Tips on finding a no fee rental

http://www.nybits.com/ or search discussions

In those neighborhoods you've a better chance of a winning lottery ticket.

If you can afford $3200/month you can afford to pay a fee.

>If you can afford $3200/month you can afford to pay a fee.

??

What Matt says isn't accurate. Actually, the op isn't paying enough to be able to get a no fee apartment in the WV.

Sounds like he doesn't want to pay a fee and isn't asking if he can afford it.

also there are no fee units listed on streeteasy and yes CL. But its not so easy in the WV as it is in FiDi or Harlem to find such places...however, EV is more do-able.

Just browsing SE now I found 9 no fee 1bds in the WV, 12 in GV, and 20 in the EV for under $3500. Another 6 in chelsea and 2 in Soho...some of these were listed a 2bds, but I bet that is with a wall...

So its lie to say its IMPOSSIBLE without a broker. But most of these do not have floorplans or lots of pictures, so it will take a lot of time on foot.

I have 2 buildings in the West Village which have one bedrooms which rent in the range which you speak of for no fee. I list them right here on StreetEasy (on the rentals section, not the message board). I will have at least one, possible two in the next 30 days.

You should be advised though, things in this neighborhood go very quickly.

and fyi, I am talking about walk up, no frills here. Just nicely renovated apartments in classic buildings....

Thanks for the tips.

And Mav is there anyway I could learn a little bit more about the apartments that you have coming available? Sounds like it could be exactly what my wife and I are looking for.

Thanks again everybody.

Streeteasy rental search with "broker,fee" box unchecked;

Rentals
In Greenwich Village or West Village
We found 56 for rent by owner or broker-represented (no-fee) listings for between $2,000 and $3,000
Median price: $2,447 Median size: 625 ft² Median price per ft²: $47

jason, who said impossible?

OP, keep us up to date and be honest. I'd bet you end up breaking down and paying a feel, upping your budget significantly, or changing hoods. I know the rental market in the village better than any of these other posters.

Some management companies list their apts online with no fees. My building is managed by Bettina Equities and they manage other buildings. www.bettinaequities.com
There is also Rockrose: www.rockrose.com
Glenwood Management: www.glenwoodnyc.com