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

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … expensive there will not be much to choose from and they have to act fast on units as soon as they hit the market …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … it easier to bring a lawsuit in the event of an issue Some landlords will only accept guarantors who are NY residents …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?

… Many New Yorkers would envy this situation when it comes to rental conundrums Having six figures in your bank account … see that you earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent so your rental application wont be a typical one  As … corporate relocation rate where youll pay a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings instead of the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

… of documents do I need to rent an apartment … Rent … The Market … The Search … guarantors … landlords … leases … …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?

… … The easy answer isyou bet There are so many variables at play when … in New York City that generally speaking anything you can do to strengthen your position is worthwhile  If you … guarantors and less likely to lose out to someone else because of your income And having an institutional guarantors …

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