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

… keep your expectations in check One of the best tactics to secure an apartment is to be super prepared meaning youll … 15 qualified applications for a $4700 rental The renter who secured the apartment raised their offer to $5250 per month  …

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 … of good credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly rent That hurdle can be impossible to clear given …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… the norm Yes you read that rightthere are bidding wars for rentals   But apartment hunters will see a major upfront cost removed if the broker fee law goes into effect as expected … … What it takes to qualify for a rental … Lets get this one out of the way It is not easy to  qualify financially for a …

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 … college dorm next semester to rent an apartment in New York City Ive been saving up and have a trust from a family …

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

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

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