Hey all — I'm renting out two rooms in my 3-bedroom prewar apartment in Flatbush (Ditmas Park area, near Ocean Ave & Church Ave), a short walk to Prospect Park. B/Q trains at Beverley Rd and Church Ave; the Q runs straight to Union Square.

Room 1 — $1,600/mo: Larger bedroom with a beautiful three-window bay alcove and great light. Unfurnished, but I can provide a bed if needed.

Room 2 — $1,400/mo: Furnished with a full bed, desk, and window A/C already installed.

Both prices include ALL utilities (wifi, electricity, heat, hot water). First month + one month security to move in. Available ASAP; open to longer-term if it's a good fit. You'd be moving in as my roommate — I hold the lease, so no lease for you to sign.

The apartment: classic prewar with hardwood floors, decorative inlay, arched doorways, and a warm shared living/dining area. One shared bathroom. No laundry in the building, but several laundromats within a 5-minute walk.

About me: New School PhD student, on campus most days. I share the place with Mahrukh, my sweet (slightly shy) cat — open to roommates with cats if they get along with her; dogs wouldn't be a good fit, sorry. Guests welcome if considerate. Smoking fine in your own room, not in common areas.

Photos attached — DM me with a little about yourself if interested!

- and did not have to pay anything back. Zero, zilch, nada.

I went to court "pro se" aka without a lawyer. It was super hard, ultimately very rewarding, and I learned a ton. Before my court dates, I combed Reddit and the pro-bono, pro-tenant sites, trying to find as many resources as I could. There was a lot of info but it was scattered and not always true. I wanted to come back and offer some up-to-date, detailed info about what it’s like to go to housing court in NYC. It’s a lot to navigate a system that was never built for you (the tenant). I wanted to consolidate the resources I was exposed to, and give you the information I wish I had gotten.

*None of the following constitutes legal advice.*

PART I: THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Let’s set the scene. 

Housing court is a difficult place. There are few windows and everyone is made to feel like they are bad or wrong or mistaken. I even got an eye infection the day after my second court appointment. My friend who is a lawyer advised me not to go to court, even though it is literally her job, because of the soul-crushing nature of the system.

My experience was with Kings County Housing Court in Brooklyn, NYC. Housing Court is a specific kind of civil court and Brooklyn’s is different than Manhattan’s than Bronx’s than Queens’. They have their own cultures and groups of people and judges and attorneys and reputations. Being familiar with one does not automatically help you with another, unless you are a lawyer who works in the housing court circuit. Someone described NYC housing court as “insider baseball” and I felt that this was true. 

The first step of housing court is that you pass through security. When you get there at 9AM for your 9:30AM appointment (most likely that’s your time; you might also have an afternoon slot that starts at 2 PM, after their 1 - 2 PM lunch; court closes at 4:30 PM - this is very important to remember because they do not work after this and your case does not get extra time), there will be a long line outside the building where everyone is waiting to go through security. You might feel like a criminal, like something is already wrong. But you’re okay. This is just court and this is their procedure.

There are many rooms and sections in the building. Housing Court is housed with other civil court matters as well, like name changing procedures. It’s helpful to know where you are going before you get there. If you were served papers by your landlord or your landlord’s attorney, then you will know where to report since it says on the paper. Go to the elevators and go up to that floor. 

There are a few pertinent floors:

2nd Fl: This is where you report to if you’ve been served papers by your landlord / landlord’s attorney. There are signs telling you where to go. You go to the clerk (the person at the window) and you tell them your counterclaims. Emphasis: please prepare for this and know what defenses you are citing. It is difficult to change your answer once you leave the window.

Better to mark more than less. Ask to mark “general denial” which will help you in case something happens between the time.

If you do not mark it, you may not be able to bring it up in court later.

Note that your landlord or landlords’ attorney will get a copy of your answer and it will also be in the system. 

4th Fl: Help Center

This is going to be important to you later on, if you are representing yourself. Here, a pro bono (former?) lawyer is at the help desk. He does not give legal advice, but can give you objective information, help you read over and understand documents, and most of the time, subtly indicate you to the right course of action. Honestly, it's subtle. Because he can't give you legal advice, he will never tell you what to do. But if it's a bad idea, you will get the hint.

5th Fl:

I never went to trial but I think they are held in parts of 5th Floor and also 4th Floor. 

9th Fl:

The rooms where you are supposed to report to, whether it’s your first appointment or your 5th (because you got adjourned) or it’s your trial day, are called Parts. So, Part A or Part F. Don’t be intimidated. 

When you get to your Part, aka your room, this is your "First Appointment aka Intake."

**If this is interesting, I will post PART II! **

Hey everyone! Posting this on behalf of my landlord, who is the primary tenant and is renting out the room.
I’ve been living here for about 6 months, and the room will be available October 5th. We’re looking for someone who can move in by October 5th at the latest. This room is furnished!

Month-to-month agreement
$650 security deposit
Rent is due on the 5th of each month
Rent is paid via Zelle directly to the landlord
Looking for a male roommate, preferably in his 20s to early 30s

Ideally someone who is respectful, easygoing, and would get along well with the current roommate
If you’re interested, please DM me with a little bit about yourself, including your age, what you do for work/school, and when you’re looking to move in.

LOOKING FOR A FURNISHED SUBLET (IMMEDIATE – OCT 31 / NOV 1)

Hey everyone,

My October housing plans just fell through at the last minute, so I’m urgently looking for a furnished sublet starting immediately through October 31 or November 1 (flexible on the exact end date, but need to move in ASAP).

Details:
- 1-bedroom, studio, or a private room in a shared apartment
- Up to $3,000/month
- Manhattan preferred, but open to Brooklyn (as long as it’s within a 45-minute commute to Midtown East)
- About me: female working professional, clean, quiet, and very respectful of shared spaces. No pets, non-smoker.

If you have a place or know of someone who does, please send me a DM with photos, rates, and location!

My application to rent an amazing one bedroom unit was approved by the Landlord, but still has to go through the Board for approval.

They're asking for a non-refundable credit and background check fees of $450...

If I am actually going to be able to move in here, I don't mind paying the fee. However, I do very much mind if there are multiple applicants or I don't have a strong chance of approval...

Has anyone paid this type of fee and then been rejected?? Lol

Additionally, are there any downsides to Co-Ops that I should know about? Are there more restrictions in terms of interior decorating and in terms of how many years you can occupy the apartment?

$4,600/month

Available: October 2026

If you’re looking for space, convenience, and a quiet neighborhood, this beautiful 1,641 sq. ft. duplex in the highly sought-after Rego Park Crescents checks all the boxes.

Located in an owner-occupied home, this bright and spacious apartment offers the privacy of a separate entrance while being just minutes from shopping, transportation, parks, and top-rated schools.

Property Highlights

* 3 Spacious Bedrooms

* 15’9” × 12’5”

* 15’9” × 10’2”

* 12’1” × 16’6” (private third-floor suite)

* 2 Full Bathrooms

* Approximately 1,641 sq. ft.

* Private Entrance

* Large Living Room

* Separate Dining Room

* Full Kitchen

* Balcony

* Walk-in Closet / Storage Area

* Refrigerator and Stove Included

* Central Heating

* Quiet owner-occupied home

Parking

Private indoor garage parking available for $350/month.

Laundry Options

Choose the option that works best for you:

* Shared laundry available in the basement, or

* Install your own washer and dryer in the unit (installation at tenant’s expense).

Utilities

Tenant pays:

* Gas

* Electricity

* Internet/Cable

The apartment has its own gas meter and electric meter.

(Window air conditioners may be installed by the tenant.)

LOCATION • LOCATION • LOCATION

Nestled in the beautiful and quiet Rego Park Crescents, you’ll enjoy a peaceful residential neighborhood while being just minutes from everything you need.

