Are there any good brokers in NYC?

I'm not so sure.

NY Rent Club challenges my beliefs at a fundamental level. It's a website that intends to help you find a place in NYC exclusively through the help of a broker. It has no listings. You go to this website only if you are willing to use a broker. It costs renters nothing, and makes money from brokers when they place someone in an apartment.

As a renter, you go to the site, put in your apartment preferences (location, size, price, amenities) and are shown a list of relevant and rated brokers. Seems like a good model.

I like that they require 3 references before a broker can even sign up. Then, once a broker gets on the site, renters can rate them based on their experience. They also guarantee renters a 20% discount, but if you know me, you know that I think 15% is bullshit to begin with. I still think 12% is high.

If you're willing to use a broker, this might help prevent a piece of shit broker from wasting your time.

Thanks to : Thrillist