Tired of signing leases blind so I built an anonymous review site for Hoboken rentals
Like pretty much everyone who has rented in town, I’ve had my share of apartment surprises that no broker or StreetEasy listing would ever mention: paper-thin walls, $450 winter PSE&G bills, unresponsive supers, or management ignoring maintenance tickets for weeks.
Between Facebook and here people post asking: "Has anyone lived at 800 Jackson?" or "What's the noise like on 4th & Bloomfield?"
A few weeks ago I decided to actually build a solution for this: rentreview.us.
It’s completely free, and here’s how it works:
Unit-level, not just building-level: Because unit 2F facing the courtyard is a completely different experience than 5R over the street.
Anonymous: Reviewers get an anonymous token. No public profiles or names tied to reviews.
Verified reviews: Renters can verify with a quick photo of their lease or utility bill to earn a "Verified Renter" badge. The proof document is checked and deleted immediately. This step is also optional and reviews can still be left.
580+ Hoboken addresses mapped: Pre-loaded with buildings across town, from large luxury managed buildings to uptown brownstones.
Breakdown on what actually matters: Overall rating, noise levels, natural light, pest history, heating/cooling, water pressure, and landlord responsiveness.
Check it out, search your current or past Hoboken buildings, and drop an honest review (good or bad) to warn or help the next tenant.
Also open to any feedback or feature requests on how to make it more useful for renters in town!