How can one find an apartment if you can't find a guarantor?

[Principle Lewis]

Originally Posted by zrach2895

Qualifying for NYC rent can definitely be tough. Another option is a service called TheGuarantors based in NYC that will act as a guarantor on your lease for a one time premium fee. It’s approximately one month’s rent. They have a website with a free online application at www.theguarantors.com. Good luck!

One month rent wow, what a rip off.

Damn annoying bots.

[deewhite]

Originally Posted by homenj

I know someone who is looking for an apartment but cannot find a guarantor. The one that she found did not have any credit. What can she do about this? I find it ridiculous that you need all this to get an apartment in NYC.

there are some companies you can use as a guarantor. I think one of them is literally called the guarantors lol.

from what i read on here its expensive tho. when I moved to NYC I found a place that let me put an extra month down to get approved cause my credit wasnt great. gl

[BlakeJones]

Originally Posted by homenj

How can one find an apartment if you can't find a guarantor

you can't, don't come here

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by Aquarius37

I think guarantors should be illegal. It DESTROYS the housing market for single people living like adults without parental support. Grow the hell up and move where you can afford and stop relying on your rich parents. disgusting.

If only you knew how much this distorts the rental and sales market in NYC. It has a substantial impact. Especially, in certain neighborhoods.