If you’re looking for an apartment to rent in New York City, it’s always a good idea to check out a place in person to make sure it matches the listing photos. That’s because if you like the place, you can apply on the spot and size up your competition in case there’s a bidding war.
But these days, the rental market is less frenzied, so you won’t face the same crowds (and long lines) seen at open houses this summer. Still it’s always a good idea to be prepared to fill out an application on the spot. In order to do so, you need to bring copies of documents like your ID and bank statements.
Keep in mind, when planning to see apartments in person many open houses are by appointment only, so you’ll have to sign up in advance.
To help with your search, here are five one bedrooms for rent for under $4,000 with upcoming open houses in Flatbush, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, Long Island City, and Kips Bay.
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50 Clarkson Ave., #506,Flatbush
This no-fee one bedroom, one bath is listed for $3,195 with one-month free on a 13-month lease. Apartment #506 has stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, high ceilings, central air, oversized windows, and in-unit laundry. The building has a live-in super, gym, coworking lounge, and garage parking. It has an open house on October 18th from 5:30 to 7:30.
743 Union St., #4F,Park Slope
This one bedroom, one bath is listed for $3,400. It has hardwood floors, moldings, a fireplace, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, storage, and in-unit laundry. The building is pet friendly. There’s an open house on October 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment.
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81 Clifton Pl., #1J,Clinton Hill
This no-fee one bedroom, one bath is listed for $3,595. The renovated apartment has 11-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and in-unit laundry. Some photos are virtually staged. There are open houses on October 13th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and October 16th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., both by appointment only.
41-04 27th St., #6A,Long Island City
This no-fee one bedroom, one bath is listed for $3,650. It has a balcony, in-unit laundry, built-in Bluetooth speakers, a walk-in closet, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and Nest thermostat. The building has a laundry room and virtual doorman. There’s an open house on October 14th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment.
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166 East 34th St., #2012,Kips Bay
This no-fee one bedroom, one bath is listed for $3,995. Apartment #2012 has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a dishwasher, parquet floors, and oversized windows. The building has a live-in super, gym, doorman, and laundry room. There are open houses by appointment on October 13th, 15th, and 16th.