791 Sterling Place, 1A

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $126,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $252,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $6,320: the first month’s rent ($3,150), a security deposit of at most one month ($3,150), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.