I agreed to leave a positive review after successfully negotiating a reduced fee due to…read moremisinformation provided at the time of showing. Four years later updating as my neighbor and I have been forced out of our apartments by the DOB due to a slew of violations on the property- the most important ones being the illegal construction of backyard doors and conversion of a storage cellar into dwelling spaces- our bedrooms. Nice clause on the bottom of the broker agreement releasing these folks of any liability after happily telling me I could easily fit a queen sized bed in a death trap. These "expert advisors" are in cahoots with some of the filthiest slumlords in BK. Always check the DOB website for violations certificates of occupancy and landlord watchlists before proceeding.

Note: Today, 4/08/14, I received three voice messages from Melissa with management's contact…read morenumber. Thank you, Mr. Hill for following up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At first BAB seemed like a professional, prompt establishment. However, the agent I worked with, Melissa, basically lied about many details of the apartment I ended up renting and was only out to make her part of the commission. The apartment was being "renovated" when I saw it. Melissa said the landlord would replace everything, put screens in the window and that the apartment came with a ceiling fan in the kitchen. Melissa stated that the landlord is great and the "super" does excellent work. She was very persistent when it came to collecting the deposits and fees, but her dedication fell off shortly afterwards. I requested to see the apartment again before the move in date to ensure all repairs had been made. BAB was unable to make that happen and began diverting my questions to the agent representing the landlord. On my move-in date, the "super" was still repairing the bathroom, there were no refrigerator or stove, the ceiling fan had been replaced with a used light fixture, the windows did not have any screens, and a filthy stove hood was in the kitchen. (The appliances were delivered after 6 PM that evening. Therefore, I didn't have any heat because National Grid could not turn on the gas without a stove.) Over the last month, I have made several requests to have BAB do something about all these issues, but nothing has been done. When I began my complaint to Melissa, she tried to say that she didn't say everything would be "new" or "replaced". She basically just stopped responding to me. At that time, Ernest became the contact person, and he assured that everything would be taken care of. He claimed to have contacted the landlord's agent and more useless promises were made. I was told that the super would replace the hood and install the screens "when the weather got warmer". I recently followed up with the super and he told me that he doesn't install screens. Communication has been horrible. They haven't even been able to supply a contact number for management...just the address to mail monthly rent checks. This has been a disappointing experience. My next step will be contacting a lawyer to see what my rights are concerning this mishap. I have a huge paper trail to document everything. It's great to see how wonderful BAB has been for everyone else...wish it could have been for me as well.

Shay, listings and photos are often fake, Bait and Switch!…read moreWaste of time! Contact them at your own risk! I live in a building and my landlord told me they listed his rental unit without his permission. they use all kind of fake info to get customers to contact them. My landlord tried to call their office to complain and there is only a voice message and no one could be found.

Finding an apartment in Brooklyn is my least favorite past time. So when it was that time again I…read moretried to focus my search and select one realty to work with. I found 25 realty on naked apartments, emailed them, and received a response from Adam very quickly. I explained our search criteria and move-in date. We set up an appointment for later that week. Hatem (Tim) took us to see three apartments in a great building on ridge blvd. we knew that our move in date was too far in advance but we wanted to get a feel for apartments. Since that showing he was in contact letting us know when to come back to start looking officially. He took us to very nice apartments and skipped the ones he knew we wouldn't like. He was extremely helpful in selecting the apartment we are moving into on Saturday. Note: paperwork is extensive. It's like purchasing a house. I appreciate thoroughness, but it was a little excessive in my opinion. Other than that the experience was pretty easy. Thanks Hatem!

When you're selling or buying you're dealing with an agent not the whole agency. So Edan is THE…read moreBEST agent I've ever worked with and I've worked with a lot! Practically a magician on so many levels. Call him and thank me later. Yes, he actually answers the phone, unlike so many others.

Selling a house in NJ that has a tenant, and this agency booked a showing, which entails scheduling…read morethe tenant and his family and life as well as my agent...and Zi also held off accepting a contract in case the showing went well. Lo and behold, the day of the showing... no-show! This showing was scheduled for over a week. All they had to do was click a mouse, send a quick email, quick text, call... it would have cost them nothing and required no effort to be courteous, polite and actually professional. I have two other properties in their area to sell, and I'll be picking one up. They will be excluded.

