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

… 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 must know New Yorks rental …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 … rent That hurdle can be impossible to clear given New York Citys notoriously skyhigh rents If that describes your … or lower incomes who had sufficient money in the bank This option was taken off the table in 2019 with changes to the  …

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 … the rent you agreed to is explicitly stated in the lease along with the correct start and end dates If your rental has …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
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 here is even harder Its a dilemma you may …

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