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

… as is the case now these ownerpaid concessions dry up In some cases enlisting the help of an agent and paying the … if you dont have a lot of time are coming from outside NYC cant find what you want on your own or your employer is … to post listings and some come from feeds … 4 Gerties Live Work  … Good for … Working artists who need a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Washington, D.C.: I wanted to return to my happy place where I have lots of friends

… The Newcomers features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live … I began planning my move I joined a real estate team in Manhattan and came to take my New York State real estate and … after searching daily upon arrival It was an epic struggle Rents are much higher in NYC than in DC I kept having to …

By Kelly Kreth |July 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
How to check your NYC apartment building's ratings—or rate your own place

… When youre searching for an apartment in New York Citys  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than …

By Emily Myers |July 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
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 refresher on how  to get ready … Considering a move to NYC in the next six months Hold off doing things that can ding your credit like getting a new …

By Emily Myers |January 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
How much do NYC sellers pay for closing costs?

… net profit will be minus closing costs will help you set a realistic budget before you begin your next home searchand … that might be out of your price range As with all real estate transactions the actual costs will vary depending on … price and split equally between the sellers and buyers agentsor all to the sellers agent if the buyer is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 9, 2023 - 12:30PM
How to avoid the competition when you're hunting for a NYC rental apartment

Finding a rental in New York City can be daunting because rents remain … of a years rent on open listings instead of the usual 12 to 15 percent if you sign up here  Bonus The agents at … tool when it comes to finding a place to live in NYC The best deals and nicest places are often found via

By Emily Myers |December 22, 2022 - 12:30PM
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 … of City Connections Realty which represents hundreds of NYC rental buildings Schlamm explains that when an owner covers … damages up front from you if you break the lease Haber says Does this sound like its trying to protect the tenant  Haber …

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

… When you rent in New York City there can be an upfront cost just to get … feewhich can really add up when you consider you also have to put down your  first months rent and security deposit  Then …

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