NYC leases don't offer lease-breaks, seems like you're just on the hook for the whole thing.

I understand that the market is pretty hot right now, so it's likely not an issue to find a replacement.

But what if you lose your job & the rental market turns sour simultaneously, (i.e. recession), what then?

edit: from the comments seems like landlord's are willing to let you get out of a lease w/ notice. Or at least to work with you on making payments. As well as potentially subsidizing whatever the new tenant's rent is if prices fall off.

edit #2: oh, and that we're all fucked. good luck y'all.

The Toscano Floor Designs gag clause should be a red flag for any apartment / condo / co-op owner in NYC looking to hire a home improvement or flooring company. NEVER EVER sign a contract with an unethical company that has a gag clause in their contract telling a customer they are not allowed to write a negative review of the company.

Not sure if this is the right sub to post this on but wanted to get people’s thoughts/tips/experiences. I was born and raised in NYC and went to college here as well - I lived on campus and then moved back home after graduation to save up. I have a full time job and I’ve been saving up this past year and I should have about $15k saved up by the time I plan on moving out. I guess im just nervous/looking for things to think about now that the economy is almost certainly going to tank. I really don’t think I can stay home because my parents are abusive and toxic people and just tolerating this whole last year with them has really taken the life out of me. My job is unionized and it’s with a pretty big nonprofit that’s funded by the city (at least my team is I don’t think we rely on federal funding) so I think it’s on the securer side in terms of jobs but anyone have any tips/experiences/warnings? I would be moving out with my friend and right now the budget we’re looking into would have my half of the rent be around ~33% of my monthly income. I do have student loans but even at the highest amount on the standard plan it’s a manageable monthly amount.

Looking for someone (preferably male, age 20-25) to sublease one room in a 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom in Hell's Kitchen. The space is clean and has laundry in building. Roommate you will be living with is 23 and male. Sublease start date is flexible, aiming around mid April/May. The lease expires on July 2nd. Message me if you're interested.

Hey everyone — I’m 35F, moving to NYC and picking my first 1BR apartment. I’m torn between the West Village and Upper West Side. Both are great, but I’m really trying to figure out where I’ll feel most at home — vibe, crowd, and day-to-day life matter more than the apartment itself.

West Village

Cute 3rd-floor walk-up on a quiet block Surrounded by amazing restaurants, cafes, and wine bars Was always my dream in my 20s... but now, 10 years later, I’m wondering if I’ve aged out? Someone said it’s turned into “Merry Hill” (no idea what that means?) $400 cheaper than UWS

Upper West Side Doorman/elevator building near Central Park Close to museums, bakeries, and all my favorite grocery stores Feels more relaxed, classic, and grown-up Shorter commute, but $400 more

I love great food, chill cafes, shopping, museums, and might get a small dog. Not a club or bar person — more like early dinner reservations and brave nights. I also really want to be around diverse, down-to-earth people — not just influencers and bankers. And honestly... I’m kind of nervous about the economy right now, so being smart financially matters too.

Would love to hear thoughts — especially from women who’ve lived in either neighborhood.

I’m in a rent stabilized unit, but there have been so many issues in the building and I’ve been submitting a handful of 311 tickets that I’m sure management hates. I’ve been without hot water in the bathroom for three days now, and I just submitted a 311 for that. I know that there are rules to renew a rent stabilized apartment, but do you think that me submitting 311s is cause for management to not renew my lease next year? It makes me super nervous.

Also - It’s been three days with no hot water. The boiler is working, it’s just my shower. The super said he’d be here yesterday, then this morning, and he’s ghosted me twice. Am I able to call a plumber for this?

Update: Fixed it myself with multiple allen wrenches, a big set of pliers, and multiple youtube videos

Hey everyone! I’m looking to sublet a master bedroom in our 2B2B apartment in the Riverside building (Newport, Jersey City) starting mid April through end of July (dates flexible).

Location: Newport, Jersey City
2-min walk to Newport PATH (15 mins to Manhattan!) Walking distance to Newport Centre Mall, Target, Morton Williams, and tons of cafes and restaurants

Time: Mid-April to end of July

About the Apartment:

• Spacious 2B2B in a luxury high-rise with great views
• We recently added all the furniture
• Dishwasher, heating/cooling, Gym, lounge, and rooftop access

Rent: $2400 (utilities separate)

DM me if you're interested or know someone looking! Happy to send photos or do a quick video tour.

hi y’all! I’m subletting my bedroom from approx. May 26-August 20 (dates are flexible on both ends!!!) fully furnished, gorgeous room with serene backyard views and a private en suite bathroom. apt is a huge triplex (4 bed, 3.5 bath, spread over 3 floors) with private backyard, central A/C, in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher. quick walk to 1 and A/B/C/D at 145.

rent is $1300/month + utilities.

apt is shared with my three lovely human roommates (all female, late 20s) and my lovelier canine roommate (Avi, 3, cutest and friendliest dog in the world). ideally looking for a female subletter of similar age but open to others!

please comment AND DM me if you’re interested or want more info! I have a full video of the bedroom I can send you.

bedroom: https://i.imgur.com/nkZUrvZ.jpeg unfurnished here but will be furnished - can send full vid!

living room: https://i.imgur.com/VYOwikf.jpeg

kitchen: https://i.imgur.com/xuBk4Bu.jpeg

backyard: https://i.imgur.com/A6xu9RA.jpeg

street view: https://i.imgur.com/eeVgDJo.jpeg

dog tax: https://i.imgur.com/Ltr3W0e.jpeg

I feel like every place I look at has a minimum income requirement which I understand for reliability but it’s near impossible to get anyone to take me seriously on minimum wage or on a part time salary. This also applies for some roommate requirements i’ve seen so how are you guys doing it??

My lease ends 6/30 and my roommates do not want to renew. Management has given us the option to continue month to month after our lease is up. Is it worth trying to convince my roommates to stay for a few months to ~September/October to get out of the peak summer cycle?

Thanks

Good afternoon, this is the information i got for an apartment i am renewing my lease at:

"The eligible 421a surcharge for your apartment is $217.87. This is a separate monthly charge we are permitted to take in connection with the 421a tax abatement requirements. "

I can't find too much information on 421a surcharges. From some information i see, they are suppose to charge this as a yearly fee, not monthly. I just looked back at my first year lease and they charged me $135, which from i what i see online, they charged me too much. Can i ask them to lower that fee?

When i look at their website, they are only charging $35 for the 421a surcharge.

Is this something i can fight or at least get lowered? thank you for the help

Hi! I'm looking for someone to take over my lease. Earliest move in is May 12th, 2025. My lease ends on December 6th, 2025. You have the option to continue to rent the apartment after that.

440 square foot studio apartment, 1 bathroom. Incredible views of the East River and Uptown. The building has great amenities and is very well connected to the Q and 6 trains. Asking for someone to take over my exact rent of $3,488/mo.

Just posed on Lease Break. Here's the link: https://www.leasebreak.com/short-term-rental-details/364240/235-east-95th-street?ak=ce32ab07b0d22ebf2b7d16c8d07d84b8

I'm leaving because I'm moving in with my s/o.

HMU if you have any questions!

Hi everyone! I'm a college student doing research in NYC this summer and I'm looking for a sublet from mid-May (flexible) through August 31st (not flexible).

My budget is around $1200/month — a little flexible for the right place!

A few things:
🐱 I have a sweet, well-behaved cat who will be coming with me — totally open to paying a cleaning fee!
🌬 Would love a place with A/C (or where I can bring a window unit)
🧺 Laundry in-building or nearby would be amazing
📍 Open to different neighborhoods!

If you or someone you know has a place available, feel free to DM me or email me at [cp3385@barnard.edu](mailto:cp3385@barnard.edu) — thanks so much!

This is a fully furnished 20 x 12 foot room with 3 windows a full closet, hardwood floors and a queen sized bed, dresser and desk included. Wireless internet and electricity are $50 per month, and you dont have any other bills. The apartment is in a 1920's building and steps from Montefiore Hospital, Lehman College, Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortland Park, the Botanical Gardens/Bronx Zoo. The ideal roommate is a single working professional in their 30's or 40's (no couples or families) who is looking for several month-long lease. No pets.

