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

… to find a way to work around them Its important to do your homework on your chosen neighborhood and to keep your … because for example you lived in campus housing or at home for the past few years My most successful clients are … to swallow but necessary if you want to successfully find a home in the city If you find yourself holding out for the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who agrees to pay the rent if you cant In NYC cosigners and guarantors  are generally required to have …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?

… with agents says Kevin M Kurland president and broker at Home By Choice a NYC real estate brokerage You should … be more flexible about choosing their tenants Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 16, 2024 - 10:00AM
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… the beginning We carefully curate each of our moveinready homes to make sure that our guests have everything they need to feel at home and free to roam Even better all of our apartments are …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM
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 … do to strengthen your position is worthwhile  If you need a guarantor its a good idea to line one up before you start … when buying   Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions  Have a query for our experts Drop …

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