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Each application is unique, but we pride ourselves in turning around each application as quickly as possible, generally within 48-72 hours.

Qualifying applicants must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 40x the monthly rent. Guarantors must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 80x the monthly rent.

1. PROOF OF INCOME: The documents must consist of at least one of the following.

 - SIGNED EMPLOYMENT LETTER: Must be on business stationery confirming job title, salary, length of employment and amount of guaranteed bonuses, if any. The letter must be dated within the last 30 days.

 - PAYSTUBS: Two most recent

 - W-2

 - We can also accept THE WORK NUMBER if your employer uses this automated verification system. (This may impose an additional fee.)

2. Two most recent bank statements from your primary checking and/or savings accounts

3. Photo ID

Yes. Guarantors must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 80x the monthly rent.

We accept U.S. guarantors, and, The Guarantors and Rhino insurance policies.

We accept The Guarantors and Rhino insurance policies.

Each applicant must submit the following within 24-48 hours of applying:

1. PROOF OF INCOME: The documents must consist of at least one of the following.

-- SIGNED EMPLOYMENT LETTER: Must be on business stationery confirming job title, salary, length of employment and amount of guaranteed bonuses, if any. The letter must be dated within the last 30 days.

- PAYSTUBS : Two most recent

- W2

 - We can also accept THE WORK NUMBER if your employer uses this automated verification system. (This may impose an additional fee.)

2. Two most recent Bank Statements from your primary checking and/or savings accounts

3. Photo ID

We will require a U.S. guarantor, The Guarantors or Rhino insurance policies.

- School enrollment documents or an official class schedule

- Two most recent bank statements

- Photo ID

If you are self-employed, we require an application and income verification consisting of the past two years’ Individual Tax Returns, and a signed letter from your CPA verifying the last two years’ Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Self-prepared tax returns will not be accepted. Additionally, we will require your two most recent bank statements and Photo ID.

NO – Nothing less than 12 Months.

Yes, all leases can be signed remotely and digitally.

You will be required to pay the first months’ rent and a security deposit, equal to one months’ rent, at the time of the lease signing.

We will require digital payment for the first month's rent and security deposit within one business day of signing the lease.

No, an additional security deposit is not permitted by law.  We are allowed to collect up to one month's rent for the purpose of security.

Heat and hot water are included in your rent.

Photos on Our Site

Have you noticed the wonderful pictures throughout our site? Some are from our online support community and some are not. Some photographers have asked for attribution, and some have requested anonymity. Listed below are the attributions for the pictures appearing on our website.

Figure 48555309512 Apollo Theater by Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA is used under a CC BY 2.0 license.  Modification to this photo included cropping.

Figure 485553103 Harlem - Sylvia's Restaurant by Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA is used under a CC BY 2.0 license. Modification to this photo included cropping.


Figure 9244915808 CE93B181C7 Red Rooster Restaurant by Joan Nova is used under a CC BY 2.0 license.  Modification to this photo included cropping.


Figure of The Studio Museum in Harlem by Beyond My Ken is used under a CC BY 2.0 license.  Modification to this photo included cropping.

Figure of Shepard Hall at the City College of New York by Gigi Altarejos is used under a CC BY 2.0 license. Modification to this photo included cropping.


Figure of Alma Mater and the Library of Columbia University by Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia is used under a CC BY 2.0 license. Modification to this photo included cropping.


Figure of Looking west at 135th Street entrance of en:St. Nicholas Park on a mostly sunny midday by Jim Henderson is used under a CC BY 2.0 license. Modification to this photo included cropping.


Figure of Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, Harlem, New York City by Momos is used under a CC BY 2.0 license. Modification to this photo included cropping.