I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?

… envy this situation when it comes to rental conundrums Having six figures in your bank account certainly puts you in a … member which will total $100000 to $150000 by the time Im ready to move As a student I dont have a steady income Will I have …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 20, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 renter There are scams involving fake listings con artists … agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
As a personal guarantor, how much does my kid’s NYC landlord really need to know about my finances?

… in every digitjust the last four will suffice said Rogers What I always say to renters and guarantors is before they … Franklin an agent at  Corcoran Their child doesnt have to see these documents We can send them in a totally separate …

By Celia Young |August 13, 2024 - 12:30PM
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… area New York Connecticut or New Jersey and will be legally responsible to pay the rent if you default   If your … security deposit upfront  Thanks to 2019 rent reforms its illegal for a landlord to ask you for last months rent on top …

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

… thing you need to know is that finding an apartment in New York City as an international student is complicated … to have US credit or a steady paycheck two musthaves for renters  To qualify for a rental here landlords want proof that you have consistent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
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 speaking anything you can do to … accept these workarounds because of changes to the rent laws Having a sizable bank account  but no job is not going …

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