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

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

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By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

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By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM