Nyc Apt Search Help

You could try looking at Craigslist for a temporary sublease or possibly a renting a bedroom from people needing an extra roommate that would allow you to look at apartments while you're there.

A broker might be the best best in this case.
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if you don't want tiny, move to Jerz. Or Greenpoint. Or Astoria. Otherwise get used to tiny (or a new definition of tiny) in NYC.

i just found an apt in NYC last weekend, it was hectic looking at apts then getting things signed within 2 days.

you need to more specific with what your requirements are...

1. Where do you want to live? (ie. West Village, Chelsea, Union, Midtown)
2. How many rooms/bathrooms are you looking for.
3. What is your price range? Can you and your roommates afford 40x the rent? Do you have a guarantor?

If you don't want to pay a fee, you will probably need to travel up to go to NYC to look at places... basically try and deal directly with the owners. Its really getting to the hot season for moving right now and most landlords wont pay the broker fee at this time.

i'd recommend going a little higher... maybe Union or Gramercy, more bang for your buck and easier to find those larger 3 bedrooms.

In the areas that you mentioned above $4,000 will get you a nice 1br or an average (at best) 2br.

I thought you said you wanted a 3 br in - east village, LES, Flatiron, West Village, Soho, or GVill-
for under $4K.

That is specifically what I was referring to.

i have a nice 1br for $2700... although my definition of nice dropped dramatically as I started looking at places.

it's true and it's what I did. And since I'm renewing my lease, I'll be saving quite a bit of money in year 2 since the slight rent increase will be based off of the lower rent from year 1.

i would strongly suggest that you or your roommate figure out a way to see the apartments in person. you're asking for major trouble renting something sight unseen. put some of that analyst signing bonus to good use and book a trip to nyc to check out a bunch of places. in your price range, and depending on the location of your office, i would suggest sticking to east village/les, gramercy/flat iron/murray hill. soho/west vill/central vill will be too pricy and besides you're not going have much free time as it is to enjoy your home. in this regard, if you're working in midtown you should consider midtown. its not the sexiest but you will be appreciate the convenience of a 2 min commute when working 90 hr weeks. in terms of broker fees, im sure some places that charge no fee pass them on - but as a rule of thumb always try to avoid them or at least try to negotiate them down. unfortunately thats not always possible but def worth a shot edit -- also, depending on the firm your HR dept may be able to assist with relocation (not pay for it, but help you determine where to live, broker to use etc.)

do not rent a place in NYC sight unseen. Geeez. Also don't buy the batteries the guys sell on the subway. Also do not put any money down if you see a 3 card monte game. The people who are winning the money and getting paid are shills that work with the guy running the game.

Do not expect rents to go down in August. Things have bottomed out and are only going to head upwards.