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 … by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and … guarantors described in detail below According to Adam Frisch senior managing director at  Mantus Real Estate this

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 buying in New York City Facing questions about your finances and … you are just getting established or have recently changed jobs  Rejections almost always come down to money Franklin …

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

… for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for … you are negotiating a rent increase during lease renewal … 1 Understand how marketrate units work  … As the name …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM