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Just got approved for an affordable re-rental studio through a waitlist and I'm about to sign a 2-year lease. Would love a gut check from people who've done this.

The apartment:

• ~420 sq ft studio, elevator building in Williamsburg
• East-facing with a city view
• Rent-stabilized, ~$2,015/mo (2-year lease, so the rent freeze applies)
• Only pay electric. Heat, gas and water included, gym included, pt doorman.
• Decent sized walk-in closet, and one smaller closet with shelves.

The downsides:

• Open kitchen in the main room. I prefer layouts where the kitchen is in the entry hall
• No in-unit W/D (laundry in building)
• Commute to the UES/Midtown East is longer than I'd like
• Bathroom has no window

What I passed on:

• An affordable studio in LIC/Court Square for ~$3,000/mo with in-unit W/D and a faster commute, but a low floor facing a courtyard and other buildings
• Comparable new-construction market-rate studios in Williamsburg are running $3,500–$4,500+

I'm 35, moving out on my own for the first time in a while, and I'll have my kid over on visits. My plan is to put a divider between the bed and the living area and make the kitchen feel intentional with an island and stools.

Is this a no-brainer, or am I underrating the layout and commute? Anyone living in a similar setup, how do you like it after a year?

https://imgur.com/a/kAuHhVs

Looking for a roommate to join our 3br 1ba in East Williamsburg (close to Win Son, by the Montrose L stop) in an elevator building.

We’re looking for someone to sign a 1-year lease with us (12/1/2026 - 11/30/2027). Earlier move-in preferred/accepted but not required.

Building has a gym/laundry/steam room in the basement and a large rooftop. Walking distance to L, J/M and G trains.

I’ve been in this apt for 4 years now and in the building for 5 years. The bedroom available is 1 of 2 on the first floor of the apt and is the biggest/best bedroom which means it’s also the most expensive. We’re waiting to confirm the new lease rent but the room will be somewhere in the range of $1,870-$1,960 a month.

Us: 26 and 32 year old males, both work 9-5s and are quite busy with our outside lives as well. Into live music, photography, movies, etc.

You: Looking for someone who’s clean, responsible, considerate. We’re easy to get along with and would like someone similar :) late 20s - early 30s Male preferred

Large 1bed on the border of Astoria and Woodside.

A couple of blocks from the R and M train stop at Northern Boulevard.

To qualify, applicants must have good credit and an income of around 40 times the monthly rent (approximately $95K).

Elevator. Pets allowed.

12 month lease with an option to renew.

Laundromat around the corner.

Rent: $4,700/mo. No broker fee

Available: Nov 1 · lease runs through May 2027, with the option to renew

Layout: 1BR + office/nook

Location: Clay Street

2nd floor of a 2-unit building, so it's quiet with only one neighbor

Large private patio

Huge, bright bedroom and a very large living room

Newly renovated kitchen and bath

Extra storage in the hallway

No laundry in building. There is a dishwasher

Essentially all furniture is up for sale as well; let me know if you’re interested.

Shoot me a message with a bit about yourself, and we can look to set up a viewing.

AMAZING DEAL + LOCATION - No Fee – 3BR in Astoria – $3,600 – Available Dec 1
Hi! We're looking for someone to take over our apartment close to Steinway/Broadway, starting December 1st for 1 year lease.
The apartment
•    3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
•    2nd floor of a 3-family house
•    Rent: $3,600/month
•    No pets
•   Ideally for 2 people max

Please only serious requests and with good credit/40x income etc..
Message for more details :)

Looking for someone to take over the lease for a rent-stabilized 1BR/1BA apartment in a luxury building in South Slope.

Lease details

• Rent: $3,270/month + utilities
• Start date: Oct 26 - Nov 1 (some flexibility)
• Lease ends: April 30, 2027 with option to renew
• Due upon signing: First month’s rent + $3,175 security deposit
• Prospective tenants must apply and be approved by management to take over the lease.

Location

• 4-minute walk to Prospect Ave R train, 12-minute walk to 4th Ave-9th St F/G trains
• 20 minutes to Manhattan / 35 minutes to Midtown

Building

• Luxury building with doorman + super
• Gym, laundry, bike room, and pet grooming room
• Furnished rooftop with beautiful sunset views
• Indoor lounge
• Kids’ playroom
• Large outdoor patio
• Very responsive management — I haven’t had any issues

Apartment

• Large windows; West-facing with great afternoon light
• Lots of closet space
• Huge bathroom
• Dishwasher
• Accessible unit
• Custom shelving in one closet and the bedroom, custom blinds installed to accommodate the large windows

Furniture
I’m looking for someone who is willing to purchase the living room furniture for $450 total, including the couch, chair, tables, kitchen island + chairs, and custom blinds (I paid $700 for the blinds alone)

Ideally, I’d also like to sell the bed frame for $100 (mattress can be included for free if preferred).

