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Hey y’all, long time lurker first time poster here just to warn everyone on this sub about an agent named Mikael Johnson and Hillel Realty. I recently lost ~5000$ to this scam and I just want everyone to be smarter than me. DON’T be like me and drop ANY money before confirming the apartment actually exists and your landlord/broker is a real person and you have met them. im a dumb college student who is currently houseless and I threw my money at the first person who said they had an apartment to rent me and I definitely payed the price. No apartment in NYC is gonna have every single amenity you want AND be in your budget (unless u got that kind of money) so you need to be vigilant and vet EVERY single aspect of the apartment you are looking at. unfortunately I found this agent/group through a friend and i followed through with it because i trusted the person who put me onto the group, not the group itself. ive attached some images of the “agent” and the paperwork i’ve received. unfortunately Hillel Realty is an actual company from all i’ve researched so some bad actor is out there using their name to scam people. be smart yall, and happy apartment hunting!

Bright second-floor alcove studio is located in a quiet walk-up building in the Bronx

Available for an initial term of up to six
months, with the possibility of extension depending on circumstances.

Location Highlights:
• Centrally located near the 4, 5, 6, and D
subway lines
• Only two stops from Yankee Stadium
• Close to shopping, dining, and everyday
essentials

Apartment Features:
• Full kitchen and bathroom
• Quiet, secure building
• Electricity paid separately

Additional Information:
The apartment is offered unfurnished.

The apartment offers a clean, comfortable
space ready to make your own. Minor paint and floor imperfections. You are
welcome to add personal touches or light decorating to make the space your own.

 

Looking for a male roommate to take a room in a luxury 2bedroom 1bath in Bushwick. Living here you will enjoy:

-Sweeping Skyline views. East-facing room and living room
- Central Location near Maria Hernandez Park, walking distance to L and M trains
- Good quality gym in-building with Yoga room
- Roof deck with 360 panoramic views, perfect for the 4th of July fireworks
- In-building laundry
- Virtual doorman

Rent is $2000 per month plus electrical. Heat and water included in rent.

Immediate move-in available. DM for inquiries!

Hi! Renting my lovingly renovated 1-bed in Prospect Heights as early as July 1. This has been a dream place in a dream neighborhood for me, and I hope it can be for you as well! A brand new grocery store is about to open across the street (Urban Market), and Radio Bakery is two blocks away. See below for tons of details.

• Open House: Saturday, June 13 from 11am-1pm. I can't do earlier or individual tours, wish that I could!
• Monthly rent: $3350
• Security deposit: $3350
• Application fees: $375 (co-op fees, I don't make the rules!)
• Move in date: As early as July 1, or any time in July
• Length of lease: 1 year minimum
• Location: 400 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn. Cross streets Lincoln and Washington

Little things in the apartment that I love: The built in desk! It has an embedded wireless charger and outlets everywhere, including a hidden one inside of a drawer. All of the built-ins have soft-close drawers. Every light switch has been updated to a push-button style and every light has a dimmer. Built in dish soap dispenser by the sink - thrilling to me. The steam radiators are output-adjustable. The bathroom...my favorite room in the place. If you like baths, it's heaven.

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StreetEasy link: https://streeteasy.com/building/400-lincoln-place-brooklyn/1d

**Open House: Saturday, June 13 from 11am-1pm! This is the earliest and only date available to see the apartment. The apartment is available as early as July 1 or any time through July 31.**

Newly renovated, furnished or partially furnished one-bedroom co-op in vibrant Prospect Heights! Come home and relax in this sunny pre-war apartment. The spacious bedroom offers custom built-in cabinetry with antiqued mirrors, including a desk with integrated power outlets and file drawer, perfect for working from home. You'll have abundant closet space with a massive walk-in closet measuring over 30 square feet. The bathroom features carrara marble tile and gold Grohe fixtures throughout. The kitchen features quartz countertops, brand new Frigidaire appliances including a built-in microwave, and a sink with built-in cutting board and Kohler faucet. Smartly designed and expansive kitchen cabinet storage rounds it all out. The unit has new hardwood flooring throughout and custom bronze steam radiators.

