The Howell - 84 William St, 1702

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $210,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $420,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $10,520: the first month’s rent ($5,250), a security deposit of at most one month ($5,250), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.