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 … by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and … it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick  week  … 1 Find a personal or institutional guarantor … A personal …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 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 youre … bet is to thoroughly prepare for this important part of the coop buying process by anticipating what you will be asked  …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from … generally want to keep tenants in an apartment because finding new renters can be costly especially if renovations … Elyanow a broker at Compass So if youve been a good tenant who always pays your rent on time make that case to your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… Thousands of New York City marketrate tenants gained a new legal right to challenge rent hikes plus new … 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 …

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