141 East 54th St, 3A

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $101,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $201,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $5,050: the first month’s rent ($2,515), a security deposit of at most one month ($2,515), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.

CityFHEPS

The rent is within the 2026 CityFHEPS limit for a 2 bedrooms ($2,997). NYC landlords can’t turn a renter away for paying with a voucher. About CityFHEPS →