Our client-first philosophy guides every action we take. Choosing The Finelli Team means securing more than just access to listings; it means gaining a dedicated advocate committed to your success throughout the entire journey. Here’s how we support you, step-by-step:
Renter Support
Expert Rental Guidance: we prepare and manage all the details.
Desirable apartments appear and disappear in hours, applications demand extensive documentation, and navigating the process requires speed, strategy, and local expertise.

Zero stress. We make NYC renting simple, strategic, and successful.
The NYC rental market is fiercely competitive, with high demand and low vacancies driving up rents. The Finelli Team offers the expertise and support needed to navigate this challenging landscape.
OUR APPROACH
your
TRUSTED PARTNER.
01
Personalized Consultation & Strategy
We start by carefully listening to understand your unique needs, budget, lifestyle preferences, and desired neighborhoods and appartments. We help align your wishlist with market realities, set realistic expectations, explore additional options, and outline a clear search strategy from the start.
02
Curated Property Search & Showings
In a market where timing is everything, we efficiently coordinate viewings, maximizing your time and ensuring you see the best options quickly.
03
Strategic Application Support
Securing your desired apartment often hinges on submitting a strong application package. NYC rental applications are notoriously demanding, requiring specific documentation and meeting strict landlord requirements. We help you prep a bulletproof application.
04
Expert Lease Negotiation & Final Steps
Once approved, we guide you through the lease, reviewing terms and negotiating to protect your interests. We also coordinate logistics for your move-in, ensuring support until you're settled.
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My experience with James and Victoria from the Finelli team was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we began discussing my needs, they were attentive, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local market. Their communication was outstanding, always keeping me informed and promptly answering any questions I had. They were incredibly patient and never pushy, taking the time to truly understand my preferences and priorities. Beyond their professionalism, James and Victoria demonstrated a genuine passion for helping me find the perfect apartment. They went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule (I had a very limited time to find a place, as I was moving from Canada and only had 4 days to see places in person), offered valuable insights that helped me make informed decisions, and ultimately secured me an apartment in the neighborhood I wanted! I wholeheartedly recommend James and Victoria to anyone in need of real estate expertise. Their dedication, market knowledge, and friendly demeanor make them a true pleasure to work with. They made what can be a stressful process enjoyable and successful!

Whitney Taylor-Maisano
Amazing experience with Ricardo while he helped my roommates and I find a 3 bed apartment during a crazy busy summer season. He went above and beyond to find us a place that met all our needs and it was a great success. Highly recommend Ricardo and The Finelli Team!

Sid H.
My experience with James and Victoria was absolutely perfect. It’s not easy moving to NYC from another country, but they went above and beyond to find me the perfect apartment in time for my start date. Victoria was extremely organized, attentive, and clear regarding all the housing options I had. She also shared her first hand knowledge of the city to help me visualize the neighbourhoods. Thanks again for making my apartment hunt perfect 👌 .

Anthony P.
Ricardo was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable, kind, and trustworthy. He guided me through every step of the way and answered every question I had. He treated me with respect and brought ease to this whole process. He has great interpersonal skills that made the process more pleasant. Not only was he very thorough, he responded with speed. I do not have normal work hours; but, without complaint or pushback he accommodated around my schedule. Moving is always a stressful situation, but working with Ricardo just made the whole situation more seamless. I highly recommend him!
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Young K.
It was a pleasure working with Ricardo throughout the entire process of touring, lease paperwork, etc. He is a true professional that has exceptional knowledge of the city, which comes in handy if you are from out of town. He is also very kind and truly cares about his clientele. I would be happy to recommend Ricardo to anyone searching for a new lease in NYC!

Kris N.
Victoria is amazing!! She was so helpful and answered every question we had. She also made herself very available for info and to tour apartments while we were out of town. I’ve already recommended her to friends and they’ve had the same experience.

Lara G.
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My experience with James and Victoria from the Finelli team was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we began discussing my needs, they were attentive, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local market. Their communication was outstanding, always keeping me informed and promptly answering any questions I had. They were incredibly patient and never pushy, taking the time to truly understand my preferences and priorities. Beyond their professionalism, James and Victoria demonstrated a genuine passion for helping me find the perfect apartment. They went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule (I had a very limited time to find a place, as I was moving from Canada and only had 4 days to see places in person), offered valuable insights that helped me make informed decisions, and ultimately secured me an apartment in the neighborhood I wanted! I wholeheartedly recommend James and Victoria to anyone in need of real estate expertise. Their dedication, market knowledge, and friendly demeanor make them a true pleasure to work with. They made what can be a stressful process enjoyable and successful!

Whitney Taylor-Maisano
Amazing experience with Ricardo while he helped my roommates and I find a 3 bed apartment during a crazy busy summer season. He went above and beyond to find us a place that met all our needs and it was a great success. Highly recommend Ricardo and The Finelli Team!

Sid H.
My experience with James and Victoria was absolutely perfect. It’s not easy moving to NYC from another country, but they went above and beyond to find me the perfect apartment in time for my start date. Victoria was extremely organized, attentive, and clear regarding all the housing options I had. She also shared her first hand knowledge of the city to help me visualize the neighbourhoods. Thanks again for making my apartment hunt perfect 👌 .

Anthony P.
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Ready to Find Your NYC Rental? Connect with The Finelli Team
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Ready to Find Your NYC Rental? Connect with The Finelli Team
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Market knowledge, application expertise, negotiation skills
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