George Subraj is the president of Zara Realty Holding Group, Inc., headquartered in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. George Subraj graduated from New York’s Hofstra University, where he studied law.

1. APARTMENT HUNTING
TIPS IN QUEENS, NEW
YORK CITY
By George Subraj

2. Introduction
 George Subraj is the president of Zara Realty
Holding Group, Inc., headquartered in
Jamaica, Queens, New York City. George
Subraj graduated from New York’s Hofstra
University, where he studied law.

3. Searching in NYC
 Searching for an apartment in New York City is
a challenging task. Fortunately, there are many
things you can do to make finding your ideal
apartment simple and successful.

4. Steps to Searching in NYC
 Most importantly, get to know the city and its
neighborhoods before beginning your search.
If, for example, you have decided that you want to
live in Queens—perhaps due to its proximity to
Manhattan and affordable cost of living—the next
step is to determine which neighborhoods you are
interested in. This could depend upon
economic, cultural, and social factors. Learn as
much as you can about each neighborhood and
the current rates for apartment rentals. If
possible, spend time walking around, getting a
feel for the area and looking for rental
advertisements.

5. Conclusion
 Once you start your apartment hunt, commit
yourself fully to the task of finding the right
place. Apartments come and go quickly in New
York City, so when you find one that interests
you, set up an appointment as soon as
possible. Come to the meeting fully prepared
to sign a lease.