Michael R.
Corporate relocation
Boston → New York
12-month residence
Household: 2
No pets
Excellent credit
- Identity
- Income
- Employment
- Assets
- Credit
- Background
- References
Fully VettedIdentity withheld
Private · Selective · Professionally vetted
Your NYC home shouldn't sit empty.
Place a carefully vetted resident in your home while you're away.
Earn rental income. Keep your residence occupied. And, when applicable, potentially avoid NYC's Non-Primary Residence Property Surcharge through a legitimate qualifying tenancy.
We don't just find renters. We find people you'd trust with your home.
The owner's position
A valuable residence. Sitting empty.
Thousands of the city's most desirable residences belong to people who live primarily elsewhere — a second home used a few weeks a year, a pied-à-terre kept for business, a family apartment held between chapters.
Meanwhile, the owner continues paying
- Property taxes
- Common charges & maintenance
- Insurance
- Upkeep and seasonal care
- Security and building fees
- Financing costs
- And, potentially, NYC's Non-Primary Residence Property Surcharge
What if the right person lived there instead?
In Residence identifies carefully vetted individuals and households who wish to make an exceptional New York residence their legitimate home for an agreed lease period — not a weekend, not a short stay, not a listing site transaction.
The residence stays occupied, cared for and insured against the quiet costs of emptiness. The owner earns income. And where the facts and applicable NYC rules support it, a genuine primary-residence tenancy may affect surcharge exposure — a question to review with your own tax and legal advisers.
How It WorksThe cost of an empty residence
See what an empty residence could be costing you.
An unoccupied residence is rarely neutral. Adjust the figures below for a directional estimate of the annual difference between leaving your home empty and placing a qualified resident.
Keep the residence empty
Potential surcharge$27,000
Carrying costs$88,400
Rental income$0
Annual position
-$115,400
Place a qualified resident
Net rental income$153,677
Carrying costs$88,400
Potential surchargeif exclusion applies$0
Annual position
$65,277
Potential annual difference
$180,677
Modelled on a 12-month placement at $14,500 per month, net of a 8% placement fee and a 4% turnover allowance.
See My Placement OptionsThis estimate is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Eligibility for any NYC tax exemption or surcharge exclusion depends upon applicable law and the specific facts of the property and tenancy.
Estimator rules version 2026.1-draft. Surcharge brackets, thresholds and fee assumptions are maintained centrally by In Residence and are configurable in the admin console — they are not hard-coded into this page.
For owners
Four considered steps.
01
Tell Us About Your Residence
Address, residence type, value, availability and the terms that matter to you.
02
Tell Us Who You'd Welcome
Define what matters beyond rent — tenancy length, financial strength, household size, care of the home.
03
Meet Carefully Vetted Candidates
We present a small number of highly qualified residents rather than hundreds of anonymous inquiries.
04
Select Your Resident
Choose the person you're comfortable entrusting with your residence. Concierge support optional at every stage.
Concierge assistance is available for lease coordination, board packages, move-in logistics and ongoing property management.
Owner priorities
The highest offer isn't always the best resident.
Some owners want to maximise income. Others would gladly accept slightly less for an exceptional resident they feel completely comfortable with. Our matching accommodates both.
Set Your PrioritiesMaximum rentIdeal resident
Owners rank lawful, tenancy-related criteria only: rent, verified financial strength, lease duration, household size relative to the residence, pet and smoking policy, references, prior residency history, guarantor arrangements, intended use of the home and move-in timing.
Protected characteristics are never collected as preferences and cannot influence ranking. Our matching engine is built to comply with the Fair Housing Act and New York State and City human rights law.
Resident vetting
Exceptional homes require exceptional residents.
Every resident member is verified across identity, income, employment, assets, credit, background, references and prior residences before they are ever presented to an owner.
Priya N.
Physician · academic medical centre
Chicago → New York
24-month residence
Household: 3
Pets — disclosed
Excellent credit
- Identity
- Income
- Employment
- Credit
- Background
- References
Fully VettedIdentity withheld
Daniel & Claire H.
Founder household
London → New York
12-month residence
Household: 2
No pets
Very good credit
- Identity
- Assets
- Credit
- Background
- References
- Prior residences
Fully VettedIdentity withheld
Owners receive identifying and financial detail only after a match and the resident's explicit authorisation.
The private collection
Residences you won't find listed.
Private ResidenceUpper West Side
Central Park West · Prewar Cooperative
3 Bedrooms · 3.5 Baths · 2,850 SF
Furnished · Available September – June · 9-month minimum
- Park views
- Full-service doorman
- Wood-burning fireplace
$14,500/ MONTH
Exact unit and building address disclosed after authorisation.
Private ResidenceTribeca
Cast-Iron Loft Conversion
2 Bedrooms · 2.5 Baths · 2,400 SF
Unfurnished · Available October – October · 12-month minimum
- Keyed elevator
- 14ft ceilings
- Fitness suite
$18,500/ MONTH
Exact unit and building address disclosed after authorisation.
Private ResidenceUpper East Side
Landmarked Townhouse · Parlour & Garden Floors
4 Bedrooms · 4 Baths · 3,600 SF
Furnished · Available January – December · 12-month minimum
- Private garden
- Chef's kitchen
- Wine room
$26,000/ MONTH
Exact unit and building address disclosed after authorisation.