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 credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly … cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who …

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 … on shortterm stays and some condo buildings prohibit them However you dont need to depend on the flexibility of …

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

… offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into … for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure adequate insurance … rent increases and lease terminations    For example if you want to increase the rent by 5 percent or more at lease …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … presenting it again with updated information for June 2025 … A fake listing presented by a fake broker … This … place  If you are trying to find a rental before moving to NYC or are otherwise only able to view places virtually such …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 you may …

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