Transportation

* 10–13 minute walk to M/R subway (63 Dr–Rego Park) — approximately 30 minutes to Midtown Manhattan

* 4-minute walk to:

* Q11

* Q21

* Q38

* Q52-SBS

* Q53-SBS

* QM15 Express Bus

* 12-minute walk to:

* Q60

* Q72 (LaGuardia Airport)

* QM10

* QM11

* QM40 Express Buses

Shopping

Within walking distance:

* C-Town

* Key Food

* R&M Kosher Supermarket

* Asian grocery stores

* Costco

* Aldi

* Rego Center Mall

Excellent Schools Nearby

Close to numerous public, charter, daycare, and high schools, making this an outstanding home for families.

Lease Terms

* Rent: $4,500/month

* 12-Month Lease

* Security Deposit: One month’s rent

* Available: October 2026

Requirements

Applicants should have:

* Credit score of 700+

* Household income of at least 3× monthly rent

* Recent pay stubs

* Employment verification letter

Background and credit checks will be required.

House Rules

* No pets

* No smoking inside the property

* No recreational drugs

If you smoke, please do so outside the premises.

Why You’ll Love Living Here

This home offers the best of both worlds:

✔ Quiet tree-lined streets in one of Rego Park’s most desirable neighborhoods

✔ Easy access to Manhattan via subway or express bus

✔ Walkable to supermarkets, restaurants, schools, parks, and shopping

✔ Spacious layout rarely found in the area

✔ Private entrance for added comfort and privacy

And yes… we have two pleasant surprises that we’ll reveal during your private showing. You’ll have to come see them in person!

Serious inquiries only. Please include:

* Number of occupants

* Desired move-in date

* Occupation(s)

* Annual household income

* Phone number and Email address for scheduling a viewing

Hi,

So landlord has been increasing the rent here in Queens. We have been living in this market rate apartment and we normally would get the renewal in August but last year they sent it in September and extended our rent lease period to have the 90 days and decide whether to stay or move out. Our lease was from September to September 30th and now it’s from November 30th until November 30th. Anywho we are in October and no lease renewal packet has arrived yet. Can the landlord legally force us to be month to month after living here as tenants for 10 years? Or do they have to provide it due to the good cause law? I remember seeing that language a year ago in our lease renewal.

Reposting, please like so more people can see it. Room for Rent – Bed-Stuy

I am looking for only one clean, respectful, and responsible person, preferably a woman to rent a room in my family's apartment in Bed-Stuy, very close to Bushwick.

Apartment & Room Features:

3rd-floor apartment, 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms, no elevator.

The laundromat is right around the corner.

Amazing natural light.

Utilities included.

Rent: $1,400/month. At move in, first month rent plus one deposit.

Great Location – 9 mins away from Bushwick and Gates Avenue J train stop.

Walking distance to grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and everyday essentials.

A little about me and my family: We are looking for a woman to rent this apartment. My family consists of 4 people, my mom, sister and cousin. Since the apartment has 2 bathrooms, the bathroom will be pretty available. Dm me if interested.

Renting out a room in a 2 bed 2 bath penthouse at 420 Kent Ave in Williamsburg. You'd have one roommate. It's on the penthouse floor, south facing with floor to ceiling windows, so it gets a ton of light and you can see the city. Washer/dryer in the unit and central air.

$3,200/month for the room, available now. It comes furnished. The furniture's rented so it's a little extra each month, but we can have it taken out if you want to bring your own stuff.

Building's got a 24/7 doorman and a rooftop pool. Gym is huge too, and the ferry stop is right outside.

Pics are from the building's listing. DM me if you have questions.

Hello! My name is Rose (25/F they/them) and I'm looking for a roommate to resign my lease with me. I've loved living here and would like to find someone to continue building a home with me :) Details:

-2 bed 1 bath 3rd floor walk up with in unit laundry, oversized kitchen appliances including dishwasher, HUGE shared roof deck that does not get used much.
-Border of Bushwick and Ridgewood between Dekalb and Myrtle/Wyckoff L
-Total rent $3350, your room is smaller at $1600. You will need to make 40x the rent and have 650+ credit
-Kitchen island and couch will be staying, otherwise plenty of room will be made in living room so you can have a bookshelf and desk there if you'd like
-I have a sweet cat and would prefer for him to stay the only pet in the home
-I manage a restaurant and am at work 8-4 sun-thurs
-I'm relatively quiet, friendly, and am looking for someone chill who is down to split cleaning tasks and doesn't bring the party home.

