Ari made this process easy - he is exceptionally communicative and willing to help, and I'm really…read morehappy about my new apartment. He answered all my questions quickly and throughly.

Royee came to the rescue and secured an apartment for me in under 15 days! I had a tight timeline…read moreand very specific non-negotiables, but he made sure every need was met. I truly appreciated his professionalism, charisma, and most importantly, his confidence that we would find the right place. Finding an apartment in Brooklyn is stressful, but Royee made the process feel seamless and never let me doubt that we'd get it done. I couldn't be happier with my new home. Highly recommend Royee!

I'm not sure where to even begin raving about the experience I had with Target Realty Group. I…read morerecently moved to Brooklyn from Baltimore and one can imagine the price range shock as I looked at each apartment. I had also been told numerous horror stories about brokers in NYC but I had the pleasure of calling TRG and working with Lotfi to find the perfect apartment, and it really is perfect. In the beginning, the first apartment I had seen I wanted but unfortunately did not think I could afford the place and after a day of confusing back and forth "yes, wait no," with Lotfi I thought I had completely burned any bridge of ever using him. This was after he spent him day showing me multiple apartments that fit my requirements and were just beautiful. He knew that I needed to live in a safe area and in an apartment that accepted pets and only showed me apartments that were up to *HIS* standards. (Which is great, because I had seen some apartments that I highly doubt the broker showing me them would live.) Either way, the next day Lotfi called me and told me he had spoken to the landlord of the place I fell in love with and that she would be willing to work with me. I was flabbergasted that he went out of his way to make sure that I lived somewhere that I loved mostly because I felt like I had completely wasted his time the day before! Well within a day all of the paperwork was done and he had jumped through hurdles to help me. I can't praise Lotfi enough for his kindness and dedication to what he does, he's really just amazing. No stress, nothing tiresome on my end, and I had found my place within three days of coming to look. He even worked with me to arrange times for my sister to pick things up because I was back in Baltimore before I moved to my new place. Seriously, Lotfi gave me the best experience I could ever imagine when it comes to dealing with a broker and who can say that in New York?

Lotfi was amaaaazing. My husband and I were stressed after encountering several unfriendly and…read moreunhelpful brokers. Lotfi was the complete opposite -- he spoke on our behalf, was honest about the areas we were searching, and made the paperwork process super simple. We cannot recommend him enough!

Amazing team, quick, friendly, professional and moved the process along. Was having substantial…read moredifficulty finding an apartment and once we reached out, they were able to find us the perfect place very quickly. Open, honest and work with you round the clock - literally (I got a response after sending a message at 2 am - lol) ​ I highly recommend this team, they are the best I have seen and work with efficiency.

Groome Realty managed my rental at 661 Hancock St, Brooklyn. Upon moving out on April 30, 2026, the…read morelandlord failed to return our $4,950 security deposit within the 14 days required by NY General Obligations Law 7-108. As of 06/09/26, the deposit has not been returned. A formal demand letter has been sent and legal action is pending.

A wild ride, but worth it. Four stars now, possibly five when I settle into my new home…read more A roommate and I worked with Tom O'Malley, who helped us narrow down a spot that was within our budget. We knew right away that this guy was down-to-earth, likable, and on our side as much as the landlord's side. This was very important, as I know many agents treat tenants like mere faces to another paycheck. When we backed out of a first apartment, Tom suggested several others, one of which became the one. We had a lot of issues with Rhino (not MySpace NYC's fault), but Tom humanized the challenge with us and ultimately helped us work things out. Throughout the process, we've FaceTimed, texted, and he even bought my friend and I coffee after a viewing. Four weeks later, we signed our lease, and we just got the keys this past weekend. My roommate and I don't officially move into the place for another couple weeks, so we've got hope it was a great fit!

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE WORK WITH THIS COMPANY! Eddie Encarnacio is absolutely useless, he…read morewill lie to you and pressure you to sign the lease and then after its all said and done you'd be lucky to hear from him. One of the most unprofessional people ever. Sara Woodsmansey the "manager" does 0 vetting regarding roommate matching, they just want to get you in the unit. They don't care about you. The apt was filthy with human hair. One of the worst companies to use for leasing. ID RATHER LIVE OUT OF A CAR THEN EVER TRUST THEM.

I found out about "Roomeze" by using the "Roomi" app. One of the people I requested to message on…read morethere, happened to work for Roomeze. This was the first time I've heard of Roomeze and being that it was very close to the date I had planned to move to the city, it was very convenient. Brittany Rose, the roommate match maker who I was in contact with throughout the entire process was helpful and available throughout the process. She answered my calls/texts and questions that I had at various times of the day and kept me updated with the files and documents I needed to have for the landlord. You can tell that she truly wanted to help me anyway she could, which was especially nice since I am not a NY native. She was great, however I believe that the Roomeze businesses as a whole (not specifically blaming Brittany or any of the reps I talked to) , partner landlords, and guarantor company's should be on one accord and follow a semi standard procedure that states things such as; what the three parties offer, the things that can make you less qualified for getting a room, the exact or rough estimate of a cost and explanation of certain "fees" and items that you would need to move in, etc. Instead of adding on fees and documents at the last minute for reasons that some of the reps (from either party) couldn't explain or make a correlation of the fees to the services previously offered.

Pretty nightmare experience with this "roommate matching service". I was in a situation where I…read moreneeded a new place to live in less than a month and didn't have a lot of options. I was so relieved when I thought I had found an apartment that was exactly what I wanted, but not so thrilled when the agent sprung the Roomeze literature on me after the showing. I've always been skeptical about companies like Roomeze in NYC and after the experience I've had, I wish I listened to my gut and looked elsewhere. Firstly, their roommate matching "process" is non-existent. You're completely going in blind to 12 months with strangers just like you'd be if you were moving into any other usual Craigslist apartment. They show you some pictures and bios of the random people they've thrown you together with and that's it. Other than that you won't actually meet the strangers that will be your roommates for the next year until you're all sitting in the Roomeze office while your agent hovers over you pressuring you all to sign the lease. That brings me to the second most important point. The Roomeze process. All you need to know is that once you put in your deposit, you're screwed. Once they have your deposit, Roomeze dangles it over your head to coerce you into doing anything they want because their terms and conditions will prevent you from ever seeing that money again if you disagree with anything they force you into. My experience was, after my agent suddenly bumped my rent up $25 more than we agreed, i started having doubts. Then they filled one of the rooms in the apartment with somebody i definitely didn't think i'd fit with and had some more doubts. No matter what I said to my agent, he just ignored me and tried to steamroll me into coming into the Roomeze office and signing the lease. After expressing all my doubts about the situation my agent started to harass me daily about the lease. After reviewing the lease, you'd have to be crazy to sign it. First thing I noticed on the agreements were the words "jointly and severally responsible". What that means is, if any of the randos Roomeze throws in with you stops paying rent, you're on the hook for that rent. No way was I signing that, not with 3 strangers I barely knew. After I refused to sign my agent went on a guilt trip to the point I had to block his number because the texts and the calls just wouldn't stop. Can't emphasize enough, do not get involved with Roomeze. Totally wasted my time and money and stressed me out for weeks, don't let the same happen to you.

Searching for an apartment is usually a pain in the butt for me. So imagine now looking for an…read moreapartment with your S.O.? We ran across an ad for a 2 bedroom in Brooklyn late one evening, and I messaged Debby inquiring about it--fully expecting to hear from her the next morning. She not only responded right away--but spoke with me on the phone within minutes!! She gave me all of the deets on the apartment, and even offered another apartment to consider as well. Within the next few days, my boyfriend went to view both apartments and we ended up closing on a nice 2 bedroom that we're so excited about! Debby was responsive, attentive and made sure to get back to us as quickly as possible! If we ever need another apartment--she would be the first person we'll call! Highly recommend--ask for Debby!

Total scam!!!! Avoid this place at all costs. A complete…read morewaste of time and money. Still no apartment from then and they had the nerve to take our deposit. Get everything in writing! Get receipts for any money given to them. They are wholly unresponsive and move with zero sense of urgency. Again, avoid at all costs!! There are plenty of other non-crooked places to bring your rental needs to. All crooks!

