For renters
Prove you're a great tenant, once.
Stop re-uploading pay stubs for every apartment. Verify once and share a clean, trusted profile — you decide who sees it, and can turn it off anytime.
- Bank-confirmed rent history, not screenshots
- Verified income from your bank or payroll
- References from landlords we confirm own the building
- Build credit with the rent you already pay
- Free document library with real e-signature — leases, notices, checklists
- Free to start — you control every share
Frequently asked questions
How do I rent an apartment with no credit history in NYC?
Instead of leaning on a thin credit file, build a free CertRent profile that verifies your rent payment history, income, and ID directly from your bank and documents. You share one link, and landlords see proof you pay on time. It won't change your credit score, but it gives you a way to show reliability without a long credit record.
Can I apply for an apartment with no credit in New York?
Yes. Many NYC landlords accept alternatives to a credit score, like verified income, savings, and on-time rent history. A CertRent profile packages that proof into one shareable link, so you can apply with confidence even with no credit. Remember, under NY Real Property Law §238-a, application fees are capped at $20.
What is a verified renter profile?
A verified renter profile is a single online summary that confirms who you are and that you can pay. CertRent verifies your rent history and income through your bank, checks your ID, and confirms landlord references through property-ownership records. You build it free, control what you share, and send landlords one link instead of scattered documents.
How can I rent with no credit in NYC?
Focus on proof landlords actually trust: steady income, a record of on-time rent, verified ID, and honest references. With CertRent you assemble all of that in a free profile and share a link. It's free for you and free for landlords to view, so no credit score is required to make a strong case.
What counts as proof of income for renting in NYC?
Landlords typically want to see recent pay stubs, bank statements, an offer or employment letter, or tax returns if you're self-employed. CertRent verifies your income straight from your bank so landlords see confirmed numbers, not just uploaded PDFs. That verified proof of income sits inside your free profile alongside your rent history and ID.
Is CertRent really free for renters?
Yes. Building your CertRent verified profile is completely free at launch, and landlords view it free too. There are no fees to create your profile, verify your rent history and income, or share your link. You decide who sees it and can update or revoke access anytime.
What is a reusable (portable) tenant screening report?
A reusable, or portable, tenant screening report is one verified application you build a single time and reuse for every apartment you apply to, instead of paying a screening fee and resubmitting documents at each property. Your CertRent profile is exactly this: build it once, and any landlord you share it with sees the same bank-verified income, rent history, ID and references — no re-screening, no repeat fees.
One verified profile. Every application.
Free to start. Build your profile in minutes and share it with any New York landlord.