330 East 35th St, 22

Income

Most NYC landlords look for an annual income of about $208,000 (40 times the rent), or a guarantor earning about $416,000 (80 times). How the 40× rule works →

To move in

By New York law, the most you can be asked for upfront is $10,420: the first month’s rent ($5,200), a security deposit of at most one month ($5,200), and a background check of at most $20. No broker fee through Nessoo.