Enjoy the luxury of living a stone’s throw from Brooklyn’s finest cultural attractions: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Public Library. Nestled on Lincoln Place right off of Washington Avenue’s dynamic line-up of restaurants and bars, 400 Lincoln Place offers a newly renovated shared courtyard, affordable common laundry steps away in the basement, additional basement storage, bike storage and a video intercom system in-unit. Subway lines: less than two blocks from the 2/3/4 trains at Brooklyn Museum.

Application Process:
- This is a co-op unit for rent by a single-unit owner (me!) and all applications are subject to approval by the owner, the management company, and the board. Application fees noted above ($375) are required by the board.
- Attend the Open House on 6/13; an in-person viewing is required to approve moving your application forward.
- Meet the requirements to rent: 40x rent in annual income, 700+ credit score.
- If you attend the Open House and meet the requirements to rent, you will be provided with an application.
- The following information is required along with the application: 2025 W-2, 2 months of bank statements, 4 weeks of pay stubs, 2 letters of reference (1 personal, 1 professional), copy of ID, application fees.
- The Board also requires a brief, virtual meet and greet with all prospective tenants.
- The apartment is available as soon as 7/1 if your application is submitted immediately following the Open House, but timelines are dependent on management and board approval.

Important Details:
- This apartment is offered fully or partially furnished; there is no option for unfurnished. Required furniture includes the bed, mirror above the bed, and kitchen table and chairs.
- Heat and hot water are included; gas, electric and internet are paid separately.
- The unit is wired for FiOs internet.
- Live-in superintendent located in apartment right next door.
- Laundry in basement by card; $2.00 each for washer/dryer.
- <4 minute walk to Eastern Parkway 2/3/4 subway lines.
- No pets. Note that the building allows pets, which is why they appear as "allowed" on Streeteasy, but the co-op does not allow subletters to have pets.
- Note that the closets have been combined since the floor plan was rendered; there is now one large, combined closet.

Looking for a roommate to sign a lease
Bedroom + shared office room in a massive 3bdr/1ba apartment in Bay Ridge
Rent: 1550
July 1st move in
Location: 5 mins away from 77st R train (30ish mins from the city)

The apartment is overall huge has high ceilings, and is East facing. It is a 3 bdr 1 bath but we will use the smallest room as a home office that we will share. The living room is an open space with a kitchen and a dining space too! Huge pantry closet by the entry door.

Your bedroom can fit a queen sized bed, a desk, and a dresser; has a big closet; sunlight (I toured it in the afternoon and it was bright asf).

About me: new grad working as a research assistant in Sunset Park. I’m an organizing geek and has a subscription for interior design magazines. I like to work a lot but also enjoy my me-time doing artsy hobbies. I also love to socialize and have friends over but I’m definitely not a big partier.

Would prefer someone in the same age range as me (20, male) but I’m open to anyone as long as they’re breathing. Send me a message telling me a little bit about yourself and a few time slots for a video call.

Ps pics are a lil blurry cause I took a video and didnt take pictures of the living room and office😭

5 minutes from the M train and 3 stops to transfer to the L or walk 10 minutes to the L
Right by Bushwick
5 minute walk from coffee shop, library, grocery and liquor store!

Apartment has 3 roommates that are tidy and keep to themselves + 2 cats

In-unit washer dryer

Looking for someone respectful and responsible to take over while I travel abroad!

Adequate closet/fridge space will be left for your use!

Please message me if you’re interested!

Hi Everybody! I posted this lease takeover a bit ago, and my applicant got far in the process but was ultimately denied. Would love to get someone to takeover for Jun 1.

I am can show the place tomorrow 5/21 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. If you are interested and meet the requirements feel free to DM and we can coordinate. Looking for serious applicants looking to move quickly, not trying to pay another month of rent for somewhere I no longer stay, thanks!

Copy-pasting from my Previous Post.

Adding no-pets and one tenant only, no couples.

