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

… continually hitting new records   its harder than ever for many New Yorkers to meet the steep income requirements … example if you and any roommates want to qualify for an apartment that goes for $3000 a month you would need to earn … are generally required to have a credit score of at least 700 an annual income of 80 times the monthly rent and if the …

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

… like … 8 Do you have any references  … Many landlords and most coop boards require references to vouch for a renter … an air mattress  … 12 Do you have any pets … First and foremost you both need to comply with your buildings pet policy … 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
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… coop board interview can ratchet up the tension when youre buying in New York City Facing questions about your finances … dauntingparticularly because boards can reject a potential buyer without giving a reason Your best bet is to thoroughly … remain calm … 1 How secure is your job … Board members will most likely be trying to get a sense of your overall …

By Brick Underground |December 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to stay on top of your NYC co-op or condo renovation from a distance

… of Urban Standard a Brooklynbased general contractor company and a Brick sponsor with over a decade of experience … across NYC  Nick Katz head of project planning for Block Renovation a digital platform that matches clients with … and ears  My sister lives in Brooklyn and happens to be an interior designer so she was able to visit on a particularly …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2024 - 2:30PM