Finding an Apartment in New York City

Finding an Apartment in New York City If you dream of living in NYC, you're not alone. NYC is the most populous city in the United States. During the day, Manhattan's population swells. 3.1 million Manhattan's population during the day. 1.6 million Manhattan's population at night. NYC by the numbers NYC Population (as of 2012) 8.337 million The borough of Brooklyn on its own would be the 4th largest city in the United States. Median age of people living in NYC 35.5 years old Approximately 2/3 of dwellings in New York are renter-occupied, over twice the national average. Average rental rate over $3,000 per month. Options to find an NYC apartment without a broker No fee websites for Calling management companies directly management companies Find someone you know (or a friend of a friend) looking to sublet an apartment or in need of a roommate Use the internet and sites like Craigslist to find someone looking for a roommate Apply for the city's "inclusionary housing" program. Talk to the doormen of buildings you are interested in Sources: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/- productview.xhtml?pid3PEP_2012_PEPANNRES http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/- productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_5YR_DP05 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/census/pop_facts.shtml http://online.wsj.com/news/arti- cles/SB10001424127887324507404578593753687795388?mod=wSJ NY LEFTSecondStories&m g=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB100014241278873245074045 78593753687795388.html%3Fmod%3DWSJ_NY_LEFTSecondStories http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-a-cheap-apart- ment-in-new-york-city-2013-8#ixzz2vloNda5k SHLEPPE RS Moving & Storage