When setting up apartment viewings, please note that the times that management companies tend to set may or may not coincide with your work and social schedule. Be as flexible as you can; view apartments during your lunch hour, first thing in the morning, or even take a day off from work to search for rentals.
Some companies show apartments by appointment and will generally give you 15-20 minutes to view to the residence. These appointments are usually available during normal business hours. Other companies will simply hold open houses where they designate a specific window of time, usually in the evening or on the weekend, when potential renters can view the residence. There are also many apartment owners which will have the building super or the current tenant show the available unit, in which case you'll have to work around their schedule.
Being persistent and flexible is the best way to finding a great NYC apartment!
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