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

… here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent and have good … for some negotiation  For example the owner of a one bedroom in BedStuy told Brick Underground that a renter with … is a common solutionoften three or four people share a twobedroom apartment  Sometimes the renters with the best …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 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 … increase it pays to check what similarsized apartments are renting for in the neighborhood on real estate listing and …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 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?

… friend can be evicted As a tenant you have a responsibility to return your apartment empty at the end of the lease … and the occupant Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article was originally published … in NYC according to both attorneys Your best option is to take him to court Have you had a personal experience with a …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM
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 … Information System and click the link that says View Certificates of Occupancy Or for newer properties try DOB … to find out what landlords own but independent owners can share the same address by using post office boxes Most …

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