FAQ

Why aren’t there more furnished apartments for rent in NYC?

New York City is one of the most sought after cities for young professionals relocating for jobs, students arriving for school, expats testing out life in America, and plenty more. As such, the city has one of the most...

Can You Back Out After Applying for an Apartment?

The New York City apartment application process is exciting and stressful, but it can also be insightful. Sometimes, circumstances change after you’ve applied for an apartment. Perhaps you no longer need to move, or the lease reveals an unsightly...

What is Prorated Rent?

When you pay rent for an apartment, you’re pre-paying for the entire future month. During a lease signing, most landlords and management companies ask for the first month’s rent in the form of a cashier’s check. From then on,...

What’s the difference between a lease break and sublet?

You’ve signed a New York City lease with your landlord but prior to the end of the lease, you need to move. What do you do!? This is when the important topic of a lease break and sublet come...

What is Section 8?

Section 8 is a term most of us have heard being thrown around in conversation or mentioned on the news. The Section 8 program, also known as Housing Choice Voucher program, is a national rental housing assistance program in...

Can I rent an apartment with a bad credit score?

Do you have a credit score lower than 650? Have you ever gotten denied for rental applications? Renting can be incredibly challenging when you have a bad credit score. From a landlord’s perspective, a bad credit score usually means...