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 … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … presenting it again with updated information for August 2025 … 1 Missing paperwork  … Like all things in this fastpaced …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
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 … most landlords want to see that you earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent so your rental application wont … situation and approve you as is Others will reject you out of hand  Without a salary your best bet is to find a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 20, 2026 - 9:30AM