Looking for an apartment (particularly if this is your first ever apartment hunt and if you're from out of town) can be a very stressful, anxious, and daunting process. I was referred to Derek Huckins by my friend. Derek found her the perfect Upper East Side gem. She said Derek is the best, so I called him! I am incredibly happy that I used Derek as my agent. Not only is he very professional, he also is extremely personable and quite attentive. Derek made it both easy AND fun! After explaining my situation to Derek (I just finished college, 1st time living in NYC), as well as my living preferences and budget, we sat down at his office and compiled a list of locations that I may be interested in TOGETHER! Derek asks you the right questions, so you aren't seeing apartments that don't fit your criteria and waste your time! Derek explained to me that all agents in NYC have access to the same inventory of apartments (which I didn't know being an out of towner)... Silly me, I was wasting hours looking at fake ads on Craigslist! (It's soooo much easier working with 1 agent vs multiple agents showing you the same apartments!) On top of everything, working with Derek not only feels collaborative, but also comfortable. He was readily available to show me apartments ,and happily worked around my work schedule. Derek will make you feel as if you've known him your entire life. While you're walking the streets of New York looking for your new home, you will feel like you are walking with a friend, cousin or brother, who is VERY knowledgeable about the NYC inventory and landlords, as well as the best coffee spots, cafes, etc. I would definitely recommend Derek to friends/family looking for an apartment. *If you decide to use BOND as your real estate broker, definitely reach out to DEREK HUCKINS!*

Derek was great!! He showed me many apartments and was very patient with me. He worked with my schedule and found me my apartment. I would recommend Derek to anyone looking for an apartment in the city

Derek was extremely helpful in the apartment hunting process. He went above and beyond to find the perfect apartment for me and my roommate, something I really appreciated in the fast paced NYC market. He communicated information about new listings in a timely manner. We finally found the perfect apartment and cannot thank Derek enough!

Derek did not rest until he found us not one, but two perfect apartments. Acknowledging that we did not want to settle, Derek never stopped searching, and I am happy to say that my roommate and I are ecstatic with our new digs.

I just moved to the city and I live in a beautiful one bedroom apartment on Madison Avenue thanks to Derek Huckins. He was relentless in his efforts in finding the perfect apartment that met all of my needs. He showed me numerous options in the Upper East Side, but wouldn't let me sign until I was completely confident in my decision. With each apartment we saw, he asked for my feedback on what I liked and didn't like which then dictated what he would show me next. It was also a big help that he knew the UES like the back of his hand, as I am unfamiliar with the neighborhood. With each apt he would point out the closest subway station, grocery store, coffee shop etc which then made it easier to make a logical decision. Overall, I am very pleased with my experience while working with Derek. His patience, professionalism and honesty made the moving process that much easier. I would absolutely recommend working with him.

Derek Hickins has exceptional knowledge of the UES. He showed me a dozen apartments that were top quality and really fit what I was looking for. He spent extra hours making sure that I saw every apartment and was able to secure the one I wanted the most.

My roommates and I needed to move into an apartment in a very short amount of time, and Derek was extremely helpful in finding what we were looking for without settling. I would definitely work with him again when looking for a new apartment in the future.

Recently worked with Derek to find a new rental on the UES. His familiarity with the area and attention to details made the experience quick, painless, and a great success! Very happy with my new apartment. I will definitely use Derek again for my next move and would recommend others to do the same. Thanks Derek!

Derek was professional and listened to my needs. He delivered a great apartment in the price range I wanted. No hassles. Thank you!

Derek was one of the best realtors at bond realty that I've had the pleasure of dealing with. He truly cares about his clients and makes sure to work hard to meet their demands and get them a place they can call home. One of the best experiences I've had in NYC. If you want a realtor to handle all your needs Derek is the guy to go to. Bond realty was fantastic. Highly recommended to choose bond. They really care and in NYC where time is money this is the place to go. Marc

I'm new to NYC and have met with A LOT of brokers while looking for an apartment. I didn't have much time to look at places and was on a time crunch to move. Derek really worked around my schedule to make sure I find the place I would be proud to call home. We've had some difficulties with the management company but Derek stood by us and really followed through (while other brokers would have given up already). I couldn't have been more pleased with Derek's professionalism and expertise. He's the only broker I recommend to my friends. If you're looking for a new home - call Derek Huckins.