TIPS FOR FINDING AN APARTMENT IN NYC | How to Search, View + Get Approved During a Pandemic

[@MaddieCassidy]

okay WOW after watching this i am feeling like apartment hunting in NH is so much easier than NYC, even though while i was looking it felt so difficult hahah 💌 but you seriously seem to have it DOWN girl i am impressed

[@ChelseaCallahan]

At this point apartment hunting anywhere is the worst!! Thanks for watching!! 🥰

[@KatiefromCanada]

yaassss this video is giving me all the fall vibes loving your sweater!! So many good tips!! LOVED the tip on gross vs. net rent!!! I see this ALLL the time in my area!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Katie from Canada - Finance and Lifestyle I bet DC is full of it!! and girl it’s about to get so very fall on KZbin haha 🍁

[@itayecxialvarez6966]

Saving this playlist and searching for apartments as i get ready to move to new york!

[@lashannacandacy2912]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful to me because I am currently looking and finding a lot of scams out there as well. People are so desperate to get their complexes rented they are willing to do anything.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

The scams are totally out of control it's awful. I'm glad this could help you! Good luck in your search! x

[@colinmcgraw]

Hi Chelsea - fantastic video! I watched it all the way through. I'm going through this process now so this was very helpful! Excited to move!

[@dresmoove7506]

Thanks alot i wrote down those questions im looking for a 1 bedroom … appreciate the tips beautiful

[@mademoisellek4289]

Thank you! This was such an Informative & Helpful video!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

I'm so glad!! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@TimLeakOfficial]

Congrats on your new place. You touched on the entire process with this video. Being aggressive is good advice. Go get what you want💪🏾 Great post.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thanks for watching! I hope it was able to help in some way 🙂

[@ltlewis15]

Excellent video. Thanks for your insight

[@jessemaldonado3436]

Those are awesome tips!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Thank you!

[@itayecxialvarez6966]

This helped me so much

[@marinamerch]

Great tips!

[@krutikagalgalikar1428]

Super helpful video! Thanks for the NYC playlist, loving all the tips :) I'm moving to NYC this fall as an international student. Not sure I understand the whole Guarantor thing, do all landlords need one? Or does that depend on the neighbourhood etc.?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hi Krutika! That's so exciting! A guarantor (also referred to as a co-signer) is someone to "guarantee" rent to a landlord if the tenant can't pay for whatever reason. Guarantors are required to sign a lease with you if your income alone doesn't reach 40x the amount of annual rent (or if you have poor credit). Usually it's a friend or family member of the tenant! Most landlords across the city require them only if you don't reach income requirements on your own. I hope this helps!

[@krutikagalgalikar1428]

@@ChelseaCallahan Aha! Got it, thanks again!

[@meloBeets]

nyc cost of living is too high 😧 but im still living here haha because i love the city 😆

[@ChelseaCallahan]

10Streets I feel this comment 100% 😂 you are not alone!

[@mirandaosborne7196]

How are you able to rent if you don’t make 40 percent more then the rent and have no one to be a garentor

[@ChelseaCallahan]

You either sublet with roommates or you can find a guarantor service to pay to guarantor you!

[@mirandaosborne7196]

@@ChelseaCallahan thanks so much

[@salmaab2676]

Thanks so much for the playlist and all the NYC videos! I'm moving there in May so this was really helpful :) Btw, I think broker fees are banned or illegal in NYC now and landlords aren't allowed to require more than 2 months rent on move in day

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hey Salma! I'm so glad it was helpful 🙂From what I could find broker fees were ALMOST banned, but a judge temporarily blocked the rule from taking effect because of covid. Hopefully soon tho! And yes you're right, legally a landlord can't ask for last month's rent up front, only first and security deposit!

[@eddieramirez1973]

Wow!! That's a lot to know and take in.. but I love the way you Explain it. I have a NYC Voucher and I have to get a place ..but don't know were to start any tips..

[@johndevries76983]

Thxx Chelsea 👍🌹❤️✌️

[@huangdoubing7729]

Thanks for the sharing! I’m a foreign student in newyrok and really had a tough time finding apt and dealing with landlords! I was afraid and panic when landlords getting aggressive! But right now I know I gotta deal with it and I have to be strong too. Amazing sharing!

[@bradleyredmond7850]

Please do an update video. I am sure that the market has changed quite a bit.

