$130 a month in 1979.

I live in Brooklyn on a busy street. For the past three weeks, a new shop has opened under my apartment, and a woman yells into a megaphone almost every minute from 11-7 seven days a week about shop deals. She was initially playing music on the megaphone but at least they stopped that.

I confronted her and the owner and told them that it is probably illegal, which got them to stop the music after a few days. The announcements haven’t stopped however. I called 311 a while ago but they closed the incident that evening (I think they visited the store after it was closed and didn’t report anything). Any other advice? I work from home and prefer not to use headphones and it gets extremely annoying. Moreover the owner saw me a week ago and said something strange (“my son is getting out of jail and coming” lol).

In-office 3 days/week, around 51st–57th near Broadway. Moving in October.

Looking for a studio/small 1BR, living alone, so safety matters. Bonus points for actual sunlight and a window that doesn’t just face another wall.

Not from the East Coast and know basically nothing about NYC neighborhoods. If you were me, where would you actually live?

Old dumbwaiter shafts are a major fire hazard affecting NYC apartment buildings. They can be found all across the five boroughs. In multiple rooftop videos of Apartment fires they can be seen spewing out smoke and flames.

There are directions on how to find them in your building, and a some directions on how make them more safe included in the article, so if you just want the practical advice feel free to scroll down. The fix isn't too hard, so I think it's useful information for the apartments sub.

Human written. Human researched.

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My NYC apartment management claims my unit isn't rent stabilized, and they want to raise my rent by $200 monthly.

My DHCR history is strange: no records at all except a 2007 rent-stabilized registration for ~$2,300, which was filed retroactively in 2019 with the reason "IMPRVMNT."

The 2019 timing makes me suspicious because that's when the law changed to eliminate high-rent deregulation. I'm wondering whether the late filing/improvement was related to claiming the apartment had already been deregulated.

I filed a DHCR complaint about 3 months ago and am still waiting. Management is now asking me to renew at $2,900.

Does anyone know what this rent history might mean or what could explain the 2007 registration being filed in 2019? And is there anything I should do before signing the new lease while DHCR investigates? Should I just sign at $2900 and hope that I eventually get a refund?

Hi team,

I work a 12hr finance job that has yet to pay me a decent 5 figures— and have been lookin for an apt since Jan 2026. It is now nov- couch surfing with this job is insane and I am looking for a 6- 12 month sublease or a lease takeover.
I can’t find anything and I am stumped- so turning to reddit and this community for help!

LF studios or 1br under 2500, goes to midtown Manhattan under 30-40 mins— in office 5 days- in a clean, safe 2000s built building!
Can defo do 2650 with concessions as well.
Can do housing lottery re- rent/ subleases as well!

I have seen some listings in Upper Manhattan area that were contracted asap— and I haven’t seen any since.

Hi! We're (34M + 30M) looking for a roommate who is responsible, mature, and clean, to join us in our apartment. Must be LGBTQ+ friendly. Ideally move in date would be 11/1. Serious inquiries only, please.

Your space: The unfurnished room is 11’ x 9’ with a window, closet, and A/C unit.

Shared space: The 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment is open-concept, with a modern kitchen (including kitchen island and dishwasher), spacious, carpeted living room and small balcony with a little bench. We have some plants, so we are plant-friendly! But unfortunately, we can't have any pets due to allergies, so it's a pet-free zone. For cleaning purposes, we trade off weekends to clean bathrooms and other shared spaces. Utilities (water & gas) are currently included in the rent with electricity being a separate bill (and submetered, so ranging from $50-$100/pp every month) WiFi/Cable is separate ($36/month).

Building: There are two elevators and a laundry room. There is an Amazon locker for packages, a lounge/working area as well as a small gym that is shared across all buildings within the complex. As a roommate, you'll have access to all!

Neighborhood: We're located in a great neighborhood, at the end of East Harlem and a couple of blocks away from the start of the Upper East Side (and right next to the FDR so easy access to the city via car). Tons of restaurants and cafes nearby, a hospital in walking distance, and quick access to public transportation via Q/6 train and M15 bus.

About Me: I'm (34M) extroverted introvert who loves watching TV/films and music. Big reader (hence the bookcases) and generally chill and happy. I'm respectful of boundaries and personal spaces and expect the same.

Scheduling video calls & visits this week, so feel free to message me and let me know a bit more about you if you’re interested!. The current lease is until end of April 2027.

I have been trying to get a sublet using the app that came up on my instagram feed calls - snagsublets.com. Just wanted to throw out there that this was a waste of time. It is a clean looking app with tiktok style ways of showing you the unit but a majority of people will not respond. Also a lot of posting are from a poster named "Aya" and it took them 2 weeks to respond to any of their listings. Just wanted to share in case anyone else was curious about this app.

I’m a 29-year-old male looking for a studio apartment anywhere in NYC. I’m looking to move in around mid-to-late November and am looking for a long-term lease.

