NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever … goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn north of $120000 a year to be successful Renters with shaky credit or … someone who will cosign your lease and pay the rent if you cant They are generally required to have a credit score of …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… founder of RoomZoom a NYCbased roommatefinding service If you dont have a college friend lined up you could leanif they cant come up with their share of expenses … 4 What do you want in a roommate  … If interviewing a roommate … the day Will the pet be allowed on all the furniture What happens when your roommate leaves town Where is the litter …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

a potential buyer without giving a reason Your best bet is to thoroughly prepare for this important part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked  Thats true no matter the format of the interview One … mind your online manners Roberts  said hes amazed at how many unpleasant things hes seen or heard in the …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… talk to other neighbors in the building  But Good Cause doesnt apply to every marketrate tenant in NYC Roughly 61000 …  an apartment listing and review platform Brooklyn holds the largest number of protected buildings at 22319 … reading here Good Cause does not apply to you regardless of how much you pay in rent … How to tell if your building is …

By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM