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Complete Guide to Finding a Rental Apartment in Brooklyn

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Learn about the best time to look for real estate in Brooklyn, things to think about when choosing a Brooklyn neighborhood to live in, get tips on finding the right apartment in Brooklyn, and information on dealing with landlords and tenants rights issues. Also, find out where to get data on crime statistics and quality of life issues in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Also: 9 reasons to live in Brooklyn!

1. TIMING: When is the Best Time to Look for Real Estate in Brooklyn?

Timing is everything, in love, sports and also in real estate. When's the best season to apartment hunt in Brooklyn? Find out here.

2. NEIGHBORHOODS: 8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Brooklyn Neighborhood

Brooklyn has dozens, literally dozens of neighborhoods. They're all different, and it's impossible to actually know them all. (Remember the saying, "Only the dead know Brooklyn"?) Here are eight things to consider when deciding what neighborhood you'll settle in, whether that's for a one-year lease or lifetime. Things to Consider when Choosing a Brooklyn Neighborhood.

3. APARTMENTS: 12 Suggestions: How to Find The Right Apartment in Brooklyn

OK, so now you've decided more or less where you want to live in Brooklyn. How are you going to find that dream apartment? Get some tips.

4. LANDLORDS: 10 Tips for Dealing with Landlords, Tenants Rights

New York City landlords are not, generally speaking, patsies. So you have to know what your rights are, what to expect, and how to deal. If you don't know what a patsy is, you should- find out here. More importantly, find out what your rights are as a tenant, and other essential information for renters, here.

5. WHY BROOKLYN? 9 Reasons to Move to (or Stay in) Brooklyn

Not sure you want to move to Brooklyn? Here's why you should. Count 'em, nine reasons...one, two, three, four,five, six, seven, eight, nine.

6. QUALITY OF LIFE: Data on Brooklyn Neighborhoods

It's those small things that count: whether the street and local parks are cleaned up, and if there's a lot of noise that keeps people in the neighborhood up all night. Find out where to learn about quality of life issues in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Surprise! Some parts of Brooklyn are more liveable than others. Quality of life info on your neighborhood.

7. CRIME & SAFETY: Brooklyn Crime Statistics

Crime's down in New York City, or at least we think so. Here's where to go to learn what kinds of crimes, from rape to purse-snatching, have been committed in different community board districts in Brooklyn, and whether the trend lines are up or down. Is Brooklyn safe? Generally,yes. Do you need to be street smart? Always. Get the data.

8. APARTMENT-HUNTING STRATEGY:One Simple Time-Saving Tip for Busy Apartment Hunters

Rent in New York is just plain expensive. Great, cheap rental apartments are almost a pipe dream. So get organized for an apartment hunt; it's only your life and your money that are at stake! Here's one simple way to narrow your apartment search and keep track of your own evolving ideas about where you want to live in Brooklyn. Hint: It's old-fashioned, and involves use of paper.

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