45 Essex St, #4
Lower East Side, Manhattan · More at 45 Essex St →
Qualifying and moving in
Income
Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $100,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $200,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →
To move in
By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $5,010: the first month’s rent ($2,495), a security deposit of at most one month ($2,495), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.
CityFHEPS
The rent is within the 2026 CityFHEPS limit for a studio ($2,604). NYC landlords can’t turn a renter away for paying with a voucher. About CityFHEPS →
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