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

… for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift favors renters More buildings … guarantors described in detail below According to Adam Frisch senior managing director at  Mantus Real Estate this … for the payments but the lease doesnt state who pays how much so a roommate agreement clearly defines that Hamm said  …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 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 …  week  The trick is not to respond emotionally to a significant rent increase and to weigh whether staying is cheaper … tenants to say Id like to renew at the same rent and see how the landlord responds  Some landlords may not want …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

… Best of Brick week  New Yorkers are living with roommates longer and farther into adulthood than ever before said … work schedule isnt 247 Ultimately you need to ask yourself How much will it annoy me to have my roommate home during … Share your habits with them too Honesty is key here It doesnt really matter if youre messy or not what matters is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 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 … Cause applies to a unit Good Cause eviction is essentially what it sounds like Your landlord needs a good reason to … for a threebedroom or $9065 for a fourbedroom Check DOB BIS and DOB NOW to find your buildings certificate of …

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