[@soothingsoundsbypearl5366]

You should do a follow up given the situation now that landlords HAVE decided to recoup their losses by jacking by the price by 100% in some cases, with 0 options for recourse for the tenants. What was 2200, 3 months ago, will be 4500 next month. And that's just too bad for you🤷‍♂️

[@ChelseaCallahan]

YES working on this one already stay tuned! Totally insane

[@WishfulWalkingVideos]

How is New York recovering from the Pandemic? I heard they are doing really well Great video!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Wishful Walking Videos it’s recovering okay! Things are slowly opening back up 🙂 thanks for watching!

[@kitlengtay6718]

Hi Chelsea! Im so glad I came up with your videos, they are extremely helpful! I am peruvian and will be moving to NYC on the summer period May - Sept, any recommendations for short term renting?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hi Alessia! Congrats on moving soon 🎉 Check out the facebook group "NYC Apartments and Housing (No Spam)", there are a lot of subletting/short term renting options there! You have to act quickly but there are a lot of gems there 🙂

[@user-vv6cb9vo7d]

Well, you were spot on at 7:10

[@tecnologiacrack880]

I loved the video super interesting greetings and blessings I hope your support😀

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thanks for watching!

[@tecnologiacrack880]

@@ChelseaCallahan I your hope support friend!😀 ?

[@Em-zh5he]

I will probably never live in NYC, but I still loved this haha

[@ChelseaCallahan]

haha thanks for watching regardless! 😀

[@PolinaaSugarr]

Yeah, me too, im in europe and maybe will never get green card, not that i applied😂 but always had that dream🎉

[@beatricepaje7980]

Thank you for these tips! Also, that is the same scam I got from Craigslist. The guy would not let me go to the place in person in NY before I give my (refundable) security deposit. He states that I must give him the money first then he will send the keys through FedEx. His name was John LimDimas. He stated I can call him anytime since he is in Florida. I called and it was the creepiest experience ever since he was nothing like the guy I was emailing back and forth. His voice sounded like someone from a documentary wherein only their shadow is allowed to be shown. Be careful with those scammer guys.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

oh my god that's so slimy!! thanks for sharing, hopefully we can help some ppl not get roped into these scams. I hope you find the best place ever 💝

[@LarissaWhite]

congrats girl!!!!! that is so exciting! i wish you all the best in this new journey!!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you so much!

[@Phantomstories1831]

This is good advice for anyone

[@PHL1213]

I’ve watched several of your videos. You are very talented and your speaking delivery is smooth.

[@sallyhenneri7071]

Thank you for this video! Its so real and sympathetic! Thank you!

[@melodicexotic]

Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@gleestar2466]

Amazing video.

[@CharleneTaeyeon]

appreciated your tips Chelsea, it's very helpful as I'm moving to NYC this year. I'm a bit struggling to decide as my office is indeed in New Jersey which is 1hour by train from Manhattan, however I have been always dreaming of living in Manhattan for a while. What would you suggest with your experience living in NYC, should I rent a place in Manhattan and then commute everyday for 1.5hours or I should just rent near by my office and visit NYC from time to time?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hi there! If it were me, I'd consider living in Jersey because it is cheaper rent and the commute would be too much for me overtime, but if you bring a book it's not so bad! Ultimately up to you though 🙂

[@ameyabadve]

Hi, I am an international student looking forward to move to NYC this fall. I've tried contacting the landowners but they haven't been recieving my calls or replying to my email. Can you suggest any other way around this? Thanks for the videos tho. They were helpful.

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Hi! From my experience you might have to wait until you’re here to get an apartment. It’s very difficult to secure an apartment so far in advance. Good luck!! x

[@traceebatiste4775]

This is such great info! I feel like there’s so much to know just to find an affordable, non-scammy apartment 😩 What are some Facebook groups you recommend to look for housing?

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Literally! It's like apartment gymnastics 😅Try the fb groups: NYC Apartments & Housing (no spam), Ghostlight Housing (if you're in the arts community), NYC Brooklyn Housing, and there are sooo many more! I explain some tips on how to use the groups in this video, i'll leave the link if that's helpful --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfJZ6iDZbmWoLM

[@traceebatiste4775]

@@ChelseaCallahan Yes! Thank you. Just watched and it’s definitely helpful. I’ll have to look into those groups. I’m not sure when exactly I’d move to the city (that’ll take planning) but I hope to soon! I just want to be prepared as best as I can 😅

[@daphnegabriel4482]

I’ve gotten these emails too 🧐

[@ChelseaCallahan]

These scammers don’t quit 😫

[@gloryjay2025]

i was asked to provide 2 months worth of biweekly stubs and bank statement just to meet 3x the rent for my apartment and i don't make up to the amount... thanks to CYBER CREDIBLE he helped me modify my stubs to meet the required amount and i got approved. y'all can get help from him for your apartment approval