Hi all,
First thanks for your time. I’ll be working in DUMBO and I’m clueless about where to look to rent whether in NYC side across the bridge or in Brooklyn side.

I’d appreciate any points to help me get started on this search!

– Rent: $1,800-2,200
– Studio to 1 bedroom, no roommate
– Close to work by subway or foot/bike.
– Flexible on everything else

Lastly, I’m a former New Yorker from Queens and been living in North NJ for past few years so I know my way around NYC and Queens but clueless about Brooklyn and the neighborhoods.

Thanks again everyone.


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  1. Hey everyone, thank you for all your input and help. I ended up putting in application at Brooklyn Gold, it seemed to be best for us at the moment. I saw ton of apartments ranging from concord coop, jcondo, brklyn gold, buncha places in Brooklyn Heights’ by dumbo/waterfront area to financial district.

    Overall, I learned about Brooklyn quite a bit and thank you guys again.

    Only thing I sort of regret is that I made a mistake by not working with 3rd party broker for the luxury buildings. I found Brklyn Gold’s leasing agent to be bit pompous and definitely not helpful. That goes for Jcondo’s leasing agent as well and I rate Jcondo’s leasing agent even worse than Brklyn Gold’s.

    Next time if I wasn’t in such a rush to see so many various places, I’m definitely going to work with brokers for luxury buildings.

    Thanks again everyone.

  2. speaking as a broker

    The Jay Condo is an amazing building with a ton of amenities. I show the least expensive studio there to be $2350. 1 bedrooms are around $3600.

    In your price range you can get a studio with amenities or a 1 bedroom in a pre war type building. Being new to Brooklyn, I suggest you look in Brooklyn Heights / Cobble Hill. You want somewhere accessible by subway and close to bars, restaurants. It’s nice to socialize when you first move here.

    If you don’t mind giving up location, Brooklyn Gold is a great deal. The free rent, pool, amenities, washer and dryer etc…

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