I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?

… doesnt mean that an agent isnt getting paid Instead the landlord has agreed to compensate the agent who has listed … Wagner said Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … of State DOS Wagner said You can fill out the DOSs online form and email it to their complaints department or …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride

… Emily rents an apartment in Flatbush Brooklyn on a monthtomonth lease and like many New Yorkers shes always looking for the next best thing This … she hadnt spoken with for years sent her an Instagram account using her name and face It was a scammer who used …

By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM
NYC real estate firm fined $260,000 for charging sky-high broker fees

… change as renters tend to cover the fee even if the landlord hires the broker The legislation failed to pass in … Renters can submit complaints about unscrupulous brokers online through the divisions website You can also find nofee … online through a handful of websites or seek out a rental through your social network or the affordable housing …

By Celia Young |January 31, 2024 - 1:30PM
Why we moved to NYC from Ukraine: After fleeing the war, we came here for work and fell in love with the city

… in a central part of Ukraine For the last two years of our life there we had been living in a threebedroom rental with … were any available units The security guard gave us the contact information of the real estate agent for the … in the Bronx Marble Hill is actually considered part of Manhattan We absolutely love the location and the view from …

By Kelly Kreth |September 8, 2023 - 9:30AM
3 NYC housing voucher holders say they’re being ghosted by agents unwilling to rent to them

… said the landlord wanted to show the apartment again before accepting applications The earliest Diaz could apply was the … could only rent in the five boroughs through CityFHEPS … Apartments available online but not IRL … Another renter … two bedroom to be closer to her parents  She has a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher from CVR New York a …

By Celia Young |August 23, 2023 - 1:26PM