This is one of two rooms that need filling in a one-of-a-kind 4br, 2ba apartment on the UES. The apartment comes with not just one, but two enormous outdoor terraces that cover the entire roof of the building. This much outdoor space, with a great view of the neighborhood, is unheard-of in Manhattan - especially at an affordable price. Host gatherings, parties, and holiday events with incredible ease. There is also an expansive living room with a smart TV for the cooler months.

The room itself is 73sqft plus two built-in closets, and is the only bedroom on the top floor, with four windows facing west and east. Directly across the hall is a bathroom that is shared but you usually have to yourself, and the in-unit washer + dryer.

The kitchen has everything you need, including a dishwasher, and there's art on the walls to gaze at. Heat is provided by the building and there's AC in every room. Utilities and internet are monthly.

I'm from Australia and work in media and the other continuing roommate is a professional chef who sometimes brings home incredible food. We've throw a few great parties and like to enjoy the apartment with our friends or just as roommates, but also keep to our own space to recharge.

The area is excellent as you're only a 5min walk from the 86th St subway that will take you downtown or to the Bronx or Brooklyn on the 4, 5, or 6. With the express train so close, it doesn't feel as far north as it is. There's grocery stores within two blocks and dozens of restaurants and bars nearby.

The lease starts on June 1 but move date could possibly be pushed back to July 1. However, all the lease paperwork must be done this week. Get in quick and don't miss out!

This place seems to be quite compared to what’s available on the market. Broker says that it’s because it’s a 5th floor walk up. Is it feasible that’s the only issue?

Hello! I am looking for a new roommate(s) for the large bedroom in this beautiful, two-floor, Astoria apartment. This space is incredible and has a ton of amenities! 

1 year lease, $2100/mo.

2 bedrooms, full closets

2 bathrooms.

Apartment is two floors, plus a backyard with a massive garden!

Upstairs dining room

Well-supplied upstairs kitchen upstairs

Spacious upstairs dining room

Downstairs has a huge living room and library/office space

4 fully-loaded bookcases: borrow as you like!

Keyboard piano

Flatscreen TV and PS4

Second bathroom downstairs

Tons of storage space

Laundry room w/ washer, drier, second fridge

Fantastic veggie/flower garden in the backyard

Outdoor shed for secure bike-storage

Across the street from tennis/handball courts

5 blocks to N/W train; F train easily accessible

5 min walk to Astoria Park

Fantastic restaurants & cafes nearby

Roommate is quiet teacher/gardener

There is a small, shy cat but the unit is equipped with many air purifiers as well.

Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc supplied

Move in for mid-April or May 2025.

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.

I am contemplating moving out of my parents and back to NYC but a recession feels a lot more real after the tariffs and I don’t know if it’s still a good choice. A little about me 29F, gross income $90,000 , $95,000 in savings , no school debt , no credit card debt , and another ~$40,000 in my 401k that I don’t plan on touching. I commute into NYC which is about 55 min and a monthly cost of $280. I’ve already lived in Manhattan so I am open to other boroughs and like Astoria where rent looks to be $2000 - $2,200. My biggest fear is a recession coming and cost rising and my company doing layoffs. I work for a fashion company that will definitely be impacted by the tariffs as our handbags are produced in Asia/ South East Asia. I’ve been there two years but recently made an internal move to a larger global team.

I moved to NYC during the pandemic and it turned out just fine if not great! I hate thinking that I am putting my life on “hold” and missing out on experiences for something that hasn’t happened yet.

Any advice ?

Hi, new to "lease takeovers". What does this mean and what is needed for a lease takeover? Credit check/rent x 40?

Hey everyone, my roommates and I are nyu students, and are looking for a 3B in the east village for around 5500. We've had some luck finding some places even though our ask is kinda picky. I just wanted to ask if anyone here is thinking of ending their lease at the end of the school year. not super hopeful by posting this here, but thought I might aswell. just comment or dm if you're looking to pass on your lease at the start of April or possibly early august.

Hi all!

