MoveSmart Rentals

New York · NY

Five boroughs

NYC rental leasing handled

Manhattan walk ups, Brooklyn brownstones, Long Island City high rises. We navigate NYC tenant law and co op boards as standard practice.

Market snapshot

Avg 1 bed

$3,650

Avg 2 bed

$4,950

Vacancy

2.4%

YoY rent

+2.1%

Days on market

22 days

Region

New York

New York City rental market is unlike anywhere else. Rent stabilization, co op boards, rent regulated lease addendums, and the tightest market dynamics in North America. We work with landlords across the five boroughs. We are not a broker for tenants. We are a leasing services partner for owners who need professional placement without giving up control.

How it works

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    Property classification

    Free market, rent stabilized, or co op? Different listing strategies. Different lease requirements.

  2. 2

    NYC platform marketing

    StreetEasy, Zillow, Naked Apartments, RentHop, plus broker network referrals.

  3. 3

    Showings handled in person

    NYC renters expect in person tours. Quick turnaround. Weekend availability standard.

  4. 4

    Lease execution with board approval

    NYC compliant lease. Co op or condo board package if applicable. Move in coordinated with building.

Why landlords use us in New York City

NYC tenant law expertise

Rent stabilization, rent control, fair housing requirements. We comply across all relevant frameworks.

Co op board navigation

Co op board approval packages, financial disclosures, interview preparation. Standard practice.

Free market and stabilized differentiation

Different rules, different paperwork, different lease language. We get it right.

Current market trend

Persistent tight supply, Manhattan demand still strong, outer boroughs growing

Neighborhoods served

On the ground across the city

  • Manhattan (Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Chelsea, West Village, Tribeca)
  • Brooklyn (Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Bedford Stuyvesant)
  • Queens (Long Island City, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Forest Hills)
  • The Bronx (Riverdale, Mott Haven, Pelham Bay)
  • Staten Island (St. George, New Brighton)

Frequently Asked

Common questions

Yes. We follow DHCR rules, use the correct lease addendums, and ensure compliance with the New York Rent Stabilization Code.

Ready when you are

Renting out a NYC property? Book a free consultation.