I don't think there are enough nice words to describe how awsome Michael is. Michael and Sarah responded quickly to my inquiry and they were able to find me the perfect apartment, in the exact area I was looking for and with all the amenitites I wanted to have. Against all odds, they were able to make this dream come true in a very short time. Both Michael and Sarah went above and beyond to help me. They were super available to show me apartments even at 8pm to meet my busy schedule and I really appreciated that they were in touch with me during the whole process. It was a fantastic, stress-free experience and I will be always thankful! I would recommend Michael and Sarah from Citi Habitats to anyone looking for an apartment in NYC.
I'm new-ish to New York and this was my (and my roommate's) first time working with a broker to find an apartment, so we were a little cautious and didn't know what to expect. Got so lucky that we ended up in Michael's hands, with the particular apartment he helped us get - an amazing deal for a 2-bedroom flex in Hell's Kitchen, which we thought was too good to be true (but it was - true, I mean). Michael patiently answered our hundred and one questions over text, email, and phone; guided us through the application process; followed up with us; and even negotiated a great deal on the rent for us, knowing that we were both overlapping a month on the tail end of our current leases and therefore paying double rent. He's super professional, friendly and responsive - if you're apartment hunting, you're in good hands with Michael.
I'm new-ish to New York and this was my (and my roommate's) first time working with a broker to find an apartment, so we were a little cautious and didn't know what to expect. Got so lucky that we ended up in Michael's hands, with the particular apartment he helped us get - an amazing deal for a 2-bedroom flex in Hell's Kitchen, which we thought was too good to be true (but it was - true, I mean). Michael patiently answered our hundred and one questions over text, email, and phone; guided us through the application process; followed up with us; and even negotiated a great deal on the rent for us, knowing that we were both overlapping a month on the tail end of our current leases and therefore paying double rent. He's super professional, friendly and responsive - if you're apartment hunting, you're in good hands with Michael.
Michael is very friendly yet professional. Although I didn't rent the listed apartment I am referring because I was impressed by his service. Will definitely use him again. Thank you.
I had the pleasure of working with Michael as my broker when moving from the UK to New York. I was on a tight timescale and Michael arranged visits to a number of apartments and closed the deal with a single day! And much more than that, Michael with no request helped me with furniture, utilities and all of those things that you need and took great care to make sure I was looked after; he even personally took me and helped me sort furniture and so forth, well beyond his remit and took a huge amount of pain away from what normally is a stressful organisational hazard!
I could not recommend Michael highly enough, personable, friendly, warm and very considerate to your needs and endeavours (and succeeds) in making the whole experience in to a pleasurable one!
Once you’ve worked with Michael you won’t wish to work with another broker, went considerably out of his way to make sure I was sorted.
I had an amazing experience working with Michael. Within merely one day of working with him, he helped me find an absolutely incredible apartment. After my roommates and I decided that we wanted it, he helped us get all of our documents together, which was not an easy task as my three other roommates live out of state.
I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for an apartment in NYC. You are guaranteed to find an amazing place when you work with him
Moving from Africa straight to New York, Mike helped me find an apartment within a day. We visited multiple locations throughout the city. We then went to his office, organized all the paperwork, and the next day we received approval from the landlord. If you want to find something quickly, Mike is a professional broker who will find it with you!
Michael is a real professional. When my first situation in a studio didn't pan out, Michael diligently worked to help me find a safe, clean apartment. He will tell it like it is, especially when you're working with a budget. Especially in New York and working with budget constraints, it's hard to find everything you're looking for in a particular price range, but Michael listens to your key priorities and works to match you expediently and reliably. I've met a lot of agents and of all of them, Michael is definitely one of the ones I would recommend.
Michael is a real professional. When my first situation in a studio didn't pan out, Michael diligently worked to help me find a safe, clean apartment. He will tell it like it is, especially when you're working with a budget. Especially in New York and working with budget constraints, it's hard to find everything you're looking for in a particular price range, but Michael listens to your key priorities and works to match you expediently and reliably. I've met a lot of agents and of all of them, Michael is definitely one of the ones I would recommend.
I was in the process of moving from across the country and had limited time (one day) to look around. Mike and I jumped in cabs, took trains and walked around until we finally we found the one (I believe it was the 12th apartment) that I loved. The landlord initially wanted to have 4 months of security deposit because of my International status. Mike worked really hard to negotiate that down for us and come up with a great and creative deal. A few days later the lease was signed. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone else that is relocating to NYC!
