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

… an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good credit For example if you and any roommates want to qualify for an apartment that goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn north of $120000 a year to be successful Renters with shaky …

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

… I found myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a … realized I needed to find a roommate to help pay the rent   Now thanks to skyhigh rents and intense competition … if they cant come up with their share of expenses … 4 What do you want in a roommate  … If interviewing a roommate …

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 get from … and to weigh whether staying is cheaper than moving out Keep in mind that renewing your lease means youll avoid the …

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 protections from evictions in April under the states Good Cause … Cause Properties with up to 10 units where the landlord lives in the building are also exempt  Tenants in small …

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