The best apps and sites for finding housing in New York
'07.02.2020'
Source: ny.curbed.com
There are many sites and applications for finding housing in the Big Apple. In order not to get lost in this variety, check out the list of the best resources according to the edition Curbed new york.
Immersion in the urban housing rental market can be a daunting task, further complicated by the fact that the housing stock is difficult to track, the newspaper writes. In addition to directly contacting the building management company or the homeowner with a request for an apartment, the best way to find your ideal place is to use a special website or application. Here are some of the proven options.
On this site you can find reviews from brokers. It is also possible to search for apartments by category, the most useful features are clearly formatted ads and the ability to receive daily notifications by email - the options you receive will be sorted according to your search criteria. A potential tenant may also anonymously communicate with brokers and landlords who host specific apartments.
Where to download: iOS, Android
StreetEasy is probably New York's most famous listing aggregator, tracking both sales and rentals. It has become so popular in part due to its countless search possibilities. On this site you can filter the results by location, amenities, area, regardless of whether there is a brokerage commission or not, and many other criteria.
In addition to providing lists of apartments for sale or for rent, Localize provides information related to the quality of life in these neighborhoods: an apartment with amenities for cyclists or next to it is a dog walking park, how quiet this place is and much more. When you find the right housing, you can find nearby transit routes and schools, as well as find answers to other questions.
There is no application to download.
The Zumper platform is quite simple, which makes it easy for apartment hunters to search around the neighborhood, price range, number of bedrooms, and amenities. Using the site is very convenient: you can view the latest ads and apartments without brokerage fees, as well as plan an excursion. The site provides easy-to-use reports by district, and monitors rental trends in the city.
Where to download: iOS, Android
Renthop allows users in real time to see when new places appear on the list, as well as directly contact an ad placement agent. The platform has information on each apartment, shows the quality of the ad and how recently it was placed, as well as the reputation of the landlord or broker.
Where to download: iOS, Android
Triplemint is proud to offer “pre-market access” and “personalized service.” The site has a map on which you can find out how many ads are available in different areas of New York; the disadvantage is that many ads require registration before you can see more information about real estate.
There is no application to download.
Here you can find everything from cheap rooms for rent to apartments in new rental complexes. This resource is pretty easy to use. New ads are constantly appearing on the site, and you can quickly remove those that are no longer available.
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You can also search for a wide variety of housing types, including subleasing and low-income apartments.
As the name implies, this directory site is organized on a map of five boros, which makes it easy to find an apartment in a particular area. Otherwise, the search functions are similar to those on other sites - you can search by the number of bedrooms, price, etc. It is possible to search for apartments and short-term rental housing.
Where to download: iOS, Android
If you are looking for flexible rental conditions, then Roomi is the app for you. Users are not required to sign annual leases and can easily find something shorter. There are many built-in security mechanisms for both the tenant and a person looking for a roommate in terms of checking the biography and payment method in the application. You can refine your search based on the number of months during which you want to rent a home.
Where can I download: iOS, Android
This resource appeared in 2003 as a mail service sent by artist Stephanie Diamond, who shared information about the listings she collected. She received information from friends and acquaintances during the weekly e-mail newsletter. Almost two decades later, the concept essentially remained the same: you receive an email every Wednesday, but there is also a website where you can search for ads yourself. The team is still individually emailing with everyone who is interested in placing their apartment; it helps weed out brokers and managers and connects potential tenants directly with people who want to rent an apartment.
There is no application to download.
This application presents itself as an alternative to Craigslist and functions as a dating site, except that you can find potential roommates here. It is also possible to find information based on your budget and life habits. You need to answer a few questions about yourself, and RoomZoom provides you with a ranked list of potential roommates. After that, you decide whether this person is suitable for you to live together or not.
There is no application to download.
