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December 13, 2007

Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

Hello everyone. I've been posting on boards for about a month trying to find a little info and i've been told somethings i dont wholeheartly agree with. Am I crazy for thinking I can find a 1br in Greenpoint, Clinton Hill, Fort Green for 1200-1400 a month? I would really like some input, and if anyone knows of any good resources for apartment hunting b/c i really dont want to deal with a broker, and craigslist isn't doing the trick. (or if you know of a good realtor I would love in the info)
THANKS!

Posted in Forum by CaitlinC2214 at 2:26 AM | Comments (22)
Categories: Renters

first time renter

Hello, I am looking for my first apartment in brooklyn (prefeably the greenpoint or williamsburg area..i know people are annoyed with the young 20 somethings moving in..but i like the area!) Anyways I've been reading shady information about trusting brokers and realtors, and I've been searching craigslist for about 4 months jsut to get an idea. If anyone knows of a trust broker that isnt going to rip me off or has a resonalble fee I would greatly apprecaite it!

Posted in Forum by CaitlinC2214 at 2:15 AM | Comments (5)
Categories: Brokers

December 11, 2007

Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

Hello wonderful and helpful people of brownstoner.com
I thought I would kiss a little butt before I started with this question because I am sure you are all asked this 1000 times a day, but I am in need of help
I am looking to move to the Brooklyn area within the next 2 months. I have found a few neighborhoods I am interested in including Clinton Hill, Fort Green, Greenpont, and Williamsburg. I have been to all 4 areas and I am looking for a reliable and honest realtor in those areas. I’ve searched online and taken advice from other friends, but I was just wondering if people could point me in the right direction, I’ve tried looking in the times as well as craigslsit, but I am not having any luck with finding what I want at the price that I want ( I am looking for a 1br between 1200-1400 hopefully with some utilities included (hopefully), is that possible in the areas I mentioned above?) If anyone could help or knows a trusted realtor I would greatly appreciate the information.
Happy Holidays!

Posted in Forum by CaitlinC2214 at 5:22 PM | Comments (49)
Categories: Real Estate

Author's Comments

i forgot to say that saftey and transportation are on the top of my list! I work on 42nd street near grand central and i work late so saftey is number one! Thanks again

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 11, 2007 5:27 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

I have friends who found a great place in greenpoint for 1400 a month (2br) so i thought it would be easy to find a one br for that price. being near the G works. and I can get to work by using te G. I've been warned/told about stayign out of Bay ridge being african american, but thanks for the advice

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 11, 2007 7:57 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

sorry you fell its annoying but i need help so just dont read it.

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 11, 2007 11:59 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

Jimmy- I dont know I posted on another board the similar questions and people were quick to say for me not to consider bay-ridge. I've never been to the area, so I dont know if its an over reaction?

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 12, 2007 2:28 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

I guess my friends got extremely lucky? its on a great block near the pencil factory, I am hoping to get that lucky in my search, for your friends that found a 1br in greenpoint use a realtor, and if so do you know the name of the place they used?

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 12, 2007 2:34 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

which areas...i have friends who lived there and that area scared the crap out of me..i guess iam asking which streets and sections are safe?

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 12, 2007 4:45 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

yeah i am black and the area was predominantly African American and i was like "get me out of here" it was scary...no matter what race you are i believe you have the right to feel safe where you live.

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 12, 2007 11:57 PM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

I am living in NJ (with family), and I've been working in nyc since may. I am just getting myself prepared! Iam not looking to move until february or early march, so its not like i am trying to move in 2 weeks. I just want to have my options planned out so i am ready. Thanks

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 1:12 AM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

I am living in NJ (with family), and I've been working in nyc since may. I am just getting myself prepared! Iam not looking to move until february or early march, so its not like i am trying to move in 2 weeks. I just want to have my options planned out so i am ready. Thanks

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 1:12 AM in response to Renting an Apartment in Brooklyn

sorry for the spelling errors

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 2:18 AM in response to first time renter

Responses to Author's Forum Comments

ok i havnet posted multiple times (i.e. the same questions) I've posted asking for any info. I know that broker and Realtors are the same I am using the terms interchangeably. I would rather not have to deal with some random Broker that is going to rip me off, but asking if there are any trusting brokers that people on this board have rented from is a valid question. Also to add comment to the other part of your question, I've found listing about 2 months ago for an ideal apartment to rent, but now that it is December/Holiday season, is it harder to find a rental during this particular time of year. I don't understand how what i am asking is being misconstrued and ripped apart. If you do not have any useful information please do not respond to my posting

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 4:04 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

Hi! Will someone find me a magical apartment please?

Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 5:24 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

What? No? What if I ask again?

Will someone find me a magical apartment please?

Huh? Why you all so mad?

Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 5:24 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

this is laughable...is there a way to delete a post b/c its becoming immature to make fun of someone with questions?

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 5:42 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

Yes, there are fewer rentals available in the winter months, but there are also fewer people looking at these times, so it is hard to say of you would be better off looking in August or September, for example, when there are probably the most apartments turning over.

Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 5:56 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

CaitlinC2214

There are a lot of obnoxious idiots on this board. Just ignore them. I think that Craigslist is a good resource. If you are going to move to the more outer neighborhoods like Kensington or Midwood (which I would recommend if you do not think Bed Stuy is safe), then you are better off getting the local newspaper, like one of the Courier papers, (i.e, Bay News, Home Reporter, etc) and look in there. Some local Brooklyn real estate offices that I am familiar with are Fillmore Real Estate, Madison Estates, and Wilk Real Estate. They are fairly reliable. They are familiar with the Kensington and Midwood area as well as other areas in Brooklyn like Sheepshead Bay and Coney Island. They all should have websites.

Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 6:06 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

thank you very much. I dont think i am willing to move further out in brooklyn b/c of the commute, i rather just stay in NJ, the price for transportation from NJ is a killer, so I guess I was just looking for something that is seemingly impossible! I guess I will keep looking. Thanks for the info to positive message!

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 6:21 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

The commute from Midwood or Kensington is not that bad on the Q, B, or F train to midtown. The trip on the B express from Kings Hwy to the first stop in Manhattan is about 22 minutes. It's another 5 to 10 minutes to 42nd Street. You can change at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn for the 4 or 5 train to Grand Central if you wanted to be closer to the east side. I don't think it's impossible! Don't give up so fast. The commute is not that bad. I've lived in Brooklyn, all my life.

Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 8:06 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

Rule number one of apartment rental seach in NYC - only look when you are ready to take the space.

Rule number two be realistic about what you can afford, if you want to live in a more desirable neighborhood, you money ain't going to go as far as it would in one that is less so. Therefore instead of looking for a 1bdroom - look for a studio or look in another neighborhood.

Rule number three of apartment rental search in nyc - there are hundreds of others also looking at the same time, when you see an apartment that meets your need - apply immediatly without hesitation. People want to be in nyc so much that they will rent damn near anything therefore competition is stiff.

Posted by: guest at December 13, 2007 9:51 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!

thank you so much for the info

Posted by: CaitlinC2214 at December 13, 2007 10:30 PM in response to Renting in Brooklyn....or at least trying to!