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 … who impersonate agents online and landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… see places in personthere are lots of rental scams in NYC Applying for an apartment Get your paperwork bank statements … reference letters proof of employment together before applying Be aware that landlords can no longer ask for first … will expect you to hand over a lot of paperwork when you apply for an apartment Heres a full list of required …

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 … out of hand  Without a salary your best bet is to find a guarantor usually a parent or another relative residing in … of a paycheck  Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… to feel at home and free to roam Even better all of our apartments are located in soughtafter central neighborhoods … you fail to meet the notoriously stringent 40timestheincome threshold for renting though for a fee  You can also … $4890 according to Movingcoms estimates These estimates are based on a two to threebedroom move of approximately 7500 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 17, 2023 - 10:00AM
Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?

… … The easy answer isyou bet There are so many variables at play when renting … in New York City that generally speaking anything you can do to strengthen your position is worthwhile  If you need a … spinning First and importantly youll know exactly how much you can afford to spend so you dont waste time …

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