Thijs Verberne,
February 2016
Michael went to great efforts to make sure I had an apartment I was satisfied with. He was able to find multiple that I was interested in just minutes within meeting. He is excellent and efficient, and I would highly recommend him!
As a first time renter in New York and unsure of how the process was, we were having a lot of difficulty finding a proper apartment. Never having the intention to meet with a broker before, I scheduled the appointment with Michael (through an apartment listing). At first we were skeptical but during that time we were already 2 months being in the city with no solid place to live and limited amount of time, so decided to give it a chance. Michael left a good first impression through his confidence of knowledge and sincerity in wanting to help us get the most ideal and best place for our situation. We stuck with him due to his persistence and how quickly he worked to present us with listings. Not only that, Michael is very personable, making the process very pleasant. He worked diligently to help us in many aspects as well as guide us through New York's competitive rental market. In about a week or less, we signed a very nice place with the help of Michael. He is a great agent, we highly recommend him.
Micheal was fast, efficient, to the point, and he delivered. He found me a rent-stabilized apartment that I would never have found on my own within one day of meeting with him. Give him a call.
Andrew Schuessler,
July 2015
Would totally recommend Michael! He made my transition easy and seamless. Its nice to depend on your broker to handle all the logistics!
I came to Michael unsure of what'd I find within my price range and given my own requirements.
I found a WONDERFUL apt that I've now been in for almost two months after only 1 day of looking. Michael worked with me to get a deal with the building management company and ended up helping me knock off $100 per month from the rent!
THANK YOU MICHAEL!!
Michael is awesome! He really goes above and beyond to make sure you get the place that is best for you, and he's really patient when it comes to looking. He's a truly nice guy. And he will find you the apartment of your dreams! I definitely recommend him!
Moving to New York for work, I had an extremely tight relocation schedule. Luckily I found Michael. After walking into his office and meeting him for the first time in the morning, he was able to show me something of the order of fifteen apartments across three neighbourhoods that day — and I even managed three or four hours in my office in between.
Thanks to Michael I found my apartment in a single day.
Thomas Harte,
January 2015
Moving to New York for work, I had an extremely tight relocation schedule. Luckily I found Michael. After walking into his office and meeting him for the first time in the morning, he was able to show me something of the order of fifteen apartments across three neighbourhoods that day â and I even managed three or four hours in my office in between.
Michael was super great and showed us a bunch of apartments in our price range and found us the perfect apartment!
Mike was fantastic - he showed a genuine interest in finding me an apartment that aligned with what I wanted in a place to live. He spent a lot of time showing me different places but never made me feel obligated to do business with him at any point. His enthusiasm is contagious and his knowledge of the various neighborhoods in Manhattan and surrounding boroughs put me at ease. All in all, very happy with his services, and more importantly, I love my new place. Thanks for helping me find my dream apartment, Mike!
Michael is the best !!! He is super efficient and professional as well as sharp I could never ask for more. His level of knowledge and just overall caring about me as a human being is something unmatched. I was on a time crunch and he literally found me my apartment in 1 DAY !!! He always follows up and is FAST. He even suggested for me to make a copy of my new lease agreement to show employers I had a stable NY address which was GENIUS and so quick minded of him. I was moving from out of state and he always made me feel like a top priority and not just a number. I will highly recommend him to everyone I know because I put all my trust in him and he did not let me down. He is so calm and respectful and hilarious which makes him human unlike most brokers as well as just an overall great person to know. He even helped celebrate my new lease signing with me in the office which was totally unexpected and just went above and beyond anything I could ever ask for. Thank you for everything !
Michael is the best !!! He is super efficient and professional as well as sharp I could never ask for more. His level of knowledge and just overall caring about me as a human being is something unmatched. I was on a time crunch and he literally found me my apartment in 1 DAY !!! He always follows up and is FAST. He even suggested for me to make a copy of my new lease agreement to show employers I had a stable NY address which was GENIUS and so quick minded of him. I was moving from out of state and he always made me feel like a top priority and not just a number. I will highly recommend him to everyone I know because I put all my trust in him and he did not let me down. He is so calm and respectful and hilarious which makes him human unlike most brokers as well as just an overall great person to know. He even helped celebrate my new lease signing with me in the office which was totally unexpected and just went above and beyond anything I could ever ask for. Thank you for everything !
