Content pfp
Content
@
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Greg pfp
Greg
@greg
Tips for apartment hunting in NYC?
21 replies
0 recast
6 reactions
Victor Ma 🧾 pfp
Victor Ma 🧾
@vm
price, location, size - choose 2 out of 3 streeteasy, the listings project, leasebreak are places I’d check Summer is brutally competitive, but also has the most inventory
2 replies
0 recast
3 reactions
Luciano pfp
Luciano
@luciano
scour streeteasy everyday if you see a place you like go check it out the same day its listed repeat until you die or find an apartment you like your preferences will determine which one of the above is more likely😜
0 reply
0 recast
2 reactions
christopher pfp
christopher
@christopher
big buildings have continuous turnover. i got my spot by turning down the listed apartment and asking the agent if he knew of anything coming on the market that wasn’t listed.
0 reply
0 recast
1 reaction
Cody pfp
Cody
@codymccauley.eth
Be prepared with all of your paperwork before you see an apartment. Be ready to go with the application right after you walk out of a place you like. I’ve been doing it for 10 years and it never gets any better :/
0 reply
0 recast
1 reaction
Mark Fishman pfp
Mark Fishman
@markfishman
Timelines are expedited! Be ready to put a deposit down on the spot, but also know you can find something a few days before the move in date Browse streeteasy constantly to get a sense of what’s possible in your target area
0 reply
0 recast
1 reaction
horsefacts pfp
horsefacts
@horsefacts.eth
There should be at least one thing obviously wrong with your apartment. (No cabinets, bedroom is triangular, toilet in kitchen, etc.) If you see a place and can't figure out what its "one thing" is, be wary because it means it's not visible.
0 reply
0 recast
1 reaction
Jack McDermott pfp
Jack McDermott
@jackmcdermott
Know what you want and close fast
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
JB Rubinovitz ⌐◨-◨ pfp
JB Rubinovitz ⌐◨-◨
@rubinovitz
Run it like a tight fundraise process. Speed is everything, diligence it the best you can, rely on friends.
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
tldr (tim reilly) pfp
tldr (tim reilly)
@tldr
If you like something you need to expedite it as much as possible. Brokers will often take first person who signs. Ask how to lock it down. You can sometimes put cash down (1-2k) that reserves you right to think wo someone else being able to sign. Its repayable if they don’t offer you a contract for whatever reason
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Brenner pfp
Brenner
@brenner.eth
I love it. 1 bd? Roommates?
1 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
EulerLagrangodamus - bank/acc pfp
EulerLagrangodamus - bank/acc
@eulerlagrange.eth
Streateasy. Don’t just apply and wait for responses, call/email them directly if they the agent has contact info listed.
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Karo K pfp
Karo K
@serendipity
If you already live in your target neighborhood, I’ve found that it is surprisingly easy to befriend landlords/supervisors and ask if they have or know of anybody who has an available apt. Eliminates broker fees but need all your documents ready. I’ve helped friends move by finding lease transfers on fbk too.
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Emmanuel🦉⌐◨-◨🎩🍥 pfp
Emmanuel🦉⌐◨-◨🎩🍥
@emmanuel
Have your credit above 700.
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Katherine Wu pfp
Katherine Wu
@katherine
Act fast in the summers Do your research/ refresh streeteasy to get a sense of price for what you want If you see something you like, apply on the spot If you’re not in a rush, you get a better deal in the winter! December is a great time, less competition & better prices
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Tayyab - d/acc pfp
Tayyab - d/acc
@tayyab
Excited for you to be back full time!
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Winston Laoh pfp
Winston Laoh
@winstonlaoh
Brokers are the devil. There are broker fee less apartments you can find via streeteasy filters. Otherwise you’re basically paying 15% more than the advertised rent the first year.
1 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Vinay Vasanji pfp
Vinay Vasanji
@vinayvasanji.eth
Streeteasy, nooklyn, or roomi
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction
Leighton pfp
Leighton
@lay2000lbs
Reach out to friends / contacts / anyone you know… I’ve only seen good apartments via word of mouth. Don’t sleep on Craigslist
1 reply
0 recast
2 reactions
Matt Garcia pfp
Matt Garcia
@mattgarcia.eth
Do you believe in a superior being? Have you heard about... prayer?
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction