I'm not really one to leave reviews, but Lauren Miller was so helpful throughout my entire process…read moresearching for an apartment in NYC. I had just moved back to the east coast from SF and so thought I had a good handle on challenging rental markets, but with the bidding wars and 60+ people showing up at listings, NYC was something else. I felt totally overwhelmed but luckily I got put in contact with Lauren. Through the whole process, Lauren was pragmatic, helped me realize what was important to me for my living space and lifestyle, and positive. She helped me adjust my expectations and feel confident in my budget and criteria. I was also looking out-of-state, which made things even more difficult and added a lot of anxiety. Working with Lauren took a lot of this anxiety out of the equation. I could send her listings to look at (because I could not stop obsessively checking StreetEasy) day or night and she was responsive and helpful. Every time I was in town she set up listings for us to see, and it was also very helpful to have her there with me to discuss and compare to things we had seen previously. Many times too, Lauren noticed things about apartments that I hadn't that would have had a considerable impact on my comfort level living there. I appreciated her constantly thinking about my lifestyle and looking out for things that would impact how I felt living in a space. I truly would not have made it through this process without her! Not only did she help me find and see listings, but she was also a friendly face and voice throughout this extremely stressful process. Her optimism kept me going when it started to feel impossible.

My partner and I were getting desperate (we had, like, less than a week before we'd be homeless,…read moreand the place we were going to rent screwed us) when I saw a great listing on Corcoran's site and went, "ehh, wtf." We got in touch with Akeba, who showed us the place right away. She was great--personable, friendly, not fake, and knowledgeable. And the place was HUGE--I thought the listing was probably BS, just because most are, but it turned out to be even better than the listing made it sound AND it was cheap. (3br for $200 less than the 1br we live in now? yesplz.) We needed to move asap so I provided every last piece of documentation I could almost immediately--I'm used to things happening fast around here. Everything seemed to be lining up perfectly. Then the landlord decided she wasn't okay with my dog anymore. Apparently she had listed the place as pet-friendly so's to, I dunno, stroke her ego or something, and then came up with some goofy reason for refusing anyone with a pet. (She told me my very well-trained Chihuahua mix who is roughly the size of your average housecat was "too big.") (I know this isn't the broker's fault, but it's part of the narrative, or something. I was rejected almost immediately, is the important part.) The broker then tells me, "It's okay, I can help you look for other places." Great! We have like two days to get this figured out so let's go... and the next time I hear from her is about a week and a half later, several days after when I'd told her my lease was up, for one place that's not even close to what we were looking for. The best part? Days after I'd been rejected for the original apartment, and after it became clear that they had no real intention of helping, they still charged my card $65 for a credit report. (Also, as a side note, making your clients write down their credit card number, expiration date, etc. and e-mail it to you is super sketchy and not even really necessary.) I hadn't used them before because I was wary of their lack of offerings in my price range, and now it looks like this is a trend that may continue. Honestly, it makes me sad that it turned out this way, because we had such a great experience at the viewing. Corcoran, I am disappoint.

My daughter was moving to Manhattan and we were unaware of how the broker process worked and the…read morebenefits of using a broker. I threw a figurative dart at the Yelp apartment brokers listed and called J. Alex. He took his time with me and went over the different options with and without a broker. He was kind and wasn't pushy to make a sale. My daughter ended up renting an apartment that was being vacated by a co-worker and without the use of a broker, but if she decides to move after her lease we'll be reaching out to J. Alex.

The team of J. Alex Brinston and Wendy Clark were AMAZING! I cannot praise enough the way they…read moremanaged the rental of my Park Slope garden duplex. Having interviewed several agents, I really liked their approach, friendly, professional but not pushy. They offered guidance that was surprisingly different from the others and it truly paid off! Not only did they handle everything quickly and efficiently with great communication and support, but they brought in record numbers of applicants, getting me hundreds of dollars p.m. above asking! They handled all the photos, promotion, background checks and paperwork, really paying attention to what mattered to me personally, which was a huge weight off my mind whilst managing an international move. Now I have a great tenant and will definitely be giving J and Wendy my business when I come to sell my apartment in the future!

Greg Timmes was such a fantastic help to me and my roommate in our recent apartment hunt. He was…read moreresponsive, kind, and genuine. Anyone who has been on the NYC apartment scene knows that someone like Greg is an incredibly rare find. He is truly fantastic at his job! Highly recommend that anyone and everyone work with him.

I had an extremely frustrating experience working with this realtor, Ying Lo. Communication was…read morepoor from the beginning, and multiple apartment-viewing appointments were never properly coordinated or followed up on, despite repeated attempts to connect. As a serious and qualified applicant, I felt completely disregarded throughout the process. The lack of professionalism ultimately cost me the opportunity to secure an apartment I was genuinely interested in. In addition, the tone of the communication was at times dismissive and rude, which made the experience even worse. Based on my experience, it felt like certain applicants may have already been preselected, while others were not given a fair opportunity or transparent communication regarding the listings. I would strongly recommend improving responsiveness, professionalism, and fairness when dealing with prospective tenants, or request for someone else

Robb at Harlem lofts helped me sell my brownstone when I was in a difficult position. There were…read morecomplicating factors and it took a lot of skill for him to get it done. To say that he went above and beyond is an understatement. In my dealings with Harlem Lofts, I found them to be ethical, creative, and extremely on top of their game. I've been in Harlem for a number of years, and I'm continuously amazed at how often Robb and his team come up in conversation with neighbors and friends. They are highly regarded and pretty much universally considered the only people to talk to for Harlem Real Estate. I followed the advice of friends and neighbors and worked with Harlem Lofts, and I have to say that I was steered in the right direction. I've since referred others to them and they would say the same thing. They do the right thing, and they do it well.

