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

… fake listings con artists who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect … have stringent income and credit requirements that can push your dream apartment out of reach If you cant meet … with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them yourself under a new …

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

… rent you will usually need to show a combination of good credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly … and guarantors  are generally required to have a credit score of at least 700 and an annual income of at least 80 … or reach out to them for personalized assistance today What to do when you dont have a cosigner Hire a thirdparty …

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

And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to  hit new records  concessions like free … That proximity makes it easier for them to collect money should things go south If you dont have someone whos willing … also affect your guarantor situation Parents think that when they sign on as a guarantor its similar to living in a

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… can apartmenthunt on your own using a real estate broker to help you navigate the citys rental market can be helpful if … market accounts Schoenau says … First months rent plus security … Finding a NYC apartment that you love with a … most landlords require the first months rent and a security deposit upfront  Thanks to 2019 rent reforms its illegal for

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM