landsman Esq partner in the real estate practice group at Falcon Rappaport Berkman … apartment to document its condition before you move in you must be given a walkthrough to observe the condition of the …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM