How to increase your chances  of getting what you want Apartments (and especially the good ones) in New York City are rented out very quickly, and it is crucial that your application be submitted immediately upon making your choice. The rule of "first comes, first served" is in effect in this business and, if you are not prepared, you might find yourself in a situation where the apartment you wanted was rented out to someone else while you were trying to obtain the needed documentation. Some landlords require more information than others so it is good to bring as many documents as you can. Below is the list of documents you are likely to be asked to provide as part of your apartment application:* Letter of employment stating position,  length of employment,  and salary. Copies of the first two pages of the last Federal tax return or a letter from a CPA stating your income Guarantor information (If needed)  Copy of recent paycheck stubs  Copy of a recent bank statement  Reference letter from previous landlord  Copy of a photo ID  *For more information about landlord and application requirements, call us at (212) 378-2481

On the application, you might be asked to fill out the following information: Full name  Social security number  Current address and phone number  Current rent and mortgage payment  Previous address  Current landlord's name and phone number  Occupation  Name of employer, address and phone number  Length of employment  Anual salary  Total other household income  Names of additional residents  Bank name, address, account numbers  Accountant's name and phone Number  *Similar information should be provided by the guarantor, if you need one.