396 East 10th St, 1

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $252,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $504,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $12,620: the first month’s rent ($6,300), a security deposit of at most one month ($6,300), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.