New York Habitat

My girlfriend and I had a great time in NY. We booked a nice apartment in the Village, very easily. People at NY Habitat was really kind and helpful and the apartment was perfect for the comfort and the wonderful location. And the price was cheap too, compared to the hotels I looked before. So I absolutely recommend their services!

I was looking to book a hotel for my family vacation in Paris with 2 adults and 2 teens. Hotels were tiny and expensive. Then my cousin recommended NY Habitat. I was able to find and book an apartment for our 5 day stay. It was exactly as described and the photos helped us feel more comfortable with our decision. We were able to easily book this and communicate with the person we were renting the apartment from. It was in the perfect location for us. When we stepped out of the courtyard we were right by restaurants, internet access, subway, and tourist attractions like Notre Dame and The Louve. Remember that there usually are no elevators in these old buildings so you must be able to climb stairs. Also, if something is on the 3rd floor, it is actually on the fourth floor since the first floor doesn't start at ground level. Bathroom facilities are small, so be prepared. We knew this was the case so it didn't surprise us. Also, there is no air conditioning - we used the fan that was in the apartment and opened the windows to get a wonderful breeze. Everyone in Paris was nice and friendly. I am so happy that we were able to stay in an apartment thanks to NY Habitat. I highly recommend them.

This was the worst travel experience I've ever had and the people who work at this awful agency were truly horrendous and completely lacked accountability for the awful apartment they put me in. Avoid this ghetto business at all costs.

This was the worst travel experience I've ever had and the people who work at this awful agency were truly horrendous and completely lacked accountability for the awful apartment they put me in. Avoid this ghetto business at all costs.

Our one bedroom rental for five nights in the NYC Village area (April 2008) was great. We lived like residents, which was much better than being in a hotel room. The apt. photos and description were completely accurate. NY Habitat was great to work with and we will use them again next time.

Pierre of NY Habitat was extremely helpful and patient locating us a flat in London that was in our price range and met all out needs; his knowledge of the neighborhoods and transit system was excellent. He found us a very nice flat, quiet and roomy for the price, in a perfect location very close to shops, restaurants and transportation, was excellent. The flat was very well equipped -- stereo and DVD, washer/dryer and other appliances, cleaning supplies, etc. -- and far better than a hotel for a week's stay.

I enjoy using NYHabitat services each and every time I have to spend time in NYC. The courtesy, prompt service, professional and friendly staff is certainly The Best of The Best in NYC.
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We have appreciated the flat and the service offered by ny habitat.

Most of all we have been very pleased by the professionalism and kindness of ny habitat staff who answered our emails promptly even during weekend and fastly found us the best solution.

We have found a nice flat, quite clean and well represented by the images on the website. The owner too was very kind, so we can say that we are very satisfied by the service offered.

We rented a apartment in NYC for the thanksgiving holiday. Since we were spending it with our adult children, we wanted to stay together and separate hotel rooms would not fill that requirement. I contacted NY Habitat and they helped me find a perfect, affordable, clean apartment just a couple of blocks from the parade. It was perfect for our needs and was even easier than a hotel room. The owner of the apartment was the key to success. Once you make the reservation NY Habitat puts you in contact with the owner and you finish the transactions with the person you really need to talk to. I will definitly use this service again, in fact I need to make reservations for next Thanksgiving now...

Dear Mrs. Bodin,The apartment was perfect, new building, quite nice area and with all I needed.My stay in NY was super, my children and my wife enjoyed it very much and they felt like home.Also my contact, Mrs Markazi, was very kind and help full.Best regardsCarlo Calcagni

Our expereience with NYHabitat was very satisfying. The apartment in Paris that we rented for a week was superb. The photographs gave us an accurate idea of what the apartment would be like. The location and ambiance were terrific. The apartment was beautifully decorated with very comfortable furnishings. The landlord was very considerate and helpful. We have used NYHabitat in the past and will certainly do so again.
Armando D.

Just enjoyed a fantastic couple of weeks with my family in Paris in a beautiful apartment. Let's be honest: any short-term rental in a foreign country requires a leap of faith. That said, all my dealings with New York Habitat--and with the landlord in Paris--were highly transparent, efficient, and straightforward.

The property itself (reference PA-3175 at nyhabitat.com) was an outstanding 2BR 2 BA between the Luxembourg gardens and my favorite Montparnasse cafes. It looked good in the pictures; it sounded good in the description. Astonishingly, the reality exceeded the pictures and the description. The mattresses were high quality. The plumbing in both bathrooms was the best I've ever experienced in Europe, whether in hotels or private homes. Truly deluxe. The kitchen was small but extraordinarily well designed, although I have to confess that we almost never used it. (Who wants to cook when you have all the restaurants in Paris at your doorstep?)

All the arrangements were handled by email or fax with New York Habitat and with the landlord. There were no surprises, except the happy one of how comfortably we were lodged in a city where I've suffered in the past from incredibly dodgy hotels. Five stars.

Our week in Paris was fantastic! Having an appartment just outside the main tourist area was perfect. We saw a little more of the "real" Paris, although we only had to step across the street onto the metro to be anywhere we wanted to be within minutes. It really wasn't even far to walk from our apartment to major attractions. There were restauraunts and shops all up and down our little street, and it was just as quaint as any downtown - cobbled, with charming buildings.

I loved our entryway - not only were the iron door and inside, the wrought-iron gate, secure, the little cobbled lane off which a half-dozen appartments were located was lined with little orange trees and patios. Our apartment, itself, was much larger than I had imagined. I thought every place in Paris would be quite small, but we had four floors. The loft where my husband and I slept had 2 skylights. The bathroom was large and clean, and we showered as per our normal schedule and used the washer and dryer, so we didn't have to pack big suitcases. It saved money to be able to cook - and the apartment was cheaper for 5 of us than 2 cramped hotel rooms would have been.

The people who owned it were very friendly and being able to talk to them ahead of time by email was great. They gave us tips on where to see things that weren't in the guidebooks - for instance, my husband is nuts over motorcycles, so he got to go to some motorcycle show rooms. Altogether it was one of our best decisions to book through New York Habitat!
Susan

Everything from NYHabitat and the apartment went really well! I received excellent customer service from Christophe. He was accommodating and very responsive to my queries.

Generally speaking, the space was clean, open and exactly as advertised. The owner was very accommodating and clear in terms of her space. What I liked most about NY Habitat (and shared accommodations) was that it very quickly immersed me into a NY scene. In particular, it gave me insights into the small Parisian microcosm living in New York - in Chinatown no less! I will definitely use NY Habitat services again!

Great Agency great agents great service! When I contacted them, I got immediate reply, and proposals of apartments matching my criteria. I'd to contact them 3 times, each time the service was excellent : the agent i dealt with always did his best to find me the perfect place! I had looked for other agencies before, but New York Habitat is by far the best one : so friendly, kind, efficient, responsive, many pictures, details, descriptions, map, etc., such an amazing site!

I used New York Habitat for an apartment rental in Paris over Christmas and I found the whole process amazing. I was assigned an agent who found just the apartment I needed. When I arrived at the apartment, the owner was waiting for me and gave me a complete tour of the apartment, gave me loads of info about the neighborhood (even recommended a delicious boulangerie for morning croissants). The apartment was great, very clean and had all amenities. I certainly will book through New York Habitat again when I go to London next year!

New York Habitat found me an ideally located furnished one bedroom apartment in Manhattan. It was precisely where I needed to be. For my two week stay in New York, this was a welcome alternative to a costly, cramped hotel room. This agency really knows their business. The agent I worked with knew exactly the type of apartment that would work for me. Another plus is that you can view extensive photos of every apartment listed with New York Habitat on their web site. This was very helpful in the selection process. I would definitely use them again. You pay a fee for their services but it's nominal in comparison to overall savings. Rent from a few days to long term.

My experience with New York Habitat was great, not only did they find me an inexpensive room in New York; their agents were friendly and helpful. I would strongly recommend their apartment rental service in New York and look forward to renting from their other destinations (London, Paris, South of France).

Believe it or not, the folks at this place are very friendly and are very willing to find short term residences for people who have just moved into the area. I was not looking for a 1 year lease but more of a short stay lease since I had moved recently into the area. They found me an open-ended lease which only required me to notify them 1 month in advance before I left. Over all, I'd use them again for my short term rental needs.

This service helped me find the perfect place to stay while I got my grounding in the city. When craigslist and searches on your own seem too intimidating to start with, the brokers fee can be worth it. The agent I dealt with went the extra mile to find me the perfect place that I would be comfortable in--along with finding a place in my dream neighborhood in my price range.