Ian was extremely helpful in helping find us our new home in Park Slope Brooklyn. He spent an…read moreentire day with us looking at places, and helped us through our application process as well. He also offered to pick us up and help drive us around to different units. This is not to mention all the phone calls and exchanged emails to find us the perfect set of apartments we could view in such a short period of time. The personal touches that Ian put into working with us and is the reason that I'd recommend anyone to him if you're looking for a new home.

I used Christie property group a few years ago when I was looking for a place in the Bronx…read more Working on a tight budget and being picky, doesn't make apartment hunting easy. However they were very patient and understanding to my needs. I spent some days touring the Bronx with them until I found exactly what I was looking for, they never made me feel rushed or obliged to rent something. Recently I referred a friend to CPG who was looking to move out of the city because of noise pollution. One of the guys at the office, Rafael took her to L.I.C where she fell in love with the place. She had some kinks at first, but once the deal was finalized she was beyond pleased. If your looking for a professional realtor, I would highly recommend coming here first!

I can safely say Irene is the primary reason I was able to get my dream home in Astoria, NY. Her…read moreexpertise and professionalism was one of a kind, and even in such a difficult and stressful market she made the whole experience enjoyable and streamlined. She was there to answer any of my questions and concerns, was diligent in all communications, and went out of her way to ensure I felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire process. She was very patient and thorough knowing that this was my first purchase, and was there at all hours of the day and night for me. I would highly recommend Irene for any and all of your NYC real estate needs. Thanks again Irene!

Irene is one of the most professional and helpful brokers I have encountered in NYC. Amazing to…read morehave a broker that listens (and I mean REALLY LISTENS) to what kinds of units fit your needs and lifestyle and delivers a myriad of options. In terms of rental process, Irene was excellent in communicating with me and walking through the process as well managing landlord and mine expectations to get a lease that was mutually beneficial for both parties. No matter the situation, I trust Irene to be professional, communicative, and always on-the-ball. Could not recommend her enough whether looking for a rental or potential purchase. Thank you Irene!

I have always listed my apartments for rent by owner. I am still a little hesitant on listing one…read moreof my apartments with a brokerage. I was walking past this place when I decided to walk in and ask a few questions in which the receptionist at the front desk whose name was Carolina was extremely helpful and accommodating. She answered all of my concerns and was a pleasure to speak with. I am still undecided but if I ever do with with his agency it will be because of the helpful receptionist Carolina.

In my life I have bought and sold numerous houses for my employer and I have dealt with many…read morerealtors, but none compares to the service and results Debbie provided. From the point when we decided to sell our personal home and Debbie told me what she could sell it for (much more than we thought), to the advice as to what improvements we should make to maximize the sale price, to guiding us to reputable contractors, to solving emergencies, to getting the listing posted, to getting an offer for the full asking price in 13 days, Debbie never failed to exceed our expectations. As Christians, my wife and I rely on the Lord to guide us and He guided us to Debbie. We can't say enough about Debbie's integrity and professionalism! If you need a realtor - call Debbie, you will not be disappointed!

I've had the great pleasure to work with Deborah on dozens of real estate transactions as a real…read moreestate attorney. There are many good reasons that Deborah is consistently awarded by her industry and her peers and why she is so appreciated by her clients. Deborah is incredibly talented in listing and promoting properties for sellers and exceptional in matching buyers with the right homes. She is a seasoned professional, a tenacious negotiator and a super friendly, kind and generous friend. You will love working with her!!

I have had horrible experience trying to find an apartment in NYC. I have seen awful places that…read morelook amazing on street easy and dealt with awful real estate people. I found nick and Brendan through someone who has used them and said they were by far the best to go to in NYC. This was the best recommendation I have had by far. They were MORE than helpful and only show apartments they know are worth their clients time. They are super low pressure (unlike everyone else) and they do all the hard stuff, takes away the headache. PLEASE do not go on street easy and waste your time. Go through them, they are the only people who are not trying to scam you and are genuine people who get the grind of New York. I would give 100000 stars if I could!!!!

These guys were great. They helped me find an amazing apartment in LIC…read more Very professional and super knowledgeable about the area. Thank you Nick and Brendan! MMM