Moving to New York, made simple
A search built for international newcomers: apartments matched to your profile, an alternative to the third-party guarantor, and an application package prepared ahead of time.
Renting in New York
Credit score, application package, timing: it pays to know the rules before you start.
In New York, your credit score is often used to evaluate your application. When you arrive from abroad, you may not have one yet: some landlords may then require a paid third-party guarantor, with a nonrefundable premium that can exceed one month’s rent.
With Smoove
Income, an employment letter, visa, bank statements, references… landlords may ask for many documents, and an incomplete or poorly presented application package can cost you valuable time.
With Smoove
In New York, searching for an apartment several months ahead is often too early. Listings tend to appear close to their availability date, and good opportunities can go quickly — while you already have plenty to organize for your move.
With Smoove
Fees & third-party guarantor
In New York, newcomers can sometimes end up paying both a paid third-party guarantor and traditional advisory fees. We prioritize solutions that reduce this extra cost. Our fees are simple, transparent, and due only upon success.
Your search
A structured search built around your criteria, your application package and the specifics of an international profile.
We clarify your budget, neighborhoods and priorities, favoring solutions that don't require a guarantor.
We give you access to a large database of international-friendly housing.
We gather the necessary documents and help you present a complete, convincing application.
We coordinate scheduling with agents, landlords and property managers.
When possible, we negotiate rent, concessions, move-in date and certain lease terms.
We help you understand the key terms of the lease and finalize the process.
Set your criteria in a few minutes and let us handle the rest.
Smoove was imagined by a finance and real estate professional with experience notably at J.P. Morgan, Barclays and EY, after moving to New York from abroad twice himself.
This dual experience, professional and personal, has shaped an approach designed to anticipate the challenges specific to newcomers and make their move simpler and more serene.
Discover the Smoove storyWe support your international employees throughout their apartment search, from preparing their application package to signing the lease.
A straightforward solution for HR, global mobility and international graduate programs.
Just tell us who you are and how we can help.