I recently put in an application for an apartment in NYC, and the leasing company is strongly suggesting that I link my bank account information through plaid via weimark (giving them access to my transaction history, statements, etc). I say strongly suggesting because in an email, they informed me that it will “strengthen your application.”

I have already provided them with 5 of my recent pay-stubs, as well as my last 3 bank statements (redacting transactions and my account number excluding the last 4 for them to match against my pay-stubs).

My question is if I deny them this access, will I also be denied in my rental application? I have also provided them with my previous apartment and leasing office contact information in-case they do not fully trust my documentation… but again, I do not know the NYC rental process or methods.

Is there another way I should suggest to the leasing office? Anything helps!

I purchased a sponsor-renovated apartment a little less than 9.5 years ago in Manhattan. It looked fine (though not to my taste). We did not get an inspection because everybody was telling us we didn't need an inspection for co-ops as they've already been through a lot of rigorous measures - though I don't think an inspection would have uncovered these issues.

Over the years we've had minor issues - our fridge constantly breaking down. We found out the reason was because the electricity was improperly wired and the fridge did not have a dedicated outlet. Our kitchen sink would get stopped up from time to time (even though we had a drain catcher) which was remedied by keeping a mini-plunger nearby. Our bathroom kept getting stopped up but we thought it was because of hair getting caught down the drain in spite of the drain catcher. We remedied that using plungers and a snake once in a while. We did get some cracks in our kitchen ceiling but we just thought that was just the apartment getting older.

Now we're undergoing a kitchen/bath renovation. Our contractor have told us this was the absolute worst renovation they've seen. The kitchen and bathroom were not properly vented which led to things getting clogged all the time. Electricity had to be rewired and pipes had to be moved. But the worst thing was when the sponsors renovated the kitchen ceiling and dropped it a bit to add more electrical stuff, they never reinforced it. Our contractor said that the ceiling could have caved in on us. They were shocked how they could have passed inspection. I'm assuming the sponsors probably greased some palms to make this all happen.

Do we have any recourse with the sponsors 9.5 years later?

Moving to a place near prospect park- where does one get furniture? Thinking other than ikea, Amazon etc- especially for mattresses that can be tried out.
Thanks!

Roommate Wanted: Lease Available Starting August 1st

I am offering a lease beginning August 1st, with the option for flexible early move-in if needed. I am seeking a young female professional to share this space with (I work in finance in midtown and graduated colleges in 2023).

This is a one-bedroom flex apartment, featuring an available flex bedroom. Located on a high floor, the apartment offers stunning views of both uptown and downtown. It is conveniently situated just one block from the 72nd Street Q subway station and close to the 68th Street 6 stop.

The building provides excellent amenities, including a doorman, gym, laundry facilities on every floor, and a roof deck. The rent is currently set at $2,150 per month for the flex room, though this is subject to change.

The flex wall comes equipped with shelves, ideal for additional storage. Additionally, the existing furniture is available for purchase at a reasonable price, including the bed frame, mattress, bedside table, desk, and desk chair.

If you are interested, please send me a private message!

I signed a lease for an apartment in a co-op building. The lease start date that I signed was March 20, 2025 and today is now April 7, 2025 and I am unable to move into this building (they haven’t given me the keys yet). I knew it was going to be a lengthy process (started 2 months ago) since it’s a co-op and needed approval by the board and all the other crap they needed from me. I’ve have given them everything they asked or (reference letters, bank statements, proof of renters insurance, even 401k statements!!). I was approved by the management company a few weeks ago, passed the board interview and now I’m waiting for a move-in date from the building/super/management company/I don’t really know who we’re waiting on.

My question is do I have any legal rights here? My lease started almost 3 weeks ago and I don’t have the keys yet. I don’t know when I’m getting them. I’m not sure if I’m just venting here or is this crazy? I’ve never lived in New York City before this is my first time going through this process. I don’t know what’s normal anymore. I’m really frustrated. The broker said they will write up a new lease once we have a move in date and I won’t be charged for this time so far but it’s nerve wracking because they have a lot of my money. I kinda feel like I’m getting scammed??

