brooklyn housing "office" - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

How to respond to a Craigslist housing ad? ›

You can respond to a rental ad by writing your precise requirements - your budget, the area in which you're looking for a home, and the type (sharing/private) of accommodation you want. If you're comfortable enough, share your contact information too.

There are many real and authentic Craigslist rentals that are posted on the site. Landlords often use Craigslist to post their rentals and source applicants from a different place than a syndication site. However, there can be fake postings on Craigslist that are rental scams.

Mention specific things from the ad.

If they said they have a massive kitchen, talk about how much you love cooking five-course meals for your roommates. If they mention that the available room comes with a shared bathroom, mention how quick your showers are, or how spotless your current bathroom is!

Craigslist Fake Listings Are 1.5% of All Posts | Money.

Talk with neighbors about the property and ask who owns it, and ask a lot of questions about the rental history of the property. If dealing with a property manager or leasing agent (who does not live at the property), look them up on the CalBRE website (www.bre.ca.gov) to see if they are licensed.

Thank Them. Demonstrate that you value the reviewer's candid feedback by saying thank you in your replies to apartment reviews, even the negative ones. Here are some ways to phrase your appreciation: “Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts with us.”

It is not recommended to complain or criticize the landlord's decision. Simply state your case and ask them to reconsider. In the event that your application is ultimately denied it is best to understand why it was denied so that you can address it for the next property.

In the last decade or so, Brooklyn has changed significantly due mostly to gentrification and the increasing cost of living in Manhattan, driving renters across the bridge in search of an apartment that won't dip into their craft beer money.

The growth in median rent is likely due to higher mortgage rates, which have made it more difficult for would-be buyers to purchase an apartment rather than rent, says Jonathan Miller, president of appraisal firm Miller Samuel and author of the report.

Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 47.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 33.16% more expensive than other counties nearby.

How do I respond to a Craigslist posting? ›

Navigate to the Craigslist post you want to reply to. Click on “Reply” located at the top-left corner of the Craigslist post. A floating menu with a list of email options will display on-screen.

Craigslist provides proxy email addresses to sellers, and it's a good idea to use them so browsers can't spam your actual email address. Once a potential buyer is truly interested, however, it's okay to switch communication to your cell phone; most buyers appreciate being able to text.

Flag Listings Directly on Craigslist or via Email Reply

To flag an email reply, scroll to the bottom of the email and select the link beneath the text that reads, "Please flag unwanted messages (spam, scam, other):." The link should start with "http://craigslist.org" followed by a long string of characters.