573 East 22nd St, 4B

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $108,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $216,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $5,418: the first month’s rent ($2,699), a security deposit of at most one month ($2,699), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.

CityFHEPS

The rent is within the 2026 CityFHEPS limit for a 3 bedrooms ($3,753). NYC landlords can’t turn a renter away for paying with a voucher. About CityFHEPS →