Apartment Hunting

We've all heard the news about concessions being offered by landlords, but what are they? Renters can seize the following New York apartment rental deals to save on rent. Apartment Rental Deals for New York Renters Most rental deals have been...

After managing a site dedicated to no-fee apartments in New York City for so long,  one of the more frequent visitor questions we receive is, "How do I negotiate with the broker or landlord for a lower rent than...

With rent prices declining in New York City, we've all heard about incentives for renters and brokers. This theme was highlighted in a recent NYTimes article entitled "A Month Free? Rents Are Falling Fast". But what are some current...

Very few apartment hunters know precisely how much expertise, training, and education a New York City apartment broker must have to be licensed and in good standing with the NY Department of State.  In fact, most people we call...

Having asked dozens if not hundreds of New Yorkers about their apartment hunting experience, one interesting topic is whether you can rip off your own apartment broker.  There are various tactics and ploys that have been contemplated, attempted, and...

Off-peak apartment hunting is a luxury many New Yorkers can never have, but those who can often hope to land a much sweeter deal relative to their peak-season peers.  Specifically, off-peak hunting means you plan to sign an apartment...