Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

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By Brick Underground |April 30, 2026 - 9:30AM
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

… being doneand your kitchen and bathroom are offlimits  But shortterm rentals are often difficult to find and typically cost … of which were available for the month of March It offers vacation rentals for one night to one month furnished …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… has been on the market for a while or the requested change is minor or reasonable the landlord may be willing to make … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … or more or if they plan to end your lease provided youve lived in the apartment less than a year If youve lived there …

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