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 … guarantor like Insurent and TheGuarantors which will guarantee the entire lease  In the past Hamm said landlords …

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

… myself on a slippery slope increasingly willing to compromise on safety and other standards just to find a … a roommate is even more essential to afford living here But your journey to securing an apartment may not be easy  You … else  On the plus side having a person who can accept deliveries and wait for the cable guy may be a benefit People …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 29, 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 personal …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM