RE: Renting a nyc apartment with a broker?

Branden Round: do not do it. have been given for a hostel extremely. in actuality in actuality be particular you %. the right one as some have 14 days max stay coverage on a similar time as others have around 21 days. See an social amassing of what to hunt for for shrink than. optimal stay: 14 days for each calendar 3 hundred and sixty 5 days. finished beds: 667 commencing up circumstances (daily/weekly): 24 Hours commencing up circumstances (over the 300 and sixty 5 days): All 3 hundred and sixty 5 days...Show more

Monroe Rainey: 2

Kandi Lough: First, last and security deposit are usually required. If you're dealing with a broker they'll also request a credit check. Utilities are usually not included, but that's on a base by base case--ask your broker about those sorts of questions as they're specific to each apartment you're looking at.*normally I would suggest staying clear of a broker at all costs (they're a waste of money, in my opinion) but if your job! is paying for it then by all means take advantage of it....Show more

Carter Dewater: Yes, you are missing one big expense - if you are using a broker, there is a broker's fee! It is in addition to the first and last months rent, and is a percentage of a year's rent. (14% now seems standard, but I'm not sure since I stopped renting years ago.)The person who said try to rent without using a broker is both right and wrong. Yes, she's right in that the fee is a real waste of money. It's a LOT of money, especially since the building owners used to pay the fee years ago.But a good broker CAN sometimes find you a good apartment. IF they know their business, and some of them unfortunately don't! So it's a toss up whether using a broker is a good idea or not.Try a broker and see if you get any good leads. If you can get a good apartment, remember, that's a long term investment. Perhaps a good place is worth is?...Show more

Idell Syed: Usually you'll have to pay the brok! ers fee, first month's rent, and security deposit (equal to a ! month's rent, not lower), so you are looking at paying 3x the rent amount to get in. Water is included, I've never heard of anyone getting a water bill when renting, you'll have to pay for Gas and ConEd unless it is otherwise stated. You shouldn't have to pay any other expenses.