Proving 40x income from out of state (rent, how much)

[america_dude]

If you're moving to NYC from another state -- but you already have a job lined up in NYC -- will landlords in outer boroughs generally accept proof of income from your new job, even if you haven't started work yet? Say, if I could get a letter from my employer proving my income? Or will they also want to know how much I made in the two years prior? I earn 40x of my rent now (in Austin, TX), but my current paycheck wouldn't go that far in NYC.

[ctrres]

It's 40x the here rent, not 40x the Austin rent.

If you're making 40x the NYC rent, letter from employer proving income will suffice in most cases. But it's really a combination of things that will get you in the door, including possibly parting with up to a half year's rent in advance (which is fine if you've got it, because you otherwise don't have to be bothered with rent during that period--pay them now or pay them later).

[NooYowkur81]

I would think some combination of W-2's, maybe some bank statements or something showing you have enough cash on hand, or a letter from your employer should be enough.

[MStant1]

The letter from your employer stating your annual income will suffice. I just went through this and nobody gave me any trouble.