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

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of … the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … 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
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will … of good credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly rent That hurdle can be impossible to clear given …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 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
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… red hot Demand is outpacing the supply and rents continue to climb  to new highs  So if youre among the droves of … to sign a new lease its important to identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a …

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 … harder Its a dilemma you may face if youre relocating here for work or if you are renovating Other reasons you might … a hasslefree experience and the flexibility to stay as long as you want 30 days a year or longer During your stay

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