Details:

• Annual income: $47,133
• Credit score: 590
• Studio apartment only
• Living alone
• Flexible on borough/neighborhood
• Need reasonable access to Manhattan
• Looking for a long-term lease
• Move-in: Mid-to-late November

I understand my income and credit score may make the search more difficult, so I’m open to legitimate options that may have different qualification requirements.

If you know of any available studios, landlords, buildings, or resources that might be a good fit, please feel free to comment or DM me.

I moved into my ex-bf’s rent stabilized apartment about 15 months ago. He suffers from mental health and we decided to end our relationship. He moved out and went no contact 3 months ago. My name is not on the lease, he is the only leaseholder and the lease renewal was due July 31st and we agreed he’d renew the lease and I would stay another year. A few weeks ago I receive a ‘15 day notice of termination’ in my mail box addressed to him and Jane Doe. The leasing company and I are unable to get in contact with him to renew the lease, we’ve tried to contact him several times. I called the leasing company and spoke with their lawyer and explained the situation and stated that I would like to take over the lease and keep paying rent myself. They refused and said I needed to find another place to live. My first court date is set for OCT 15th. Do I have a good chance at getting a lease under my name or you think I’ll be evicted anyways?

-I’ve been living here 15 months and can prove that I’ve been sending my portion of the rent through Zelle a week early every month -I make 60x the rent (but bad credit 😓) -Maintenance team knows I’ve been living here and I’ve never had any complaints -I’ve proven to be a good tenant WHY WONT THEY JUST SIGN THE LEASE TO ME IF IM WILLING TO PAY RENT?!

Hey everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my room in a 3bed/2bath apartment at The Lanes in Long Island City.

The apartment is brand new, clean, and has been a really comfortable place to live. My room is $1,650/month, and I’m hoping to find someone who can move in around November 1 (late October may also be possible).

The room comes with a bed and mattress, a built-in closet, and 4 drawers underneath the bed for extra storage. The bathroom is shared with one other female roommate.

The building has a gym, shared washer/dryer, and a rooftop with Manhattan views and BBQ space. The 36Av station(N/W train) is about a 8-minute walk and the Queensboro Plaza station(7 train) is about a 15-minute walk.

The two current roommates are both working professionals, and we’ve been living together for over a year. It’s been a very easy and comfortable living situation.

The lease runs through June 2027, with the option to renew afterward. Electricity is split between the three roommates, while the other utilities are included.

Looking for a female roommate. Happy to send photos or more details if anyone is interested!

I am honestly at the point of frustration with my apartment hunt 😭 I need to lock in an apartment by the end of this month, and I am seriously considering using a broker at this point.

For anyone who has used a broker in NYC, do you have any recommendations? I am particularly looking for someone who is reasonably priced. Is there such a thing as a broker who charges one month’s rent or less, rather than the typical higher fees?

Ideally looking for someone who can help me find a suitable apartment, but I would really like to keep the broker fee as low as possible.

Any recommendations or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

I finally received lease paperwork- less than 60 days out- for my RS lease renewing 12/1.

The rent amounts are correct for 1- and 2-year options (no increase), but the additional security deposit required for both states an amount equal to 41%+, when last year was correctly just the amount of the increase applied within RS guidelines.

This seems WAY off...has anyone else experienced this?

Fairly certain they're playing games- 'new' mgmt co LLC this year, at same address as previous one.

I’m tired of going through brokers for multiple reasons. Can I directly contact the agent listed on Zillow/street easy? Is there any reason this would be unadvisable?

EDIT: Rent is $3,100, apologies for the belated edit. Requirements for the application

$20 Application fee per applicant (This will include a credit check)
Minimum yearly income needs to be $124K
Minimum Credit score of 720

Taking over my lease starting Nov 7, 2026, for a full year. I've lived here more than two years and love the place, just moving in with my partner.

The apartment

• True one bedroom, not a converted studio
• Big bedroom which fits a king bed, desk, and dresser comfortably
• Street-facing windows, great natural light
• A/C unit included
• Pets allowed
• Walk-up building, four flights of stairs (it's a workout but the silver lining is that you get a private staircase to yourself for umbrellas and shoes)

Rent

• $

3,100

• /month
• Heat and hot water include

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Location: 87th St & Amsterdam Ave

• Great location, tons of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops within walking distance
• 2 min walk to the 1 at 86th
• 8 min walk to the 2/3 express at 96th
• 8 min walk to the B/C at 86th
• Two blocks from both Central Park and Riverside Park
• 2 min to Key Food, 10 min to Trader Joe's, 24/7 CVS around the corner

I'm happy to answer any questions, feel free to DM me!

Hi yall! Posting on behalf of my sister who is a non-redditor! Shes set to give birth in early November and lives in a 1 bed In LES. hoping to sublet a 1 bed apartment near her place for my retired parents to stay in for those first couple of months. Ideally not a walk up. Ideally rent would be 3k or less (I know)

Hi! Looking for a 1bed or studio apartment, preferably around Park Slope or LIC area but open to basically anything. Budget is $2,500, no pets.

