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

… cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who … it easier to bring a lawsuit in the event of an issue Some landlords will only accept guarantors who are NY residents … those with shaky credit or lower incomes who had sufficient money in the bank This option was taken off the table in …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 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 to … the answer before you sign … 2 Make sure the security deposit is correctly calculated … Make sure the lease … for a landlord to recoup attorneys fees tenants are guaranteed that same right under New York law If asked most …

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

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … figure out the monthly rent youll actually pay … Moving company hustles  … There are a few things to watch out for …

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

… harder Its a dilemma you may face if youre relocating here for work or if you are renovating Other reasons you might … want to have a revolvingdoor environment Plus they would be subject to city and state hotel taxes for short subleases … promote a transient hotellike environment thats the bottom line According to KingBrown condos generally require a six …

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