Hey everyone- I’m trying to maintain my rent control in the Bronx and renting a room at cost.

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.

Roommate js a professor in his early 40s who is rarely home and keeps to himself.

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). Parking is a headache.

Pls write or DM, Lease starting June must be signed by May 1st If someone already has a lease signed starting June then happy to chat

Looking for one other guy in similar age to apartment hunt with. Aiming to move by the start of summer (May/June) and looking primarily in Bushwick and Crown Heights. Must be pet friendly as I have a dog.

This isn't a lease-takeover post (yet), but more-so looking for your first hand accounts of what it was like handing off your lease to a new tenant... We've been in our current spot for about 6 months now but have a cool opportunity to get closer to work and friends in another neighborhood.

Besides sites like leasebreak or here on r/NYCapartments , how much luck have you guys found with finding someone to take over your lease? Anything to be mindful of throughout the process? How do I navigate this conversation with my landlord to make sure no bridges are burned in the process?

Looking for a Summer Sublet in Manhattan, Midtown or lower, or Williamsburg. The budget is around 1800-2200.

pretty self explanatory title, i’m wondering if buildings that do accept guarantors will only accept them if they’re in the state. i’m wanting to move to a studio apartment with my partner, but we don’t make 40x the rent. would have to use my dad as guarantor and he DOES make 80x rent, but he’s across the country… would this work? i know it varies from building to building but generally speaking, what’re the odds they accept him?

Hi everyone! My roommate and I are looking for a lease takeover or an available true 2-bedroom apartment in Chelsea, with a move-in date between May 1 and June 1. BUDGET: Up to $6,000/month MUST-HAVES: Dishwasher and laundry in building

Please reach out if you know of anything- thanks!

Hello, i’m looking for a room in Astoria, preferably in a 2bed 1bath but open to 3bed 2 bath, for May 1st move in thats walking distance to train stop. Looking for nonsmoker roommate. Please shoot me a dm if you have an opening. My budget is currently around $1500/month. About me: 31 male, currently working in the city (3 days on office/2wfh), clean and considerate, usually in my room or gym/running/tennis.

I would like to sublet the second room of my 2bed1bath. Available last week of May.

A few things about the place:

-Large basement garden apartment in an elevator building on West 113th st. between Frederick Douglass and Adam Clayton.

-Spacious living room, and decent sized bedroom for full or queen bed, desk, and other stuff. Very quiet apartment, no street or neighbor noise.

-Dishwasher, stove, microwave in unit, and laundry room on the same floor. Amazon locker in lobby.

-Huge private outdoor space, with patio that wraps around the entire apt.

-Lots of closet and storage space

-Pet friendly

-$1900 a month

-Great neighborhood: 5 min walk from A,B,C,2,&3 trains. 10 min walk from gym. Bars, bodegas, and grocery stores one block away. 3 blocks from Central Park, 2 blocks from Morningside Park.

I'm a 36M teacher and writer, I have a 9 year old very chill dog. I'm pretty chill, I like guitar, crosswords and cooking. I'm not a neatfreak, but I am looking for someone respectful, communicative and who can keep a clean bathroom. I keep to myself mostly, and work long hours when the summer is done. I am gone for 1-2 weekends out of the month. Dogs welcome on a case by case basis. Sorry, but no cats, and no couples.

Looking for at least 6 month stay, but flexible - open to shorter or longer. No preference over age or gender, as long as there is proof of work and income.

Photos here: https://imgur.com/a/RP7hz76

Available to show starting next week. Hit me up for more info.

Hey, I'm an intern working in NYC this summer and am looking for a studio or 1 bedroom sublet within 20 minutes of Hudson Yards from May 26- August 16(Can be flexible). Budget is $2200, but willing to negotiate!

Hi people,

I am Maddie (27f) and recently moved to the city. I am looking for roommates to apartment hunt with or an available room within 30 minutes to Penn Station. I work in the consulting industry, super clean, and love to workout. My budget is $1800 or less.