Robb & Gareth are experts in Harlem Brownstones. These assets can be tricky, so it is really…read moreimportant to work with people who understand the nuances of real estate in Harlem. Highly recommend!

I cannot recommend Craig Paulson highly enough!…read more I was going through a very challenging personal situation when I started my apartment search, and Craig treated me with immense kindness, empathy, and respect from day one. He went above and beyond to show me a lovely apartment in Brooklyn--complete with a private backyard--owned by a wonderful mother-and-son landlord team. But what truly set Craig apart was his dedication: he was quick in responding to communications and stuck with me through the entire application process, guiding me through every detail until the keys were in my hand. His professionalism, patience, and genuine care turned a stressful time into a successful move. I am incredibly grateful for everything he did for me. If you need a real estate broker who is not only dedicated and sharp but truly cares about his clients as human beings, look no further than Craig Paulson!

I had a great experience hunting for apartments in New York with the help of Madison Ibargüen. She…read morewas incredibly thorough in our apartment hunt and curated a long list of apartments that would be a good fit for us. She helped contact agents for openings, got us set up for tours, and went above and beyond by giving us local recommendations for all the things we loved. Even after she helped me find my apartment and I signed the lease, she delivered my documents and check to my new landlord since I was busy at the time. With her knowledge of the NY real estate market and ability to get things done for her clients, we can't recommend her enough!

Vanessa made my NY housing search process seamless; I truly could not have done it without her. As…read moreanyone knows who does the NYC search from afar, it is incredibly difficult to line up showings and act fast on great options. Through several initial calls, Vanessa went above and beyond to initially get to know my needs/wants in the search and would line up several showings for weekend trips I could make it up to NY. When I wasn't available to make the trip, she would go out of her way to do a virtual showings with me, even going so far to walk around the neighborhood on video so I got the lay of the land. Vanessa's reliable, calm and optimistic demeanor keep me going and ultimately we found the perfect spot. I couldn't recommend Vanessa enough and would absolutely use her for any future housing searches I have!

We've had the absolute privilege of working with Alex Raffa at Lofty since March 2024, and after…read moreover a year of incredible patience, care, and expertise, he just helped us finalize a beautiful apartment in April 2025 for our son, who is attending Columbia University Irving Medical Center. From day one, Alex has been nothing short of exceptional, kind, generous with his time, endlessly patient, and unbelievably knowledgeable about the NYC market. Coming from LA, we had so much to learn, and Alex guided us with grace, professionalism, and warmth. He never pressured us, always listened, educated us thoroughly, and stayed consistently positive and supportive through every twist and turn. He's not just an agent, he's a true advisor, teacher, and advocate. His attention to detail, communication skills, and deep understanding of the market are truly rare. And beyond all that, he's simply a wonderful human being we now call family, someone you instantly trust and enjoy working with. We also want to shout out Kyle Hambas, another amazing Senior member of the Lofty team, who was incredibly smart, helpful, and professional. Together, Alex and Kyle are a dream team. If you're buying or leasing in NYC, do yourself a favor, call Alex Raffa. He's the kind of person who restores your faith in what real service looks like.

I cannot say enough good things about this 5th generation company and the people who work there -…read morewith each of whom is a pleasure to do business. It is a family company, carrying all of the positive qualities that that entails: Genuine caring, concern and attention, all with a human touch . They helped my daughter find the perfect apartment for her, and they did it with a personal investment and involvement in her situation that is impossible to find in today's incredibly competitive and, yes, aggressive rental market. They asked detailed and thoughtful questions about her priorities, and truly understood the challenges we had met in our lengthy and frustrating search for her new home. Also, their connection to the community of Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill runs deep. They know the market like no others, handling rental properties for landlords/owners whom they have known for decades - from generation to generation. Mike, Steven and Michael are all wonderful people and they make finding a new home in this neighborhood much less difficult; the results are fantastic. I recommend Carroll Gardens Realty with no reservation - but with great enthusiasm!

Excellent, I cant say enough good things about them. Super honest straight forward- a real family…read morerun business with no bs sales pitches, showed me what I wanted to see and found me a great place at a great price, they even called me a week later to see how I liked it. They know the area, they've been here over 40 years, ignore all this big fancy names and faceless real estate agents they just want your money. They have also found fantastic tenants for friends of mine. Fantastic The only one I didn't trust in the office was the cat- he's shady- somehow he knew I had a pet bird.

Hudson team worked very hard to provide a detailed report for me in less than a day!!! Very…read moreprofessional and responsive. I would highly recommend them for any of your real estate needs!!!

Realtor Anjeta Osmanaj has a real attitude for someone trying to rent something for $2500. Didn't…read moreeven want to finish the conversation, hung up on her. No wonder everything is renting quick but her listing stays stuck.