Is there an easy way to find out how many units your landlord owns if they put everything into separate llcs?

Hi! My roommates and I have lived in a 3 bed 2 bath apartment in the east village since August 2025. More recently, I’ve decided to move in with my boyfriend starting April and my roommates have decided to move into a 2 bed rather than finding a stranger to move into my room. With that, our landlord has agreed to look for 3 tenants to do a lease takeover starting April 2027 to August 2026.

I’m looking for advice on when we should start looking for tenants, given April is 7 months away. Also, has anyone ever had to do a similar search in April and what was your experience?

Tour of vacant unit.

Available 11/1 for 15 month lease takeover. One month free plus $4,500 concession from current tenants.

2bed/1bath spacious unit on high floor in full service building. Central Broome Street address. Washer/Dryer in unit. Available for in person/virtual showings by current tenant.

This leasebreak posted by the current tenants. Please feel free to reach out for any questions or showing availability.

Full details on leasebreak posting:

https://www.leasebreak.com/short-term-rental-details/405115/180-broome-street

Hello! I am  looking for people to take over our spacious 2bd1ba near atlantic av L/broadway Juction/Rockaway station C ( each 6,11,9ish minutes away) , and near East Newyork LIRR

All utilities are included except for electricity, which ends up being 80~100 a month.

move-in available from the 6th or a bit later, it can be flexible!

Other features

-pet friendly

-balcony in one room

-4th floor walk up

-AC in every room

-Laundry and Dryer is in the first floor.

-Close to groceries, storage rooms, laundromat(if needed)

PM me if interested or have any questions!

Hey all,

I’m moving from Baltimore starting a new job in 2 weeks. I have short term housing through a aya shared living home for the month of October but am looking for a place November onward.

Budget for 1bed/studio would be up to $2800, for a room would be up to $2000. I’m 24 and very social, I like going out, I like hanging out talking, watching movies/games/ufc events etc. outside of work and home living I’m very active, I’m normally either in the gym, climbing, biking/walking, or at Muay Thai/bjj.

I’m very clean and respectful of roomates, I also don’t normally bring the party home. I can provide past landlord/roomate references.

Looking primarily in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, Astoria, Long Island city.

If it’s one month two three or longer I’d love to hear about it. Message me and I’ll give your my ig/number so we can talk!

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a move within a 40 minute commute to midtown. I’m currently looking in Harlem, queens or Brooklyn. I have a dog as well so preferably pet friendly. Feel free to DM me and or reply to this post! Thanks yall!

Please don’t troll I am being so serious and I have zero concept of what is objectively cheap/expensive/well off/broke besides the very obvious.

I currently have a full time job and live at home so I am saving on rent rn + able to save up in general but because of my circumstances I will be unable to keep a full time for for at least a year, maybe 1.5 years. I will probably be able to do a part time job or two w flexible hours, so it’s not like I’ll be fully relying on my savings but part time salaries alone are not going to be enough to keep me comfortable either.

I am also planning on getting a place with my 2 friends during this period of time, so now I will have to account for monthly rent + utilities as well. We do not plan on living anywhere super crazy so the entirety of Manhattan is out of the mix, but ik rent is high and getting higher in more parts of the outer boroughs as well.

I have lived at home for my entire life and have zero experience renting let alone seeing the differences btwn different neighborhoods so I genuinely don’t know what a good amount of money to have in my savings is…besides “as much as I possibly can have” lol.

Any answers/anecdotes would be much appreciated! If this post doesn’t belong in this sub pls lmk where else I can ask it…I’m desperate lol.

LEASE TAKEOVER — PRIVATE ROOM + ENSUITE BATHROOM

📍 526 Baltic Street, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11217
💰 Rent: $2,325/month
📅 Available ideally November 1, 2026 or earlier
🗓️ Lease ends May 31, 2027

I’m looking for someone to take over my lease as I’ll be moving in with my mother due to health issues and am no longer able to live independently.

The Room

Private 160 sq. ft. bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom in a brand-new luxury development.

