June 29th 2023
Brick Underground
The easy answer is—you bet. There are so many variables at play when renting an apartment in New York City that generally speaking, anything you can do to strengthen your position is worthwhile.
If you need a guarantor, “it’s a good idea to line one up before you start your search, especially if you’re looking during the busy summer season,” says Adjina Dekidjiev, a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg.
After all, practically every New Yorker has a story about the one that got away, and having your ducks in a row (aka a financial guarantor) can help avoid much heartache and hamster-wheel spinning.
https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/should-you-line-up-a-guarantor-before-apartment-hunting-in-NYC