Do not work with this brokerage. I worked with Al to sign a unit at the Northern 2. The building…read moreand promises made by him during the showing were nothing short of a scam. I ended up backing out during the lease signing process because the document I received was riddled with errors and red flags. The lease agreement they provide seems like they want tenants to waive their rights. Probably not legally binding but definitely concerning that the language is in there in the first place. When probed about the terms of the lease Al was condescending and kept pushing me to sign. Judging by the google reviews on the building, it was the right choice not to move in.

This company stole $500 from me and remain non-responsive. I put down a deposit with the…read moreunderstanding that if the application was not approved/finalized it was refundable. Within a day I found out that I could not furnish the documentation required. I let the agent know, and she said she would check with her manager. I've called and emailed and have gotten no response. Finding an apartment in Brooklyn is hard enough without pariahs like Brookliv and their absolute greed. Do not work with this company!

Very skeptical about their requirements for a Woodside rental…read more.. The broker told me I had to Zelle a thousand dollars in "good faith" in order to receive an application.... Like that right there feels weird!! The broker also mentioned not to call my bank to get my money back either.. It was mentioned, If i qualify it will be used as a down payment towards the fees.. but still. I personally wasn't comfortable with giving $1k for an "application". Like i have never heard of this.. especially this day in age. if it looks like a scam, feels like a scam... ITS A SCAM!

I was contacted by Jay, the owner of the business simply stating that he was not responsible for…read morethe experience we had, yet it was him personally who delivered the key (that his group had forgotten to give us), his group that had not read over the lease they sent us that was incorrect and his group that assured us the apartment condition. At least take ownership of your screw ups. We literally couldn't get into the apartment that we were paying for because of his group.

Slumlords, very unprofessional staff. Lack basic customer care. They are also vindictive and…read morehorrible living conditions.

Tenants of their properties, and their health and safety are their lowest priority. Relying on them…read moreas a responsible landlord is a nightmare, as they have taken extensive measures to not be accessible. It is virtually impossible to communicate with them, as they only MIGHT pick-up their office phone if you select the payment option from the menu when calling. They also have no voicemail, and observe many holidays (which would not be problematic if they had voicemail, or simply answered the phone to begin with). It can literally take days, and 10's of phone-calls to get someone on the phone. And if you do, you are often told to call back again at another time, or that someone will call you back. And the cycle starts all-over again. Avoid their buildings. You can do much, much better.

Rolan absolutely knocked it out of the park for me. He was able to sell my condo that was in a…read morefractured condo building so it had its hurdles but Rolan did an underside job and even got me over asking price! Highly recommend Rolan for your sale

Highly recommend Angelica B to all of my fellow Brooklyn girlies. Angelica helped me and my…read morepartner get into our dream apartment in Brooklyn for a very fair monthly rent price. For context, I HATE brokers, especially New York brokers, they are always unorganized, anxious, and often don't listen to anything I say. Angelica was the exact OPPOSITE of a typical NYC broker - she is organized, calm, listens, and is very quick in helping you to get the apartment you want. I highly recommend hitting her up if you are looking for an apartment in Brooklyn - truly the best. Hope to stay in my current apartment for a decade and then reach back out to Angelica in 2035 for a new one.

Douglas Elliman sales and rental agents practice strong arm sales tactics & racial discrimination…read morewhen working with black people. I've looked at several rental & sales properties and I was always told by different white agents, " there's no negotiation and you make a full offer or forget the listing." Meanwhile, it was disclosed by accident, that my white counterparts were not told the same-in fact, they were willing to negotiate with them on contract terms, and property prices. Buyers Beware !

At first, the agents were responsive and wanted to help. They ended up showing us two apartments…read moreand forced us to move very quick and pressured us into signing a lease. Shortly after (and having to pay 3 months security), our situation changed, my girlfriend got sick, and we were not able to take the place. My agent, Michael Camacho, refused to give us back even partially the fee, which was $5200 after showing us only TWO apartments. It was a sleazy move and he showed ZERO integrity. I would never suggest dealing with this guy, ever, unless you want to get screwed over.

BE Careful !!!!! Those guys ill scame you…read more.. I have Docs to proove if needed

Made an offer, had our offer formally accepted, went into contract and began Board approval, then…read moregot an email from Mr. Segall accusing our lawyer of "killing" the deal by including a standard escrow provisions in the contract (and, this was after an entire week of silence on the end of the seller and her team). Subsequently, we learned that Mr. Segall accepted offers from multiple buyers simultaneously and obviously went with the one that suited him and the seller best. This was done with zero regard for the time and money we invested in closing this deal. Completely unprofessional, completely dishonest, and completely not worth your time.

There are New York Minutes and there are New York Moments…read more A New York Minute is when something happens REALLY fast. A blink of an eye. AKA - how fast apartments move off the market in NYC (as I learned the hard way). If you don't act fast, the apartment you want is gone. A New York Moment is when things just line up perfectly. This is how I describe my experience working with David at Lang. I had contacted him about a listing and when he wrote back to me, it was already in contract with someone else (I told you - these things go fast!). A few days later, on a Sunday, he emails me out of the blue with a listing saying that apartment was just getting back on the market. Did I want to see it? Of course! So because I knew first hand how fast things go, on a Sunday night, last minute David met me to show me this listing. I saw my 27th (yes...27. That's how fast apartments go in NYC) apartment. And took it on the spot. Since I'm self employed, David walked me through exactly what extra/other paperwork I would need to show my qualifications for the apartment. He was super communicative with me throughout the whole process - texts and emails were answered surprisingly fast. I never felt like I was bothering him with questions or requests. He worked with me to move up the start date of my lease and facilitated getting me in touch with the super to get keys in (my) hand 48 hours after signing my lease. It was truly a whirlwind experience, but in moments of unease he assured me he was with me every step of the way, and even ended an email with how excited he was for me. I highly recommend working with David. He's enthusiastic, and clearly a people person. He leveled with me when the moment called for it and brought joy to the experience.

Unprofessional. I worked with a broker named Moe who was aware that I had a newborn baby with a…read moreflooding emergency in my current apartment. I saw a couple of properties with him & finally applied. He was charging me a huge broker fee even tho the city of NY got rid of broker fees. Once I sent him all of my info & documents, he ghosted me. Very unprofessional. Even if I got declined, he could've just said that. I believe I didn't get declined, I think he just saw that I wasn't a fan of the ridiculous broker fee he was charging.

This is the dream team. Thanks a million, Grace & Fouad! I really appreciate you both for being so…read morethoughtful, responsive, and always sharing knowledge where you could add. It was because of your expertise that I was able to land my first home in New York. Having spent most of my life in California, this was a bigger milestone than it seemed and I can't thank you enough for helping me put my roots down in one of the most vibrant and soulful communities in Brooklyn. 11 months later, I'm happier than ever and I feel so calm and peaceful in my home. Super grateful to have had your guidance in a very competitive market!

My wife and I were so happy we found Grace and Fouad. They helped us sell our Brooklyn house in…read moreadvance of a cross-country move. We felt immediately comfortable with them from our first call. They were informative, honest, up-front and friendly. Throughout the process they've been communicative and supportive (it's always a stressful experience) - and helped us position our house in the best possible way for a sale that we're incredibly satisfied with. They've behaved with a great combination of professionalism and kindness. And we told them that if/when we ever move back to New York we'll know exactly who to call to help us buy a home.

Mendy Realty and Family has been in the Crown Heights Neighborhood for over 4-5 decades and where…read morethe father was the original Jewish Lubavitch Chabad orchestra band that played in the very first Lag Baomer parade on Eastern Parkway. Knowing every block and his special story in Crown Heights and Brooklyn in general gives Mendy Realty and his founders the edge in their success of representing sellers and buyers of residential and commercial properties in Crown Heights and Brooklyn in general Residential and commercial, investment properties and residential developments. Reliability: Definitely a reliable and hard working as a team and individually Exposure: From local clients, international investors, repeated clients and families who continues to send Mendy Realty their properties and their siblings to purchase or sell a property Internet Marketing: Large exposure via MLS, Streeteasy, local marketing and international level, Mendy Realty gives their client an enormous exposure and opportunity to get just the right buyer for their property but a small enough group and locally based real estate team that can achieve and delegate the right property for their individual local Crown Heights and Brooklyn NY real estate buyers http://mendyrealty.com info@mendyrealty.com 646-662-5454

Ok, full disclosure, Mendy is a friend but hey, that won't stop me from posting my experience with…read morehim... So here goes: Mendy is mainly known for his high effectiveness is buying and selling houses. So when I called him telling him that I'm looking for a rental he told me that it's not his thing, but still asked me what I'm looking for. 2 hours later and after him showing us just 2 apartments he hit the nail on the second one and I'm actually writing this review about 2 months later in our spacious apartment! Thank you Mendy! In the past I've bought houses in Long Island, Brooklyn and South Beach. I rented a few times in the past, however, never has anyone showed me something I said yes to before at least 2 weeks of searching. Mendy did it in 2 hours! (Now, I'm not trying to say that he'll do the same for you, I just thought I'd share something I thought was truly unusual!)

I've lived in a building managed by Alex for the past three years, and I truly can't say enough…read morepositive things about my experience with him and the Building Equity Management team. Alex is kind, understanding, and consistently communicative. He often replies to emails within minutes! Sokol, the super, has also been wonderful to work with. He's incredibly responsive, helpful, and always quick to address anything that comes up in the building. It's rare to find a team so reliable and easy to work with in property management, and it's made my experience living here seamless and stress-free. I'm very grateful to have had such a positive experience and would highly recommend Alex and the team to anyone.

For the past seven years I've lived in an UES pre-war building managed by Building Equity…read moreManagement. It's been a fantastic experience both as a resident as well as from someone having served on the co-op board as a Director and for the past five years, Board Chair. Michael Vinocur and his team are professional, always respectful and super responsive. They have handled every situation whether routine or emergency with great skill and attitude. I highly recommend Mike and his team!