Experienced rental agent Marijn finds that one of the most important recommendations that he can offer clients is to keep an open mind in their apartment search.
Looking in other neighborhoods can offer better values
and more space with similar commuting times.
Not only are there great apartments in the popular neighborhoods in Manhattan, but there are various interesting offerings in Brooklyn and Queens. Since 2004, Marijn has worked at New York Habitat in the Furnished Rental department and often finds that clients are interested in accommodations in Brooklyn and furnished apartment rentals in Queens in neighborhoods like Park Slope Brooklyn, Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Brooklyn and Astoria Queens. The apartment rentals in these neighborhoods represent good value and offer easy subway access to Manhattan. Each of the neighborhoods has a unique feel and offers different attractions.
Overall, many visitors find that they get to truly live like a New Yorker when they venture into a neighborhood outside their original search and most customers who choose one of these locations would and do return to the same neighborhood on their next trip.
So, when searching for an apartment rental in New York, don’t forget about the other boroughs; you may find your dream apartment where you least expected it.
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