Studio Apartment in Gramercy (near Stuytown & East Village)

356 E 19th St - Apt 2E

Rent - $2350 per month, option to renew in August. 

2nd floor walkup above a dog groomer & dry-cleaners. 

This is a great starter apartment for NYC; this was where I landed when I moved here two years ago, and it served me very well. It’s close to the 1st Ave L Train stop and right on the M15 bus line, plus a short walk to Union Sq where you can catch a train to anywhere.  

All furniture seen in these pictures is yours if you want it:

• Full-size murphy bed
• Desk between windows
• Coffee table with storage inside
• Metal toiletries rack
• Microwave. Fridge, Air Conditioner, and Stove (these aren't mine, they come with the place regardless)

The property is managed by Kahen Properties, typical corporate landlord. Autopay offered so you never forget. The superintendent lives two streets down and is friendly and responsive.  Trash is out back, accessible around the corner on 1st Ave.

Affordable grocery store 1 block nearby (D’Agostinos) and more upscale grocery store across the street (Gracefully).  The deli on the corner has a great selection of drinks and food (Fantasy Deli). The dry cleaners offer wash-dry-fold same/next day for around $20 for a full hamper (Wu Cleaners). CVS and Walgreens nearby for any pharmacy needs.

A quiet neighborhood that’s very close to the Village, so the fun is right nearby but not in your face all the time.

I attend NYU and work in Midtown and I am able to walk to both places in ~20 minutes (does wonders for your health to walk to work!)

Happy to show this place to any interested parties, move-in ready as soon as you are.

Kahen Properties (landlord) needs the following to approve the lease transfer:

• 40x rent (or guarantor, I made 60k when i moved here and my dad backing me up was cool with them)
• Good credit
• Proof of previous rental (good standing etc.)
• Pass a standard background check
• Security deposit

And that’s about it!  

Again, showing for an hour 5/21 from 5:30 - 6:30pm, if you plan to come by please DM me and I will share my number.

Stunning newly renovated 5-bedroom, 5 bathroom apartment on East 26th Street in the heart of Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Rent - $4600

This massive unit features:

• Private backyard/garden – perfect for BBQs, relaxing, or entertaining
• Brand new designer kitchen with gorgeous grey/blue cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and dishwasher
• Hardwood flooring throughout
• Central air conditioning

Laundry is in the building for your convenience.

Location is unbeatable – just a short walk to Brooklyn College!

Excellent transportation:

• B/Q trains nearby
• Multiple bus lines right on Flatbush Ave

It’s an ideal setup for roommates - Plenty of space for everyone to have their own room and bathroom.

You’re steps from everything: Target, Starbucks, grocery stores (Key Food, Fine Fare, etc.), tons of restaurants, shopping, parks, and the vibrant Flatbush/Ditmas Park scene.

Very walkable neighborhood with everything you need!

Apartment Features:

-        One Bedroom

-        Elevator

-        Central a/c and heat

-        In unit Washer/Dryer

-        Dishwasher

-        Full size refrigerator  

-        Pets allowed with no pet deposit or monthly fee

-        Long kitchen with 16 deep cabinets

-        Comprehensive overhead lighting

-        Floor to ceiling south facing windows with custom roller blinds – amazing lighting

-        Finished accessible roof

-        Deep soak tub and bathroom heater  

-        In building parking garage for additional fee

-        In garage free bike storage

Rent: $2,858 until September 30.
The rent for the lease starting October 1 would depend on the vote by the rent board in June. Thanks to Mamdami replacing the board, this could be 0%.

Location: 134th and Broadway
Many Columbia University students and staff in the building, good proximity.

Move in: Unit available starting June 17

My building is helping me post my apartment on StreetEasy for this lease takeover. Usually when they post units, they do not list any information about the unit being rent stabilized so I wanted to drive up interest by making folks aware. If you are willing to direct all future communication to the agent instead of me, I will DM you the listing when it is posted.

It will be income restricted: I believe you need to be under the 130% AMI to qualify: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/area-median-income.page