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      Property Sources New York

      List of property sources New York

      No one site has all the listings so it's useful to work with more than 1.  Streeteasy is the most popular and therefore a good place to start.

      • Working Direct with a broker
      • Apt212
      • The Blueground - month by month stays
      • Co-living = shared facilities, growing in New York
      • Craig's List - avoid it - known for Scammers!
      • HotPads (part of Zillow group)
      • Listings Project
      • Localize.city
      • Naked Apartments (part of Zillow group)
      • NYC Housing Lottery
      • PadMapper
      • Renthop
      • Roomi 
      • Roomzoom
      • Streeteasy = the most popular so best place to start (part of Zillow group)
      • Triplemint
      • Zumper

       

      Working with a Real Estate Agent

      Working direct with a real estate agent will make the rental process smoother and help avoid rental scams.  Major brokers in the US include

      Corcoran, 

      Douglas Elliman, 

      Compass, 

      Brown Harris Stevens,

      There are many online tools, social media, or local newspaper’s classifieds

       

      Apt212

      https://apt212.com/

      A New York City marketplace for furnished apartments, sublets, and legal short term rentals.    Looks very easy to use and divided by neighbourhood.  Claims to list 95% of what is available.

       

      The Blueground

      https://www.theblueground.com/

      Furnished apartments for month-by-month stays, but also possible to stay a year or eg longer.  Many are pet friendly and this is listed clearly if it is

       

      Co-Living

      Co-living is increasing in New York - there are now 15 shared housing business and existing companies are expanding  with new buildings. Co-living offerings can roughly be sorted into three categories: full-service/large scale, boutique, and budget. Many co-living buildings also offer residents opportunities to socialize, events, and outings so newcomers can meet people without too much effort. Some have a “let’s-explore-this-crazy-city-together” vibe, while others are more community and service-oriented, or personal development-focused.

      Summary in  Brick Underground's guide to co-living 

       

      Craig's List

      Craigslist has a bad reputation for scammers in New York

       

      HotPads

      https://hotpads.com/ 

      HotPads lists everything from cheap rooms to apartments in new rental developments. It’s pretty straightforward and does a good job at keeping a steady stream of new listings on its site, while promptly removing ones that are no longer available. You can also search for a wide variety of housing types, including sublets and income-restricted apartments.

       

      Listings Project

      https://www.listingsproject.com/

      Listings project started as an email service sending new listings out by weekly emails and remains very unchanged.   Users get the email every Wednesday, but there’s also a website where you can search for listings. The team still individually emails with everyone that’s interested in listing their apartment; this helps weed out brokers and managers and connects potential renters directly with folks looking to rent.

       

      Localize.City

      https://www.localize.city/

      In addition to providing listings for apartments, Localize provides information about the quality of life in those neighborhoods eg if it’s bike-friendly or near a dog park, how quiet it is, etc.  Plus the option to search the address for details about nearby transit options, schools in the area etc.

       

      Naked Apartments

      https://www.nakedapartments.com/

      This site offers broker reviews and the option to search by fee or no fee apartments,.  There are clearly-formatted listings and the option to receive daily e-mail notifications for listings that meet one's search criteria. A prospective renter can also communicate anonymously with the brokers and landlords listing particular apartments.

       

      NYC Housing Lottery / Housing Connect

      https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/

      The lottery website is updated regularly with new listings. Some apartments are found in entirely below-market-rate buildings, while others are located in luxury developments. But there are restrictions and as demand for affordable housing continues to climb, so too has the number of applicants. Eligiblity for each housing lottery is based on the number of people in the household and all of your total combined income.   Newly arrived internationals are unlikely to meet the critera but we list it here for information purposes.  Non-New York City residents can apply, however, preference is given to current New York City residents (defined as the five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island)

       

      PadMapper

      https://www.padmapper.com/apartments/new-york-ny

      Listings here are organized around a map of the five boroughs.  This makes it easier if you’re looking for an apartment in a specific neighborhood. Otherwise, the search features are similar to those found on other sites, eg searching by number of bedrooms, price, etc. - and also lists short-term rentals

       

      Renthop

      https://www.renthop.com/

      Renthop lets users see when new spots have been listed in real time and get in touch with the listing agent directly. It also has a “HopScore” for each apartment, which correlates to factors the site says show a listing’s quality—like how recently it was listed, or the reputation of the landlord or manager.

       

      Roomi 

      https://roomiapp.com/

      Roomi is an app for a flexible renting situation: Users are not required to sign year-long leases and can easily find something that’s more short term. There are many in-built safety mechanisms for both the renter and the person seeking a roommate in terms of background checks and an in-app payment method. You can refine your search based on the number of months you’re interested in renting, the neighborhood, price, and other metrics.

       

      RoomZoom

      https://www.roomzoom.com/

      This functions like a dating website, except that you’re there to find potential roommates. The services matches you up with potential roommates based on your budget and your living habits. The applicants answer a series of questions, and RoomZoom provides with you a ranked list of potential roommates. All you have to do then is message the person, and see if it’s a right fit.

       

      StreetEasy

      https://streeteasy.com/rentals

      StreetEasy is NYC’s best-known listings aggregator, tracking both sales and rentals. StreetEasy has myriad search options, which allow users to filter results by location, amenities, square footage, whether or not there’s a broker’s fee, and plenty of other criteria.

       

      Triplemint

      https://www.triplemint.com/listings?listing_type=rental&locality=ny:nyc

      Triplemint offers “pre-market access” and “personalized service” for its rental listings. The website has a map that lets you know how many listings are available within New York’s various neighborhoods.  The downside is that many listings will require you to sign up before you can see more details about the property.

       

      Zumper

      https://www.zumper.com/apartments-for-rent/new-york-ny

      Apartment hunters can search on Zumper by neighborhood, price range, number of bedrooms, and amenities. Its layout makes it easy to see the newest listings, apartments with no broker’s fee, and to schedule a tour. The website also provides easy-to-digest neighborhood reports and tracks rent trends across the city.