9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… youll be doing this all on your own Franklin said A lot of adults dont want to be dependent on their parents Pro Tip … and surveillance information Or point them to community news sites that will give parents a better handle on whats …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who … bedrooms are not legal or safe … 5 Get insurance that guarantees your rent … An increasing number of buildings …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
As a personal guarantor, how much does my kid’s NYC landlord really need to know about my finances?

… a credit check your last mortgage statement and information about your investment accounts or other income Rogers said … credit background check Franklin said And if youre worried about giving your social security number to multiple credit … a totally separate file Franklin said Im not going to talk about these numbers with your kid Maybe you can afford to be …

By Celia Young |August 13, 2024 - 12:30PM