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
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
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 policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 … of Gotham Brokerage   As a tenant you must insure your own property against fire theft and water damage and also carry …

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

… sense of urgency by telling you that the apartment wont be available if you wait causing you to hand over money quickly … that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con artists lurk … eager to move quickly on anything that looks even remotely affordable which unfortunately makes them more susceptible …

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

… Finding a rental apartment in New York City is notoriously hardand finding a shortterm furnished rental … if youre relocating here for work or if you are renovating Other reasons you might need provisional housing abound Maybe … presenting it again with new information for January 2025 Whats behind this Catch22  Its tricky to find apartments …

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