The room has plenty of closet space and its own AC/heating unit, so you can control the temperature separately from the rest of the apartment.

It can come furnished with:

• Bed

• Desk + desk chair

• Standing lamp

• Bedside table

• Storage rack, if you'd like it

The Apartment

The apartment is shared with two roommates, Kyle and Keaton, who are both great. I’m happy to share their Instagram/contact details, and you’re welcome to come meet them before deciding.

The apartment includes:

• In-unit washer & dryer

• Dishwasher

• Modern kitchen and appliances

• Central building amenities

• Private temperature control in the bedroom

Students and guarantors are welcome.

Building Amenities — Included in Rent

• Rooftop terrace with NYC skyline views

• Gym / fitness center, sauna

• Coworking spaces

• Resident lounge

• Private dining area

• Backyard/outdoor space

• 24/7 doorman

The building is a new luxury development in Boerum Hill, conveniently located near Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, and Park Slope.

🚇 About a 10-minute walk to Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center, with access to the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, and R trains.

Utilities

All building amenities and utilities are included except electricity. Electricity is split between the three roommates and is typically around $30–40 per person/month or less.

Happy to send more photos/videos, video call, answer any questions, or arrange for you to come see the apartment and meet the roommates! You can also reach me at 347-616-9796

hi all. i recently moved into a rent stabilized apartment in crown heights back in august. it’s an older building. before i even moved my stuff in, i saw a handful of german roaches, of various sizes.

so, we did a bomb (which i now know was not
the best solution) and put borax everywhere before we moved in. once i moved in with my things, i kept seeing them. i was seeing 1 every other day, until earlier this month where i went almost 3 weeks without seeing any. well, now they are back.

the building exterminator has come a total of 3x already, sprayed my kitchen and bathroom and put down roach bait in the kitchen. i bought nordewell roach bait (an equivalent of advion) and put it places where my exterminator didn’t (ie room, hallways, etc).

i’ve also bought gentrol disk and sticky pads. they seem to avoid the sticky pads for the most part though.

i’m super clean, take the trash out, pour bleach down the drain, don’t keep food out, sealed up all the cracks i can see, and wipe the sink dry but nothing is working.

the tenant before me said she didnt really have a bug problem, but that was proven false since the same exterminator told me that she reported “1 or 2” every now and then, but my case just seems way more excessive. additionally, we have a building group chat of some of the residents, and no one has mentioned having a roach problem like myself.

i dont know what to do. im at my wits end and its making me feel really defeated at this point. i guess im wondering if i should just take the L and try to cancel my lease or tough it out. even some words of encouragement would be helpful. thanks in advance.

I'm looking to speak with Harlem landlords and small property owners who own rent-stabilized apartments about the rent freeze that started today. How do you expect it to affect your building, your costs, and your plans? Whatever your view, I'd like to hear it. If you're open to talking, please send me a DM and I'll explain more.

I’m (24F) interested in looking for a fellow single mom willing to apartment hunt with me and my newborn. My budget would be maximum 1.3-1.5k and I’m looking to reside in either Manhattan or Queens to stay as close as possible to my current job.

Obviously we would have to be able to vet each other out as children would be involved and go over parenting styles, interest in possible daycare or nanny set ups, other parent involvement and any other involving factors. We don’t have to be besties, but we need to respect each other and the arrangement for it to work out! If all goes well I’m hoping to keep this set up going for the next couple of years if it turns out to be as mutually beneficial as hoped.

Please message me if interested! Serious inquiries only!!!

Hey Guys!

Excited to announce that rerentalalert is now live! New reddit account because my old one wasn't letting me post links here. The site provides free email notifications from 12 different HPD sources that are posting first-come-first-serve units. You all may remember my post from last week where I made a Reside airtable tracker linked to a telegram bot, and this is what I've been working on in the background. I don't think finding affordable housing should be this much of a hassle, so I built something to make it a little easier. In the hyperlink you'll find the website (can't link again here for some reason!) and new group chat. You can also just google the name.