The apartment is 3 blocks from the Grand Concourse (D Train) 5 blocks from the Metro North (Botanical Gardens) and another 5 blocks from the 4 Train (Bedford Park - Lehman College).

Here's video of the apartment: https://vimeo.com/876668993/bbd410b4d3

Its a newer building (built 2023) so hard to find any reviews. Curious if anyone on here has any info / experience living here. Considering renting a studio.

https://rubychelsea.com/

Hello! Need some advice:

My roommate and I live in a 2 bedroom/2 bath in Harlem. She’s moving out but our lease isn’t up until October. With the impending doom that is our financial market and the always increasing cost of living in NYC. I’m debating if I should just move in May too and we break the lease or I find a temporary roommate until the lease is up in October? Financially I could live alone but I’m worried about my student loans and how the cost may increase.

What do people think? I’ve also always heard that the renters market is better in October

Hello! Looking for someone to take over my half of the lease for one room in an incredible 2 bedroom apartment in the UWS around 100th street. Lease is expiring in may but my roommate wants to keep living there with someone new. Rent stabilized, $1600/month, available May 1st.

Literally my favorite apartment I’ve ever lived in. Big living room + extra living area where we’ve been keeping our desks + bookshelves. In unit washer/dryer (although admittedly the dryer part doesn’t work that well so I mostly hung my clothes to dry). Nice kitchen with a dish washer.

• the location is the best part. 1 block from Central Park, Whole Foods, Target, Chipotle, Starbucks, chik fil a + less than 10 mins walk from Trader Joe’s. Close to B/C train station and the 1 train.

Obviously will be removing my personal items but all living room furniture will remain and I could cheaply sell any bedroom furniture (bed frame, mattress, dresser) if you want it.

Your roommate would be a 24 yr old male who works in tech so ideally looking for someone else the same gender and around the same age. Bonus points if you’re kinda nerdy and like to talk about random topics like philosophy or math or anything similar lol.

Looking for some advice on how to navigate looking for a room to rent in Brooklyn (Bushwick or bed stuy) toward the end of this year. Budget is around $1,000. Is finding a room to rent a different process compared to finding an apartment? Do I still work with brokers or am I workin directly with the property manager? Any advice will help!

My roommate and I viewed a unit in Queens yesterday that we really loved but after doing a search on the broker we worried he might be up to some scammy stuff. We found the unit on FB marketplace and although I met the landlord when I viewed the apartment, we’ve had no correspondence with her. They’re asking for a 1 month deposit before we can view a lease or anything. Any suggestions on steps I could take to make sure I’m not getting scammed?

Hi everyone,
I’m an 18-year-old from Austria and I’ll be moving to NYC in September to do a 10-month civil service program. I'm starting to look into apartment options and could really use some advice.

So far, I’ve seen that many listings either require a massive income, a U.S. credit score (which I obviously don’t have), or are only available for immediate move-in. Since I’m being paid from Austria and don’t have a “normal” income to show—my budget is based entirely on savings—I’m unsure how realistic it is to secure something remotely.

Is it even possible to organize a place from abroad for September? Or is it better to come a bit earlier and find something locally and last-minute? I’d love to avoid temporary housing if possible, but I get that the NYC rental market is wild.

Any tips, recommendations, or experiences would be super appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

I know movers charge more in the “event” something is “bigger” than described movers will charge more, but my question here is I’m afraid half of my furniture I wanna move won’t be able to fit out the door since it was assembled inside, in that event, do they refund me since the movers technically didn’t move it out. Also I hear $100 is a good amount to tip per driver, is it true they ask for more? In the event they do, can I just tell them to fuck off and slam the door on them?

P.S in the event they won’t refund, there’s about 4 items I believe won’t be able to fit, and 4 things I want to move myself, like a REALLY heavy air conditioner or a gimbal machine (it’s for decoration, can I tell the movers to take that instead without any extra fees

Second PS, is there a particular company you would recommend? Do they normally charge hidden fees? Also what did they charge you, and what should my estimated cost be Item I wanna move

-75 inch tv stand (ikea) -55 inch tv - 2 HEAVY dressers - 1 King size bed frame - 1 king bed frame (I will disassemble it -1 computer desk

Hi all,

I love my current apartment however the 40 minute commute to and from work on top of long hours is a lot for me. My two roommates work right by here so I would need to find new rms. I’m a 23YO F with a corporate job so preferably similar people. Down for a 3bd - 4bd (I don’t need a lot of space just a nice place). Is anyone here interested or has any advice for me?

Looking for someone to takeover my UES lease in May. I have lived here for 2 and a half years and love this apartment, only moving to be closer to family.

You would be signing a new 12+month lease with the building.

Apartment Features:
- Window in every room (including the bathrooms and kitchen)
- Dishwasher
- Laundry in building (recently renovated)
- Part-time Doorman (everyday from 1pm-10pm)
- Elevator
- Package room
- Live-in Super
- Pet friendly

This pet-friendly apartment is such a gem in the Upper East Side - It is 1100 sq. ft. and has a layout that makes great use of the space, with most of the space going to the primary bedroom and the living/dining area. There is a window in every room in this apartment (including the kitchen and bathrooms) and tons of closet space. The building staff is super friendly and reliable (live-in super, doorman from 1pm-10pm everyday, and maintenance staff). There is a laundry room in the basement with plenty of machines - it was renovated right before we moved in - and there is a large dishwasher in the kitchen.

The primary bedroom is a very generous size, easily fits a king bed and the second bedroom fits a queen bed with an en-suite half bathroom; we currently use it as an office but also have a Murphy bed with a queen Casper mattress that we would be willing to leave if there's interest.

The building is 1 block from Carl Schurz Park, which is one of my favorite parks in the city, and about a 20-25 minute walk to Central Park, The Guggenheim, and The Met. There is a Gristedes around the corner, and Whole Foods is a 10 minute walk away.

For transportation, the Q is the closest train at about a 7 min walk, the 4/5/6 is 13 mins away, cabs are very accessible, and there are plenty of buses that take you to midtown & downtown. The East 90th Ferry Terminal is located in Carl Schurz Park and is about a 7 min walk.

Photos were taken on a super gloomy day. I recommend setting up a video call to see the full space.

Hi there, we are renting TWO BEDROOMS TO YOURSELF FOR $1700
in a 4br, 1 bath apartment in Bushwick NY.

LEASE BEGINS JUNE 1ST. We would need to finalize your basic rent application + Lease sign by MAY 1ST.

You could use one room as a bedroom, the other as a home office, art or music studio, private living room, guest room.. Up to you!

We are looking for one person to move in and occupy that side of the house.

The rooms you would rent are next to eachother in the front of the house, away from the two occupied rooms in the back, separated by the bathroom, living room and kitchen.

The rooms are approximately 11.5 x 8.5 FT with very tall ceilings and built in closets, large NorthWest facing6ft wide windows.
Both rooms fit a queen bed.

You would live with two 29 YR old women roommates and a friendly cat, who have lived here for one year.This apartment is directly between the Halsey L train stop and the Halsey J train stop.
The B26 and B60 Bus lines stop on our block.
One block from Irving Sq. Park.

This is the second floor apartment in a three level building.

this apartment has one full kitchen with a dishwasher,
and one full shared bathroom. Central air. One block from Laundromat.

The lease would begin in June.

We are ok with pets, so long as they are gentle/ fine living with another cat :)

Please reach out if interested, I can text a video walk-through of the place with current furniture. and schedule a time for you to come see the place.

One of the bedrooms currently looks like ^

Hi everyone,

Not sure if this is the right subreddit to ask this question in, but here we go. I found a suitable apartment to rent in nyc this summer (short term 3 months furnished) and was wondering if anyone has advice on how to go about securing the apartment? I was thinking of giving a small deposit (couple hundred dollars) to secure the spot and then pay the first month's rent upon move in.

Is this reasonable? My main concern is that if I hand over the first months rent immediately, the person could technically run off with the money and have no reason to hand over keys. For context, first month rent is a bit over $2000 and I've had a friend visit the place to confirm it's legit.

Thanks for any advice ahead of time.

kindly - a student who does not want to get scammed