Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… especially common on social media where people will take real listings posted by agents change the description and … When you meet an agent in person ask to see their real estate license which should display their photo the name of … modification to the unit number to make it seem newersay switching A1 to 1Aeven though this practice violates the …

By Brick Underground |April 30, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … next big storm hits  … How safe is the neighborhood … The official  NYPD website  has crime statistics but the best … the 3 pm viewing you scheduled  … How easy is it to find a parking spot … With the exception of Staten Island the …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing

… a useful reminder to thoroughly vet any Facebook apartment listing Read on for three easy steps you can take to … … Confirm youre dealing with a legit agent … Agents who list apartments on sites such as StreetEasy RentHop … all the information you can dive deep into the research process Use Google Street View to check out the buildings …

By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM