The best websites for finding a no-fee rental apartment in NYC

… When you rent an apartment in New York City you may be dismayed to learn … when you find an apartment on your own you may still be asked to pay a fee  if an agent is marketing the unit on … an agent and paying the broker fee is beneficial Having an expert doing a search for you may be worth the price if you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
Need to rent in NYC? Here's what to do before you even start looking at apartments

… Youve decided to move to New York Citycongrats Now you need a place to live Firsttime and even seasoned renters will benefit from a … on your credit report make sure they are corrected and get letters of explanation for any major issues like a lien or …

By Emily Myers |January 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
My new landlord will pay the broker's fee, but says I have to repay him if I break the lease. Is this legit?

… … While theres currently no law stopping your landlord from clawing back the brokers fee if you break your lease its not a common practiceand its probably … brokers fee  Nor should the brokerfee payback carry over into a renewal of the lease That sounds ridiculous and …

By Teri Karush Rogers |November 28, 2022 - 12:30PM
What fees do you pay when renting a NYC apartment?

… security deposit  Then there are additional ongoing fees for example to use the amenities keep a pet or if you need a … rent to 12 to 15 percent of a years total rent so for a  $3500 apartment your broker fee could be as much as $6300  … about the paperwork theyll need show them multiple apartments that fit their criteria up to 15 in a day be …

By Emily Myers |October 25, 2022 - 3:00PM