Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers … 2025 Regardless of the type of rental you want you can improve your chances of scoring an apartment by getting your … on where you want to live before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 30, 2026 - 11:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid … have stringent income and credit requirements that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet … each new client the following list after their first phone call noting that landlords will want to see the items from …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?

… 2019 rent reforms eliminated the practice of prepaid rent Agents are well aware of what you need to earn in order to … M Kurland president and broker at Home By Choice a NYC real estate brokerage You should definitely mention it upfront …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 16, 2024 - 10:00AM
As a personal guarantor, how much does my kid’s NYC landlord really need to know about my finances?

… invasive to have to turn over your personal financial information to the landlord of an apartment youre not even … Brokers and landlords will usually ask you for the same information as your child to make sure you can pay rent on … a credit check your last mortgage statement and information about your investment accounts or other income …

By Celia Young |August 13, 2024 - 12:30PM
Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?

… answer isyou bet There are so many variables at play when renting an apartment in New York City that generally … be a stronger rental candidate for landlords who accept guarantors and less likely to lose out to someone else … when buying   Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions  Have a query for our experts Drop …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM