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

… than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements usually expected by landlords here Landlords want renters who earn an annual … in the slow period between October and March Explore legal coliving companiesor play the long game and enter the …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… The scrutiny of a coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when … of layoffs she said So having one of your professional letters be from a direct supervisor who said you are … raise them during a coop interviewat least thats the opinion of some brokers Boring is good A coop interview is …

By Brick Underground |July 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could … are among the crucial considerations to help you get the best renewal  deal Its important to understand that the … be in NYC for at least another year and truly love your place  What if you cannot commit to the lease renewal …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a suitableenough apartment … if they cant come up with their share of expenses … 4 What do you want in a roommate  … If interviewing a roommate …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move

… Sandy hit Red Hook Brooklyn nearly every block was inundated in the flood It left the neighborhoods public … of the stoopthe entrance to our apartmentbut we didnt get flooded says Grinshpun a founding partner of architecture … to Corona and Kissena Park in Queens Parkchester in the Bronx and East New York in Brooklyn The city is also working …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 12:30PM