Jozelle Murray,
August 2014
Michael Chadwick was a great and personable broker and helped my fiance and I find our very first apartment! Highly recommended!
When my wife and I relocated to New York, Michael was very helpful. He is friendly and energetic. He was available months before we came to answer questions. He showed us a range of prices and locations, wasn't pushy, and helped us find a great apartment the first day we looked. I'd work with him again.
When my wife and I relocated to New York, Michael was very helpful. He is friendly and energetic. He was available months before we came to answer questions. He showed us a range of prices and locations, wasn't pushy, and helped us find a great apartment the first day we looked. I'd work with him again.
It was a pleasure working with Michael!
He was very proffesional, had everything organize quick and was on top of things to get everything easy and ready to go.
I got the apartment I wanted in a few days which was awesome!
Thank you Michael for your great job!!!
I was a return client for Michael. He first helped me secure a studio apartment on the Upper East Side last year. He made me feel very confident during the entire process, so I was sure to contact him again during my search for a 3BR apartment this year. Michael once again showed his personalized attention and skills within a short amount of time. After a single visit to the Bond offices, we were off to view 4-5 units on a Sunday.(Other brokers refuse to show apartments on Sundays.) Not only did Mike work diligently to show renovated units that fit my criteria, but he proved to be invaluable when it came to the application process. Mike said he had relationships with many building management companies and could handle gathering me and my roommates' documents in order to submit the application promptly. Mike certainly earned his broker's fee and I was very satisfied with his help. I would definitely work with him again and refer him to others looking for great service. I'm also looking forward to a celebratory drink of whiskey when all is said and done! Thanks, Mike!
Hi my name is Swikriti and I'm an international student at Columbia. Everyone knows Michael Chadwick is the best , he was recommended by a number of seniors. The first apartment we applied for we lost but because we had an experienced agent who knew all the landlords around Columbia Michael found us something better immediately! If you want someone who will can get the job done quickly and not waste time I'd highly recommend Michael Chadwick.
I am a return customer for Mike. When we first met several years ago, I was one of his first clients and made him run around everywhere--30 apartments for 2 days--before finally picking a place. This time, I was coming back from overseas and did not have a lot of time to be picky. Fortunately, Mike selected about 6 apartments that were to my liking to see and we finished in about 2 and a half hours. The application was in, a lease signed in a few days, and I was all set to go. Thanks Mike, pleasure working with you!
I was a return client for Michael. He first helped me secure a studio apartment on the Upper East Side last year. He made me feel very confident during the entire process, so I was sure to contact him again during my search for a 3BR apartment this year. Michael once again showed his personalized attention and skills within a short amount of time. After a single visit to the Bond offices, we were off to view 4-5 units on a Sunday.(Other brokers refuse to show apartments on Sundays.) Not only did Mike work diligently to show renovated units that fit my criteria, but he proved to be invaluable when it came to the application process. Mike said he had relationships with many building management companies and could handle gathering me and my roommates' documents in order to submit the application promptly. Mike certainly earned his broker's fee and I was very satisfied with his help. I would definitely work with him again and refer him to others looking for great service. I'm also looking forward to a celebratory drink of whiskey when all is said and done! Thanks, Mike!
Michael did an amazing job finding an apartment for me! I was moving to NYC for the first time for graduate school at Columbia and only had a few days to find somewhere to live. I had no prior experience apartment hunting in a competitive and fast paced housing market and was not sure how to approach it. Michael took the time to teach me what to expect and how to prepare before, during and after my visit and subsequent lease signing. He was accommodating to my last minute changes and very patient with my inexperience. Overall, he is gregarious, caring, honest and a very knowledgable realtor. I highly recommend!
Michael helped us find an amazing apartment when we were in a bind! We are loving our new home so far and are so grateful for his help! We will definitely give his name to friends who are looking for a new place. Thanks Mike!!!
There's nobody better than Michael for this business. After getting to know a few brokers before, I have no doubt in my mind that he's the best of the best. He is the smartest and nicest person ever. He'll find whatever you're looking for, no matter how picky you are or what your budget is. I will always come back to him!