We had a great experience working with Iwona! Finding an apartment is so incredibly challenging and…read morethanks to her, we landed in a fantastic place that is absolutely perfect for my family. We had been living in Greenpoint since 2002, but moved upstate in 2017. After four years of that, Covid and all, we knew we belonged in Greenpoint and wanted our kids to continue grow up there. Living in the city has its challenges, but re-locating back to the city with growing kids is even more challenging. Right away, after our first phone call with Iwona, she suggested the very apartment we chose. It couldn't have been easier! Highly recommend!

Do not waste your time! I responded to an ad and requested to view an apartment. "Ivana" contacted…read moreme and stated she was on vacation however, she would put me in contact with her colleague, "Adam" who would be able to show me the unit. I scheduled a meeting day and time with Adam. The morning of, I messaged Adam and confirmed that we were meeting that day. He confirmed. I then ubered 30 minutes to the location just to be told by Adam that he does not have the key to the unit nor was the landlord in the building to open the door, to show the apartment. Why would you confirm the showing, if you knew you did not have the key to the unit? Why not contact me prior to me paying for an uber and driving 30 mins out of my way, to tell me you didn't have the key? I emailed Ivana and told her what had happened and asked her to correct this and never heard back from her. Extremely unprofessional. Large part of me believes they are racist. Adam waited until I arrived at the location, to see what I looked like and just claimed he didn't have the key. Only explanation I can think of.

Eric was incredible to work with. 10/10. We moved from Denver to NYC in 2022 and knew right away…read morewhen we walked into Eric's newly renovated East Village apartment that it was the one. The gut renovation was top notch but Eric's team, responsiveness, and understanding from pre lease to signing and through our two years in the apartment was the best part of our stay. I cannot recommend working with Eric enough for any NYC housing needs.

Eric was absolutely wonderful to work with :) He's very kind, prompt, and organized. Our process…read morewent smoothly from touring all the way to signing. Eric made the process swift and easy - I highly recommend him to everyone else!

I've been using this company for my NYC stays since 2018, and I honestly can't recommend them…read morehighly enough. Most recently, I rented one of their apartments for two months from December through January, and I just completed another one-month stay with them. This was my third time renting through the company, and every experience has been excellent. The apartments are always spotless, well-organized, and fully equipped, so there's no need to bring anything from home. Everything is thoughtfully prepared and maintained to a very high standard. If needed, they can also arrange a cleaning service during your stay, which is a great convenience. What really sets them apart is their professionalism, responsiveness, and consistency. It's rare to find a company that delivers the same great experience year after year, but they truly do. I travel to New York frequently for business, and I will continue using them every time I visit. Highly recommended.

We have used Urban Furnished for two month stays in Manhattan each of the past three years…read more Seamless--easy in, easy out, responsive if we need anything. We have stayed in a different apartment each year--all have been great. We will be back next year!!

I recently had a great experience working with Rocco Losito at Coda. I am moving from across the…read morecountry and, like many out of towners, was skeptical of the value a broker can provide, but Rocco helped me navigate the deposit and application process for a very competitive apartment. He also accommodated a follow-up viewing so that I could take measurements, which I really appreciated (and he even brought me a tape measure since I forgot mine.) In the short period we worked together, he was responsive at all times and didn't mind me bugging him with small questions. I would be happy to work with Rocco again down the road and will recommend him to friends of mine looking to find a place in Brooklyn.

The best experience I've had with a real estate agency/broker in NYC. I contacted Pat through his…read morecompany instagram and he quickly responded and emailed me with several listings. We were able to schedule a viewing of three different apartments shortly after and my roommates and I found our dream home. Pat let us know when the apartment was going to be viewed again so we could put down a deposit and he held it for us for a month. The lease signing went smoothly even though Pat was unavailable due to a personal issue and had John finish the process with us. The only hitch was a miscommunication about the application fee which we thought was waived, but Pat rectified the issue by only having us pay half the fee.