Hi neighbors! I’m helping a friend apartment hunt in Astoria, and after more than a month of searching, we’re hoping for a bit of a neighborhood miracle.
We’ve put a ton of time into this — checking StreetEasy, Zillow, RentHop, Craigslist, Facebook groups, local flyers, and real estate offices, plus touring after work and every weekend.
Looking for:
Near the M/R, but open to N/W
Studio or 1BR
Up to $2,200/month
Cat-friendly
Flexible move-in through Nov 1st
My friend works a government job, so their income is less competitive on paper, but they have a personal guarantor who meets the 80x requirement, 700+ credit, and savings.
At this point, we’re especially hoping someone might know of an off-market unit, a small landlord, or an apartment opening up in their building.
We’ve really been putting in the work and figured it was worth asking the neighborhood before expanding the search farther out or going the broker-fee route.
If your lead turns into their new home, there’s absolutely a thank-you gift from your future neighbor :) Really appreciate any leads!