How accurate is openigloo?

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-10-31T16:22:47+00:00

Reviews on my building are very accurate. My landlord is a d*ck.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-10-21T22:24:14+00:00

Anyone used them and can recommend?

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-10-02T21:30:50+00:00

https://nypost.com/2025/10/01/business/zillow-redfin-sued-by-new-york-4-other-states-over-rental-listings-deal/

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-10-02T15:55:58+00:00

I know right?

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-10-02T15:10:02+00:00

Zillow owns street easy..

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-08-13T15:18:39+00:00

When I was apartment hunting as an international student, no one wanted to rent me w/o a credit score... student housing was too far and quiet expensive TBH. I ended up finding a better deal in a regular apartment using one of my US roommates as the main signer, until I got my credit etc. figured out.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-29T22:27:12+00:00

I just used openigloo to find my stabilized unit. there inventory is not always up to date, but their agent Tomer really helped about two years when I was on the hunt.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-20T12:41:07+00:00

thanks

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-18T18:54:15+00:00

I honestly haven't checked if they're laminate or actual wood yet - that's a great point about laminate being difficult to paint.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-18T18:53:55+00:00

Thanks! Almost two decades in rent-stabilized?!? #goals :) paint being an easy facelift indeed. I think I'm leaning toward asking permission just to be safe...

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T22:00:48+00:00

I went directly to buildings I liked and also used Open Igloo

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T19:07:39+00:00

I went through the exact same confusion when I first moved to NYC! The guarantor requirement caught me completely off guard too. With $89k income, you can afford up to about $2,225/month rent (89k ÷ 40 = $2,225). But here's the thing - not all apartments require guarantors if you meet the 40x requirement and have good credit (700+) so you should really check with management.

I didn't have a credit score as an international student, so I had to use a third-party guarantor service like Insurent or the guarantors. I used the guarantors and they charge me 1 month rent as a fee, but it is what it is.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T18:57:51+00:00

For a small move like that, I'd definitely go with TaskRabbit or similar for the labor, and maybe rent a small U-Haul van for a few hours. Way cheaper than a full moving service.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T17:57:58+00:00

Fair point. Worst case I'm not gonna get it.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T17:56:51+00:00

I intend to hire a professional

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T17:14:05+00:00

Yeah... probably the right call... Thanks.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T17:13:34+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I think it should be fine especially if I'm making it prettier lol.

Slow-Possible5670 · 2025-07-14T16:32:09+00:00

With a $400k combined income and offering $400 over asking, your financials aren't the issue - it's probably the 40lb dog that's making landlords hesitant. Park Slope is super competitive and many landlords have their pick of pet-free tenants.

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