Renting in New York, in plain English.
QualifyingSeptember 15, 2026 · 2 min
The 40× rule, explained
Why New York landlords ask for forty times the rent, how it's calculated, and what to do if you don't clear it.
PrivacySeptember 12, 2026 · 2 min
What a landlord actually sees when you apply on Nessoo
The exact fields a landlord gets, the ones they never get, and when your name enters the picture.
FeesSeptember 8, 2026 · 2 min
No broker fee in NYC, honestly
What "no fee" really means in New York, where the money goes instead, and how to tell a real no-fee listing from a repackaged one.
QualifyingSeptember 1, 2026 · 2 min
How to get a guarantor for a New York apartment
Who can be one, what they need to show, what it costs if you pay for one, and how it works on Nessoo.
RentingAugust 25, 2026 · 2 min
Why you keep losing apartments to someone faster
The order of operations in New York renting is backwards. Here is what is actually happening and how to stop it.
RentingAugust 18, 2026 · 2 min
Moving to New York: the paperwork checklist
Everything a landlord will ask for, in the order you'll need it, and what you can skip if you're verified on Nessoo.