Tours

I’ll be scheduling tours in the evenings October 14–16, with potentially some daytime availability on October 17.

If you’re interested, please DM me with your ideal move-in date and when you’d be available to tour. Happy to answer any questions!

DM if interested!

Edit: added more details on rent, tours, and furniture takeover

We are currently looking for a 3rd roommate for an apartment facing Tompkins square park. This a gem of an apartment at this price given its location, the size and the sunlight that it gets. If you're not familiar, this love area has a lot of charm area is one of the best areas in the city for restaurants and nightlife and general exploring.

The unit is $7850 and would be split nearly equally (the rooms vary in size) depending on what we all feel is fair each of us would pay around $2600.

Our 3rd roommate's situation changed and we are looking for a 3rd roommate so we can apply to this unit ASAP for an October 20 - 25th move in, but can move as late as Oct 31/ Nov 1st. If we don't manage to lock in this unit in time we are looking for one similar or slightly more affordable.

A bit about us:

I'm Dalin, in my early 30s, and work in marketing at a healthcare tech company. I'm usually tinkering with some creative project or getting a little too excited about a questionable idea I had last week. I love dumb jokes, live music, exploring the city, and meeting new people. I'm easygoing, social, and pretty easily talked into trying something new. I also have a very sweet, very fluffy orange cat who's enjoying his retirement years.

Noah is 36 and works a hybrid schedule in tech/government affairs. He's usually out playing volleyball, biking, running, grabbing drinks with friends, or finding new ways to enjoy the city. He's social, active, and rarely short on plans.

We're both fairly tidy without being neurotic about it. We like a lively apartment with good conversation and nonsense, but also independent and appreciate our downtime. We want the place to feel like a home and would love to find someone who's fun, considerate, and doesn't take themselves too seriously.

You can see the unit here: https://streeteasy.com/building/343-east-10-street-new_york/3

Text me if you're interested. Reddit message aren't great for keeping in touch:
801-960-0381

Hi! I'm renewing my lease on a 3-bed/2-bath at 10 Waterside Plaza and looking for a roommate to join me starting December 1. The previous tenants leaving have lived here about 5~ years so you know it's a great deal!

THE APARTMENT
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 30th floor with East River views
• Spacious living room + full kitchen — common areas come furnished
• Bedroom is unfurnished

THE BUILDING
• 24-hour doorman, indoor swimming pool, gym/health club with fitness classes
• On-site Gristedes grocery, dry cleaner, nail salon, package room

THE DEAL
• $2,050/month for the room
• $1500 security deposit
• 12-month lease

ABOUT ME
• 28, software engineer — in the office 4 days a week, so I'm out most weekdays
• I play soccer and tennis, easygoing and tidy

✨Massive 1BR on the UWS ✨

~7 month sublet or lease reassign ASAP

Looking to reassign or sublet my lease from now until May 20th (with option for longer lease).

I’ve honestly LOVED living here though

One-Bedroom on the Upper West Side

$4675 plus utilities (about $100, but I also run my washer/dishwasher everyday lol) is what I pay currently

Unfurnished.

Amenities:

• Washer/dryer in unit

• Dishwasher in unit

• AC/heat

• 24/7 concierge

• WFH lounge

• Gym with fitness classes every week

• Pets allowed

Area:

• Close to Lincoln Center/Columbus Circle 10 min walk from 1/AC/BD train lines plus right by the M57 bus and the building has a free shuttle

• Coffee shops and grocery store on the same block

• Gorgeous, relatively quiet parks and waterfront area very nearby

• Quiet neighborhood but very accessible if you want to go out

$2,295 1BR in Washington Heights (Cabrini Blvd), available Nov 1 — pet friendly, no broker fee

I'm moving out and my landlord is offering a new lease on my place starting November 1. Figured I'd put it here before it goes up anywhere else

It's a 1BR on Cabrini Blvd, second floor walk-up. The kitchen is the real selling point: it's a full eat-in with a gas stove, a full-size fridge, and a ton of cabinet space. The living room is separate and fits my sectional plus a desk with room to spare. The bedroom fits a queen. Hardwood floors, prewar moldings, full tub in the bathroom.

Location is great. The A is two blocks away, the 1 is about five minutes, and buses run on Fort Washington and Broadway. There are three parks within a ten minute walk.

$2,295/month, [12]-month lease directly with the landlord. No broker fee. $20 application fee per person, then first month plus one month security at signing. They do check credit, so you'll want that in decent shape. Small pets are fine (I have dogs here now).

Happy to answer questions or set up a time to see it. DM me.