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

… landlords that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how … is ok with you creating an additional bedroom using temporary walls or adding a bookshelf wall the latter is … letter if available or explain if no prior rentals Renters insurance sometimes required Refundable security deposit …

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

… just recent graduates who are combing listings for a place to live in NYCyou are also competing with other newcomers … 2025 Regardless of the type of rental you want you can improve your chances of scoring an apartment by getting your … on where you want to live before you hit the pavement Heres how to do all of that … What it takes to qualify for a …

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?

… institutional guarantors will qualify renters whose annual income is as low as 275 times the monthly rent or have cash … can show a minimum of 50 times the monthly rent in annual income or 80 times the monthly rent in liquid assets  Youll … 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
How much does it cost to move to NYC?

… creatives growing families and empty nesters alike High rents and sales prices are also indicative of the ongoing … are located in soughtafter central neighborhoods where you can stay for 30 days a year or longer Click here to check … our available apartments in Manhattan Brooklyn and Long Island City Other notsogood news is that there are a lot of …

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