84 William Street, 1702

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $215,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $430,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $10,770: the first month’s rent ($5,375), a security deposit of at most one month ($5,375), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.