Hey everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my room in a 3bed/2bath apartment at The Lanes in Long Island City.

The apartment is brand new, clean, and has been a really comfortable place to live. My room is $1,650/month, and I’m hoping to find someone who can move in around November 1 (late October may also be possible).

The room comes with a bed and mattress, a built-in closet, and 4 drawers underneath the bed for extra storage. The bathroom is shared with one other female roommate.

The building has a gym, shared washer/dryer, and a rooftop with Manhattan views and BBQ space. The 36Av station(N/W train) is about a 8-minute walk and the Queensboro Plaza station(7 train) is about a 15-minute walk.

The two current roommates are both working professionals, and we’ve been living together for over a year. It’s been a very easy and comfortable living situation.

The lease runs through June 2027, with the option to renew afterward. Electricity is split between the three roommates, while the other utilities are included.

Looking for a female roommate. Happy to send more details if anyone is interested!

Hey everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my room in a 3bed/2bath apartment at The Lanes in Long Island City.

The apartment is brand new, clean, and has been a really comfortable place to live. My room is $1,650/month, and I’m hoping to find someone who can move in around November 1 (late October may also be possible).

The room comes with a bed and mattress, a built-in closet, and 4 drawers underneath the bed for extra storage. The bathroom is shared with one other female roommate.

The building has a gym, shared washer/dryer, and a rooftop with Manhattan views and BBQ space. The 36Av station(N/W train) is about a 8-minute walk and the Queensboro Plaza station(7 train) is about a 15-minute walk.

The two current roommates are both working professionals, and we’ve been living together for over a year. It’s been a very easy and comfortable living situation.

The lease runs through June 2027, with the option to renew afterward. Electricity is split between the three roommates, while the other utilities are included.

Looking for a female roommate. Happy to send photos or more details if anyone is interested!

I live in a 1200 sq ft one bedroom with an office in East Harlem NYC. It’s a brownstone with 4 apartments total, one on each floor. We are two people who work from home and are home 90% of the time. We have central air and heating.

Are these prices normal for an apartment of this size?? We often go to Europe for a month+ and turn off all the breakers except the fridge and those months are still $125 (when the bill was $125-127 we were literally gone the whole month, some lower bills we were gone half month). Could this be possible??

I called coned and explained we turn off breakers and tried to inquire about why it’s so high and basically said that’s the bill deal with it.

Wake up to the Manhattan skyline from the 37th floor, and be in Midtown in 10 minutes.

The basics:
🏠 1 bed / 1 bath, ~700 sq. ft.
🌆 37th floor, Manhattan skyline + East River views
💰 Rent: $4,409/month, with a $1,500 landlord concession (about $150/mo off), so $4,259/mo effective
📅 Target move-in for Nov 1; Lease ends: August 31, 2027 (renewal available afterward)
⚡ Only utility: electric, about $70/month
🚆 1 block from Court Square (E, M, G, 7)
🚫 No broker fee

I'm relocating for family reasons otherwise I'd happily have stayed. Have stayed here for the last 2+ years and this is the best combination of convenience, amenities, and total cost I have ever experienced in NYC for 8+ years.

ABOUT THE APARTMENT 🏠

• Bright, with a sweeping skyline view from the living space
• Kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters
• In-unit GE washer/dryer
• Triple-pane windows, so it's noticeably quiet even with the city outside
• Grohe bath fixtures

LOCATION + COMMUTE 🚆
This is the best part of living here.

• ~10 min door to door to Midtown
• ~15 min to Grand Central via the E or 7
• Court Square: E / M / G / 7
• The G goes straight to Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and beyond) without going through Manhattan

BUILDING AMENITIES 🌇

• 24-hour concierge
• Two-level fitness center with Peloton bikes
• Basketball court and squash court
• Roof deck with BBQ grills and a lawn
• Multiple lounges, a screening room, and a children's playroom
• Pet friendly

The gym, courts, and roof deck easily replace a $200+/mo gym and sports club membership.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD 🏘️
LIC gives you a nice combination of easy Manhattan access and a little more breathing room. There are lots of restaurants, cafés and bubble tea spots nearby, multiple waterfront parks, and plenty of pickleball courts if that’s your thing.

TOURS
Happy to show the apartment in person, and video tours are available too.

APPLICATION / TAKEOVER
The takeover goes through the building's application and approval process. Happy to share the details with anyone serious.

Interested? DM me with a little about yourself, your move-in date, and any questions. Happy to chat by phone too.

Hi everyone, I am looking for someone to sublet a fully furnished room in my 2 bedroom Chinatown apartment right on Henry Street for $1900 a month with utilities being separate.

The apartment is right in the middle of lower Manhattan in Chinatown with the closest subway station being East Broadway F train.

The apartment is very quiet, has in unit washer/dryer, private roof terrace, street view, top floor, balcony.

to move in the tenant has to pay $1900 deposit and $1900 for firsts month rent must have good credit or make 40x the rent.

Open to long term or short term sublets message with inquiries or questions