Canadian moving to New York in September. Apartment-hunting in August. No credit history. Going to be a graduate student, so no fat salary either. But I can get a guarantor with ample funds, and I can pay several months in advance, if it's necessary. What documents should I bring with me to New York? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 4 answers
What's your opinion on short-term sublets when visiting NYC for a few days, in lieu of a hotel? Is it a safe option? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 11 answers 
Has anyone had any success using Saferentals.com? I came across their list for NYC and their listings seems too good to be true. I'd love to hear what the hive mind have to say and your experiences with this site. Thanks.
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 7 answers
My broker is trying to charge another fee to put someone new on the lease for the NYC apt. we've been living in for 3 years. Is this legal? Do I have any recourse? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers
Does anyone know where to rent a high quality student cello short term in NYC? Ideally, I'd like something hand crafted and valued at 10 - 20 k, but if need be I'll go lower end. Looking for a bow, too. Thanks!
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 2 answers
NYC-vacation-rental-filter: we're on the cusp of agreeing to rent a six room brownstone in Williamsburg, but before we do, I need to know what we're getting into from people who have had similar experiences. [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 6 answers
My friends' landlady is clearly paranoid and harassing my friends. What can they do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 17 answers
Where do we rent a van in the NY metro area to move 4 people, instruments, drums and amps for a short jaunt from Brooklyn to Philadelphia, DC and back to Brooklyn towards the end of this month? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 7 answers
We signed a lease (2 copies) on a new apartment in NYC, at our broker's office. The 2 copies were sent to the management company. As promised, the management company sent one of the copies back to us about a week later. It's got our original signatures, but the landlord didn't sign it! The line for the landlord's signature is empty. Doesn't this mean that we're bound to the terms of the contract, but the landlord is not? It seems very wrong. Is it normal? Should we demand a copy of the lease with the signatures of both parties on it?
posted on May 28, 2007 - 18 answers
NYC broker recommendations and resources [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 10 answers
Where can I rent a tuxedo for Friday night (just over 48 hours from now) in New York City?
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 4 answers
My roommates and I have put a deposit down on an apartment in Brooklyn. We're supposed to sign the lease (and fork over the rest of the cash) on Thursday. Idly googling our new address, I discovered that our two-family building contains an SRO (single-room occupancy) dwelling for three people who have been homeless, drug-dependent, incarcerated, institutionalized, or mentally disabled on the second floor. Was the broker or landlord required to tell us this? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 20 answers
Living in NYC for $20/day for 3-4 weeks: is it possible? How? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 11 answers
Where can I rent a room and a drum set by the hour in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 3 answers
How to avoid paying an insane broker's fee when renting a Manhattan apartment? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2006 - 14 answers
I need to rent an auditorium or theatre for a night. My organization is having its annual meeting and they need 200 seats, a meeting room, and a reception area. Is there a directory of theaters/auditoriums/conference centers in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 6 answers
