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
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

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By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your … increase above 882 percent in court So that gives you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell … because finding new renters can be costly especially if renovations or updates are needed before the place can be …

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