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 … if you cant In NYC cosigners and guarantors  are generally required to have a credit score of at least 700 and an … it easier to bring a lawsuit in the event of an issue Some landlords will only accept guarantors who are NY residents …

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

… youre apartment hunting with a roommate Kathleen LaMagna an agent at  Compass   who has helped many college grads find … this is a major change Despite a challenge by the powerful real estate lobby the Real Estate Board of New York the law …

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 certainly puts you in a … US credit history Another option to consider is finding an apartment in a building run by a momandpop landlord instead …

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 … 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