Condos, co-ops, and condotels… OH MY! If you’ve taken off a bigger bite than you can chew when it comes to the verbiage of real estate in the Big Apple, you might be in dire need of a quick explainer. The terms “condo” and “co-op” are undoubtedly intermixed on the rental websites and broker literature … Read more

So how much does an apartment cost??? The answer is, “A lot!” It’s no secret NYC real estate is expensive. It all depends on the location, the amenities, and the condition of the building. Amenities may include doorman, laundry, elevator, dishwasher, luxury style, gym, and dry cleaning in the building. Neighborhood preferences change, and what’s … Read more

What is a “convertible 2 bedroom”? In Manhattan space is very limited. A real two-bedroom apartment is an apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen and a separate living space. A convertible 2 bedroom is a one-bedroom apartment that has potential. It has space to allow you to cut the living or dining space in half … Read more

Do I need a broker to rent in New York City? This is the million-dollar question! The simple answer is “no,” you don’t need a broker to rent in NYC. But it is helpful to have one. Most management companies and landlords do not make vacancy listings available to the general public, but rather only … Read more

YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE ANY MONEY WITHOUT SEEING THE APARTMENT IN PERSON! IF IT IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT ALWAYS, ALWAYS IS! Is there any tradition older than people trying to scam other people who are looking for a place to live? Probably not. For as long as there has been rent to … Read more

How to find an apartment rental in Brooklyn NYC If you’re looking for an apartment rental in Brooklyn, NYC, it can be tricky to find one that suits your needs. Fortunately, there are a number of different online resources to help you find a place. One of the best sites to use is Apartments.com, which … Read more

I have been a colossal supporter for Insurent Rent Surety’s rental cosigner administration since they originally sent off a couple of years prior. I was a rental merchant before I began this site and in the event that we had Insurent when I was working my life would have been far more straightforward. There was … Read more

Credit scores and the apartment finding process go hand in hand. When you apply to an apartment, you should expect that the application will inform you that the processor will run a credit check on you early in the process. Bad credit can eliminate you entirely from consideration. That’s why it’s important for prospective NYC … Read more