At Rate NY Apartments, we know the best dry-cleaner in town, the most delicious hole-in-the wall Indian restaurant, and how to direct a cab driver during rush hour. We also know that the housing market is difficult to navigate even for the toughest New York natives.

Most house-hunting stories are roughly the same, with a few variations. You start off viewing countless apartments, most of which have very little in common with your actual wish list. Eventually, you're bound to stumble upon a place you like; but doing so takes time and patience, things most New Yorkers lack. Once you finally find a place with decent lighting and an acceptable kitchen, next comes the rat-race to submit your application before the next gung-ho apartment hunter.

Needless to say, you're left with next to no time to scope out the area, the building, and most importantly, the apartment. Some unpleasant surprises are bound to pop up, because when it comes to apartment buildings, there's more than meets the eye. You could discover some unexpected vermin roommates, or learn that your landlord takes weeks to fix your broken sink. You may even find that the fish market down the block has an odor more overpowering than the world's strongest incense. The truth is, these quirks can be hard to spot, even in a more slow-paced housing market.

Rate NY Apartments alleviates the stress of finding housing in New York. Here, you can read resident reviews of the home you're considering. You'll instantly get the inside scoop before signing a pesky contract you may later regret. You can also find the answer to the most revealing question of all: why did the former tenant vacate, anyway?

Users can also read and write reviews about real estate agents, property management, and landlords. We believe that our shared wisdom can ensure better quality service, and fewer future hassles. We've all had our share of sketchy realtors - the ones who meet you on street corners and rush you through apartments, only to demand a fee of fifteen percent of one year's rent. On Rate NY apartments, you'll learn who to avoid and who’s particularly in demand. Users can also warn others about property management companies who are particularly reluctant to return security deposits.

Our expansive forum page offers a place for users to warn others about scams they encountered, give helpful tips, or share their experiences with others in the community. Here’s the place to compliment excellent service or vent on any realty horror stories you’ve come across. Share your thoughts with this network of New Yorkers so your collective experiences can make finding housing in New York easier!

Lastly, our mission is for Rate NY apartments to be the go-to source for anything housing related; thus the site features a search engine for apartments and housing listings. Unlike other sites you may have encountered, listings labeled “no-fee,” will not have hidden costs. If this happens, we encourage users to report it so that user may not be welcome back to Rate NY Apartments. We take the legitimacy of the site very seriously. To avoid scams and confusion, users who choose to include pictures in the classified sections should only post actual photos of the place for rent or sale. Using the same photo for multiple listings will not suffice.

Rate NY Apartments will be a streamlined, easy way to apartment hunt without traipsing across the city aimlessly. Think of it as your online subway, transporting you through the boroughs of New York until you find the perfect destination. Hope you enjoy the ride!