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

… previous version of this article was published in April 2025 We are presenting it again as part of our summer  Best … just below the financial threshold As we get closer to the holidays there is less volume of people looking for rentals …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

… Franklin an agent at Corcoran  That includes you driving home from the Hamptons or flying in from abroad Editors … its an important introductionyou  dont want to spoil your chances by being illprepared  Brick asked brokers and … the scope of the work and whether you can afford to carry a second place while the work is being done  For that reason …

By Brick Underground |July 30, 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 rent is … market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You … On the bright side New Yorks new   Good Cause eviction law  gives many marketrate renters the right to challenge a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

… … You could be held liable for failing to deliver the apartment vacant at the end of your lease according to our … experts And your landlord could force you to pay for the apartment until your brothers friend can be evicted As a tenant you have a responsibility to return your apartment empty at the end of the lease says Justin Brasch a …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM