I am moving to New York City in a couple of months. I have a well trained smallish (~35 pound) dog. I also have an emotional support animal letter. I know that NYC has anti-discrimination laws that mean they can’t not rent to me because of my pet. On the other hand, NYC landlords often have dozens of applicants. If I am applying to an apartment in NYC that states “no pets,” should I tell them in advance that I have a dog that is covered by an ESA letter? I feel an obligation to be honest, but I also feel like they would just throw out my application if I state this in advance. Thoughts? Experiences?

I’ve looked through some old threads but most of them are talking about safety as a petite woman. I don’t really care about my safety, I’ve been living in the worse areas I could for the last 8 years (not by choice.)

I’ve been accepted for a beautiful apartment right between Nostrand and Kingston on Eastern, it has everything I like, hardwood flooring, natural light, room, a sizable kitchen, etc… But I can’t tell if the neighborhood has much fun stuff to do.

I like riding my bike so I know I can get to Park Slope and Prospect park in like 10 minutes, or take the subway into the city in around 45. I’m in my mid/ late 20’s and moving to ny because I want to have fun, not just sit in my apartment all day.

Hey guys I have to move in on October 30th , I’m looking for a room in Williamsburg , Manhattan or Astoria , budget?! I don’t know, I’ll see where is the room . Thanks everyone 🙏

Built in 2023, this west facing apartment with floor to ceiling windows (comes with shades) feels expansive. Washer/dryers in the basement, amenities cost an additional 125/month. Lincoln Market grocery on ground floor set to open next month! Close to Prospect Park, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital, 2/Q lines. Pet friendly. Available now. Please reach out for more info!

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1007386113

If one lives in a non rent stabilized unit in one of the 5 boroughs, what is the likelihood that you could expect to stay in your home long term without large raised to your rent? I’ve been moving around a lot past couple of years throughout Ny state and city, never stayed in a place longer than 2 years due to life circumstances. I’m finally at a place where I’d like to settle down and find an apt that I could get comfortable in for a couple of years. Most places in my budget (1.8k to 2.2k) are not rent stabilized. Most rent stabilized units are a rarity in general it seems.

I hope to be making more money in the coming years but my profession doesn’t guarantee great financial strides. I am wondering about ppls thoughts surrounding raises in rent,the reality vs expectation of being able to live in one place for more than 2 years, and how difficult it is to live alone with a modest salary. Horror stories and hopeful stories both welcome

Hey everyone! I’m looking for someone to do a lease takeover for my portion of the lease for Nov 1-Jul 31, 2025, with a possibility to renew. Move-in date can be a bit flexible but earlier is better.

I truly do love this room, my roommates and this location, but I can no longer stay due to a housing opportunity that came up for me, so I’m looking for 1 person to fill the 2nd bedroom in the unit and join my two roommates and their cat in a 2bd/1bath in Flatbush, BK.

About you:

Must be willing to stay for the remainder of the lease. Must be able to prove income and/or guarantor. Preferably no pets but depending on the pet it can be considered. I’ve had 2 birds in the space with me.

About your roommates:

My 2 roommates are a couple who share the first bedroom and you must be ok with that. They prefer to keep a quiet, tidy and cozy space. They are both queer, LGBT+ friendly and 420 friendly.

• Vincent (he/him), 23, white and Latino, working retail full time.
• Phillip (they/them/any pronouns), 23, Black, working full time in the cannabis industry, The New School graduate
• Peach, 1, extremely cute and affectionate, food motivated male cat

Location: 2138 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

It’s a short walk from the Church Ave B/Q trains, Church Ave 2/5 trains, B35 and B49 bus.

Rent: $1,500/mo for the bedroom, security deposit will vary between $1k-1.5k

The bedroom: 2 large windows, closet with shelves, fits up to a Queen sized bed & 2 dressers

The unit: It’s rather small but functional. It’s a 2nd floor quick walkup, laundry on premises downstairs, heat included, only utilities are electric and wifi, central A/C in both bedrooms and common area.

Feel free to comment or message me on insta (@LittyCritties) if you think you may be a good fit! I’m looking for someone to takeover my name on the lease ASAP.

(Bedroom photo taken from the original Streeteasy listing of the unit)

https://preview.redd.it/iqpmkywurusd1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1406546cd28b583d2eaada2443ba7a61e49c2224

https://preview.redd.it/4n833xwurusd1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5ecd85c85d2b07052dbad2d5701c4e791d8fe67

https://preview.redd.it/jj4gmxwurusd1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d234205f10b79f2697f125539426c3e8dd2ff5f

https://preview.redd.it/zx4pkwwurusd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd8365d0e5868631cf3395d32de59c0e0f2d2621

https://preview.redd.it/zdbhauxurusd1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99805b91c17d5f0ad9537f9e3de4af567707f9f8

Can I get relocation assistance from the landlord? She rented me this place & didn't tell me it was a single room occupancy until after I moved in. Until today I realized the registration expired in Nov 2020 as a Multiple Dwelling Class A. She only rents to immigrants bc she takes advantage of them and refuses basic rights.

There's mold in the bathroom, roaches, fire hazards, a camera in the kitchen and the engineering of the entire apartment is wrong(the kitchen is in the wrong place). I respect small landlords, but this lady is the absolute WORST. She called my girlfriend names and slurs for staying only one night bc she came up with a no overnight guest policy. My gf had to file a police report bc the landlord told her "you don't know who you're messing with little girl" and she started getting heart palpitations from the stress.

What can I do? If anyone knows a good tenant lawyer l'd love to get their info.

Hello!

Anybody have experience working with Clinton Housing Development Company? They lease out units in Hell's Kitchen area. I submitted an application for my family and I, but not sure what sort of apartments they offer. Thanks!

Listing on StreetEasy: https://streeteasy.com/building/171-chrystie/11c

Available now & showings at your request! I am the current tenant and moving to a bigger place.

The studio

• Huge balcony with SE view
• In-unit washer/ dryer
• 2x large closets
• Modern bathroom with floor to ceiling glass shower
• Modern kitchen with large counter space, many cabinets
• Dishwasher
• Bright, open design with floor to ceiling windows

The building

• Gym: Modern, well-equipped
• Roof deck: 2x grills, covered area, wrap-around view on 17th floor
• 2nd floor lounge and outdoor patio
• Business center
• Front desk reception: They are the best!
• Mailroom
• Pets welcome!

Current lease ends 4/30/25. Management willing to extend if you request it. I am the current tenant and moving to a bigger apartment with for my dog. Love the building and the area - sad to leave it!

Real estate agent: John Carey, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, REAL New York, (251) 648-1346

-- Relisting due to problem with earlier post lacking links --

hi!

my partner and I are currently searching for a studio or 1 bd <= $2000. (if I flipped it, I mean less than or equal too $2000) we have good credit and a guarantor as I do free lance jobs. Northern Brooklyn is where we'd like to live, open to Central

I know that this is a long shot, but

"you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - RGB

Hi, I’m looking for my replacement in a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in Yorkville.  You would be signing the new lease, which starts on 11/1. Rent is 1850/month. No broker fee since you’re taking over from me. Electricity/gas/wifi would be split between you and two roommates.

Women only, preferably in their 20s/30s.

Your roommates will be 2 women in their late 20s.

-T: works WFH in tech. Hobbies include video games and reading and writing.

-K: works hybrid in publishing. Hobbies include reading and watching Survivor.

Location:

-Conveniently located 1 block from the Q and M86 SBS and M15/M15 SBS bus stops and 3 blocks from the 4/5/6

-Close to several grocery stores and Carl Schurz Park

Apartment:

-2nd floor walk up with dishwasher, laundry in the basement, and a private balcony.

-AC in every bedroom and in the living room

-Property manager and live-in super are very responsive

Your room:

-Bedroom fits a king sized bed and has a walk-in closet. 

-Room will be unfurnished

DM me for more info if you're interested!

I’m in search of a 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, preferably the bedstuy, Bushwick or crown heights area for no more than $3500. Looking for a long term lease. Please let me know i want to move in November 1st

I’ve been looking at apartments in Manhattan, and I’m seeing a lot of studios in the $2800-$3000 range, mostly in Murray Hill but scattered around other areas too. I was under the impression that studios were at least $4K these days.

Are these places livable, or is there some kind of catch? Like issues with rats, noise, old buildings, etc.? Anyone have experience with these types of apartments in Manhattan?

Just over a year ago, I signed a lease sight unseen in Williamsburg. I was living in Boston at the time and had been remotely searching for a place in Brooklyn for months.

As I'm sure many of you are acutely aware, the apartment hunt process was disorganized, hectic, and downright anxiety-inducing. On top of that, I had read countless horror stories about scams, misinformation in listings, and nightmare experiences with brokers/landlords that had me on high alert.

Thanks to the support of friends in the area, I found an apartment that I’m overall happy with. However, since signing I’ve been frustrated to discover a number resources that would've been incredibly helpful during my search. It’s too late for me, but hopefully someone will find these helpful.

Some resources I wish I had at my disposal:

• Open Igloo - Something I learned fairly quickly from talking to fellow renters in NYC, is that not all buildings and landlords are created equal. Open Igloo is a great resource for learning more about specific buildings and landlords. You can read tenants' candid (anonymous) ratings of buildings to get a sense of things like glaring issues with how the building is operated, amenities, superintendent (super) responsiveness, and more. The site also offers helpful tools like a rent calculator, rent-stabilized building map, and an informative blog.
  • Primary use case: Spot-checking apartment buildings and landlords to ensure you don't end up trapped in a lease for a poorly run apartment.
• Unseen - An Uber-like marketplace that connects you with locals to tour and vet apartments for you. I was lucky enough to have a friend in Williamsburg who was willing to tour and report back on apartments for me, but if I didn't, Unseen would've been a lifesaver. Not only just to verify that listings aren't scams, but also to share unbiased pictures, videos and info. about apartments that the broker, who is monetarily tied to the listing, might not share with you. The process is simple, too. You plug listings (from Streeteasy, Zillow, etc.) into their site and they handle the rest.
  • Primary use case: Remote, personal apartment tours to avoid scams and misinformation.
• StreetEasy - This is likely the most well-know name on the list, but I honestly had no idea it existed until I moved here. Streeteasy is New York specific (vs. larger aggregators like Zillow or apartments.com which are nationwide), and you can set up alerts for apartments that fit your budget, neighborhood, and amenity preferences. This is super helpful if you have some flexibility as to when you're moving. I've also come to appreciate the resources in their Blog, which is a good starting place to get a general sense of the vibe of different neighborhoods.
  • Primary use case: Finding available apartments for rent, and getting a sense of NYC neighborhoods.
• NeighborhoodScout - An in-depth look at specific zip codes and neighborhoods in NYC. You can get a highly specific report on things like crime rates, demographics, average rent price etc.
  • Primary use case: Getting a better understanding of the neighborhood you're hoping to live in. There are a wide variety of rent prices across NYC, this site may help inform you as to why one apartment is more affordable than another.
• Landlord Watchlist - A list of the 100 worst Landlords in NYC (yikes) based on the average number of violations that have been reported against said landlords. I don't think this list has been updated since 2023, but it's still worth a check! I was relieved, after I had already moved in, to not find my landlord on the list.

  • Primary use case: Quick check to make sure your prospective landlord isn't on the '100 worst landlords' list.

This list is, of course, not exhaustive. But I hope it helps someone! Please feel free to add additional tips and I can update the post as necessary.

Just came back from a trip and saw two papers outside my door saying my Brooklyn Affordable Housing was hired as the management for my building. What does this mean going forward? First time rent and I have no clue

I have baseboards that are made out of cast iron and have no covers. I asked my landlord to provide them and she said no if I want them I had to cover them is this true?

I've recently made a career change and am currently negotiating an offer in NYC after being unemployed for the past 1.5 years. I have been researching the logistics of moving to the city and I'm concerned about my ability to find a place quickly.

I know landlords like to see a number of documents like paystubs and bank statements. Here are the details on what I can provide:

• Since I'm starting a new job, I'm not going to have paystubs and my bank statements aren't going to be reflective of my new salary which is a significant bump from my last job. I'm sure I'll be able to get proof of employment but I'm not sure how much weight this will carry.

• my credit took its first dip under 700 a couple months ago from the debt I've accrued while unemployed

• I can most likely get a guarantor if needed but I'm unsure what documents they'd want from this person

I'm looking to live alone and the max rent I'm considering is within the 40x rule (and right around 50x) for my incoming salary, but how easily will I find a LL that will rent to me based on proof of employment (and/or guarantor)?

I'm willing to live with roommates for a couple months to accrue paystubs and bank history if that's what I need to do, but I'd like to know before I spend a couple weeks paying for airbnb/hostels/etc while I look for a place. Thanks in advance for responses.

looking to sublet a room starting in November, 1k budget. I have a 5 year old, fully trained cat, and work in non-profit full-time with other part time gigs.

Hi all. I'm looking for a new apartment and I'm getting quite a few people saying, "Please fill out the application, then you'll receive your time/date for viewing," when I ask to view an apartment. There's always an application fee attached and it's asking for all my personal info. I've never had this happen previously. It usually goes, [1] contact landlord or broker, [2] answer some basic questions, [3] get viewing date, [4] apply same-day if I'm interested. Reversing steps 3 and 4 sounds like a gigantic scam to me, but the state of rentals in NYC is absolutely insane so I don't know if people are just trying to make this the new norm?

Wondering if someone could help here!

Taking over a lease from a friend of a friend and am a bit skeptical of this.

For my apartment (with ConEd) I just shut down the acct and let my landlord call in to claim it. Was pretty easy. Didn’t face a hassle like this.

For this new apt, I’m wary of any account transfer happening since I don’t know this girl’s credit history. We’re not looking to inherit a bad payment history if there is one. Any advice

Hi, I am 24 and a young professional working in advertising in midtown. I am looking to move into a studio or room in Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn or the Bronx. My hope is to move by October 31st. Please feel free to message me if you know anything or are renting out a room/studio. I would be happy to tour and send through any information upon discussion. Thanks so much!

Hi I’m new to the city and went to view an apartment I found on street easy. Went to the apartment and the realtor that was supposed to show me the apartment was not there. Instead he gave me the door code and said the door to the apartment was open. All the questions that I had were answered via text and even when I tried to call him he didn’t answer he just texted back. He told me the application fee was $200 which my friend thought was extremely exaggerated. I asked to do the process in person and he said he couldn’t until I filled out the application to show to management. What do you guys think?