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I talked with my building about this when I did it a few years back. We were able to add a resident to the lease instead of subletting. The risk is that the original lessee is still liable for making payments and covering damages. Usually the new resident wouldn’t take on any obligations, so they can leave at any point. Requires high trust and the right circumstances, but something you could explore.
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This would have been exactly my answer. If your prospective tenant/roommate is someone you fully trust, then consider adding them to the lease.
And that also could help your friend boost your credit score, if this landlord or management typically reports that (unless it’s a situation like KPMG describes where it’s only the original lessee who is considered responsible for the rent)
If your lease doesn't allow it, and you do it anyway, you could be evicted for violating the terms of your lease.
See NYC sublet law: you are generally allowed to sublet your apartment, even if your lease says you can’t — if you’re in a building with four or more residential units.
You must still request permission from your landlord in writing:
• Include reason for sublet, dates, subtenant’s name, address, employer, your new address, and the terms of the sublease.
Landlord has 30 days to reply.
• If they don’t respond within 30 days, it’s considered consent by default.
They can’t unreasonably withhold consent.
• They can deny it for valid reasons (e.g., bad subtenant history), but they can’t say no just because your lease forbids subletting.
New York Real Property Law § 226-b
It’s really the question if you get caught. I think generally, it’s fine, especially with friends, because why would they ever report it to management. Most concierges are chill enough and even if they aren’t, you can just say “hey, this one is staying with me for a while/housesitting.”
I lived over 7 years in my friends apartment, no sublease, nothing. Nothing ever happened.