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

… as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … Renters insurance sometimes required Refundable security deposit limited to the equivalent of one months rent  When … perks such as being close to transportation and affordable restaurants  Lawton finds that parents can be unrealistic in …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who … if you cant In NYC cosigners and guarantors  are generally required to have a credit score of at least 700 and an … and windowless bedrooms are not legal or safe … 5 Get insurance that guarantees your rent … An increasing number …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… If youre thinking of moving to New York City youre not alone After a brief pandemic … thats just the beginning We carefully curate each of our moveinready homes to make sure that our guests have … City Other notsogood news is that there are a lot of other costs you need to budget for when you move here Now for some …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

… to know is that finding an apartment in New York City as an international student is complicated especially since youre … tristate area New York New Jersey and Connecticut So as an international student a parent or other relative who is out … college or university has resources to help students find housing and the New York Film Academy is no exception It …

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