NWR: apt hunting in manhattan???

FH and I are currently looking for an apartment... we're going to be working long hours so we're limited to Manhattan, which is super overpriced. We're trying to avoid a broker if we can... any advice????

Re: NWR: apt hunting in manhattan???

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Posted by mbm750

FH and I are currently looking for an apartment... we're going to be working long hours so we're limited to Manhattan, which is super overpriced. We're trying to avoid a broker if we can... any advice????

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what neighborhood?

I avoided a brooker by walking around and talking to magement companies

I moved to Plaza East on 34th between 1st and 2nd- the always have a sign outside- you can just go in and talk to the manager-

also - this only works for doorman buildings- but go in a ask the doorman if there are any openings- I did that also

FM if you need more help

Re: NWR: apt hunting in manhattan???

There are a lot of buildings that have a sign somewhere on them with a phone number. I just walked around the neighborhood i was interested in and called the numbers.

Also the sunday times is a great place to look and there will be listings for no fee apartments.

Hope that helps

Re: NWR: apt hunting in manhattan???

look on Craigs list. You can search non-broker fee listings.

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we're looking for a place on the east side, btw the 30s and 60s. we have started with craigs list, but aren't finding a whole lot. we have one appointment tomorrow, so afterwards, we'll walk around and look for buildings with signs and doormen. thanks ladies - keep the great suggestions coming!!!

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Posted by mbm750

we're looking for a place on the east side, btw the 30s and 60s. we have started with craigs list, but aren't finding a whole lot. we have one appointment tomorrow, so afterwards, we'll walk around and look for buildings with signs and doormen. thanks ladies - keep the great suggestions coming!!!

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check out Plaza East on 34th bet 1st and 2nd- doorman, roof deck- big building- but not so big it's unsafe- they know everyone

I loved living there- a one bedroom was $2300
new kitchen- garnite and new baths
they also have studios- which have a small bedroom- really nice $1800 I think

FM me if you have questions

I miss NYC

Re: NWR: apt hunting in manhattan???

If you are interested in Gramercy/East Village, check out

Stuyvesant Town

They have LARGE 1-BR there from $2200-$2500. Just go to the leasing office and wait for the next agent to show you the model - no brokers fee! FH and I live there and LOVE it! FM me with any questions

Re: NWR: apt hunting in manhattan???

We also found our apt by going to management companies. We found out about a lot of them by walking around the areas we wanted to live and looking at the signs posted on the building or asking doorman. We used Bettina Equities (they have a website), which has many buildings on the Upper East Side and are pretty reasonably priced. There were 3 we were deciding between and chose a 1-bedroom corner apt (2 windows in living room) with brand new kitchen in elevator building with laundry. It has lots of character (LR is elevated) and everyone tells us it is big for a NYC apt. We pay about $1900.

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When I lived in manhattan I found my apt by looking through the Times but you were often competing with a zillion people for a place but we avoided going through someone that way. I LOVED my apt on the upper west side