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No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds
By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid … have stringent income and credit requirements that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet … they wont qualify people with poor credit Also not every building accepts them or only takes certain lenders Franklin …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
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Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
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I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
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I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?
By Jennifer White Karp |September 16, 2024 - 10:00AM
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Roommates + Landlords
As a personal guarantor, how much does my kid’s NYC landlord really need to know about my finances?
By Celia Young |August 13, 2024 - 12:30PM
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How much does it cost to move to NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM
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Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM