56 East 21st St, 3B

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $148,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $296,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $7,418: the first month’s rent ($3,699), a security deposit of at most one month ($3,699), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.