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

… requirements generally expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 … less coverage for the owner but its a lower premium for the tenant he said  Frisch said thirdparty guarantors are less … and enter into a roommate agreement with the other tenants  We recommend having a roommate agreement because

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

… just to find a suitableenough apartment Priced out of studios never mind onebedroom apartments I quickly … you probably dont want to go through this process again anytime soon so its important to find a roomie you could see … July 2024 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best of Brick week  New Yorkers are living with roommates …

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 … old rent If the landlord accepts your payments you become a monthtomonth tenant which can give you some flexibility but …

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