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 … fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect … generous concessions renters used to see are gone at least for now Our rental inventory is extremely low said Liz …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

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By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
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 such landlords …

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

… to have US credit or a steady paycheck two musthaves for renters  To qualify for a rental here landlords want proof … charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings instead of the usual 12 to 15 percent if you sign … New York Film Academy so I will be heading to the city for classes What kind of documents do I need to rent an …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM