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 for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … guarantor like Insurent and TheGuarantors which will guarantee the entire lease  In the past Hamm said landlords …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You … deploy Remain polite and point out that youve been a good tenant and paid your rent on time These are among the … might be more willing to negotiate … Some landlords and management companies especially those in larger buildings or …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
A condo or co-op with lower carrying costs can make buying more doable. Here's where to find one

… impact whether or not you meet the financial requirements of a coop board or a lender These payments cant be rolled … monthlies initially but its important to remember these perks do eventually expire Another option is to revise your list of musthave amenities or scale them back completely Also …

By Emily Myers |December 27, 2024 - 2:30PM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… evictions in April under the states Good Cause eviction law But determining if you are protected by Good Cause is no … are covered under the law according to  openigloo  an apartment listing and review platform Brooklyn holds the … Cause protections if you pay more than 245 percent of the fair market rent Mohamed added Openigloo doesnt record what …

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