A New York rental application is a form that is filled out by a possible tenant and provides the necessary information for a landlord to screen them before signing a lease. In order to complete the form, the tenant enters all required personal information including details about income and employment. After processing the tenant’s background check, the landlord will decide whether to approve or deny tenancy.

Maximum Application Fee ($)

• N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-A-1(b)

The maximum rental application fee in New York is twenty U.S. dollars ($20.00 USD).