My first experience with a broker and absolutely no complaints. After years of living in Bushwick dorm apartments found on Craigslist with absentee landlords and roaches, I decided that it was time to move on. Working in entertainment means having a social life that straddles both Brooklyn and Manhattan, and Greenpoint straddles that line fairly well. I've been in love with the neighborhood since I first moved here in 2005, but could never afford the rent. After weeks of disappointment and forcing myself into thinking I'd never find a place in the neighborhood, I called a broker. Victor found me a place that fit my budget, which was an incredible feat considering the rent was 400 dollars less than what an average apartment here goes for! He showed me a few places and gave me a good idea of what to expect with each. I fell in love with the final one on our tour (it was like he planned it that way!), despite it being in the middle of renovation.

Highly recommend locally based, Greenpoint Properties. I was looking to rent, and Victor showed some wonderful apartments, having listened to what we were looking for. He knows the neighborhood amazingly well and knows his landlords too, so won't waste your time if he thinks the landlord has strict income requirements etc.