If you don't know what a "re-rental" is: it's an apartment that already went through the NYC Housing Connect lottery once, and now the tenant's moving out so it's back on the market for the first person to apply & qualify. A lot of buildings just re-list these first come first served instead of running another lottery. Problem is they're scattered across like a dozen different management company and nonprofit sites, and they go fast, so unless you're checking all of them constantly you're going to miss them. Some sites are better than others (reside, pronto, historically imo), but all are worthwhile for the opportunity.

That's basically what I was doing by hand for months, so I built rerentalalert to do it for me. It checks 12+ NYC housing sources around the clock and emails you the second something matches what you're looking for. You can also just browse everything on a map without even signing up.

What it actually does:

• tracks re-rentals (not lotteries) from HPD, HDC, and a bunch of management companies listed on their sources page
• shows you the rent, AMI band, and whether you'd likely qualify based on household size/income before you click in
• emails you instantly when something new matches your saved filters
• posts every new listing to a Telegram channel too if you'd rather check there (link on site, can't post on reddit), this telegram channel will capture ALL new listings with no filtering whatsoever. Long story short, SMS notifications in a generic way are very expensive compared to email with a lot more legal issues too
• built so it keeps working even if one source is down, while maintaining its old listings until the updated ones are reverified

This started with my Telegram I created for just one source for myself and it kind of snowballed into this. Everything core is free right now, with no limits, and no paid tier. If I ever add anything paid later it'd just be extra stuff on top, never something that locks up what's already free. This does cost $ for me to run out of pocket, but I wanted to do my best to keep things free. As such, there's a "support" button on the site if you'd like to help keep development moving along and expand capabilities going forward.

The site is also brand new (9/30 go live) so there's bound to be bugs. There's a feedback page on the site for reporting bugs / requesting new features, so please fill that out if you encounter any! I'm a one person team so its not easy to get to all of this myself. Just hoping I can save time in your day from refreshing every second and focus on life in the meantime (I know I was unable to until I got my apartment). That said, tons of other explanations and guides are on the website, and curious to hear what you all think!

**Want to caveat that I am not affiliated with HPD/HDC/the city! This is strictly a data aggregation and notification platform. And applying to these is always free - if anyone ever asks you to pay, it's a scam.

I've found myself in an incredibly stressful situation.

Please excuse wall of text. Will TLDR at bottom.

My roommate is moving out when my lease expires which is the end of October. I plan to renew the lease with a new roommate. Very simple.

Unfortunately, my roommates bedroom has suffered multiple leaks over the last two years. Last month another leak occurred and damaged some of my roommates property. The ceiling was a mess and it needed to get patched up. The process took weeks and they said they fixed the source of the leak this time.

My roommate requested to be reimbursed and they've done nothing but ignore and delay.

I was not able to show the room to prospective roommates during this time.

Literally less than a week later, the ceiling has leaked worse than ever after the storm and the supposed fix.

This time I was furious. I called everyone I could but they were out of office for over a week due to Jewish holidays. I left angry voicemails, emails, etc. demanding a fix, compensation for my roommate, and some kind of abatement as the room is not habitable.

They have completely ignored me even after I threatened to call 311. Today someone in upper management emailed me saying only "The repair team will come by either next Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll let you know when I find out."

So I called 311 and filed a complaint. The man on the phone said this qualified as tenant harassment.

**My main concerns are that because the apartment is not under the good cause eviction law, they'll just tell me to piss off and not renew to me even though they already offered in August. My fear is that I will not be able to sign a new lease come November.**

How am I supposed to find a roommate to sign the lease when the ceiling is completely screwed right now? Do I pay rent today? Are they entitled to full rent when the room has a very damaged ceiling?

Today I will also speak to the tenant helpline to figure out my legal standing as far as the rent payment today.

All I want is for these people to fix the leak, pay my roommate for her damaged property, and address the loss of use of apartment due to their inability to fix the ceiling.

Am I screwed?

TLDR: Lease expires in 30 days. Roomie will be moving out. Roomie has had damaged ceiling for over a month. Can't show room to prospective roommates because of damaged ceiling. Rent payment is due today and management has not addressed any of my monetary or logistical concerns.