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 generally expected by … prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good credit For example if you and any …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… I landed in New York City as a brighteyed budgetminded law school grad I found myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on … up the cost of staples since its often more economical to buy food in larger quantities Just be sure whoever finishes …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 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 current tenants to match what they could … old rent If the landlord accepts your payments you become a monthtomonth tenant which can give you some flexibility but …

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