The Next Step for Your NYC Apartment Hunt

Hello Leaseswappers!

Welcome to the first edition of Apartment Dispatch, your go-to newsletter for all things Leaseswap and NYC apartment hunting. We're here to keep you in the loop with the latest updates, insider tips, and community insights. In this issue, we'll cover:

• 🚀 Leaseswap iOS latest updates
• 🦄 Your secret weapon for finding rent-controlled apartments
• 🗣️ We want to hear from you!

Let's dive in!

The Latest from Leaseswap HQ 🤳

iOS App Update

We've pushed a new update to our iOS app. Some users might have been logged out (sorry about that 😅), but trust us, it's worth logging back in for these improvements:

• Accountability Boost: Listers now need to respond to incoming messages before starting new inquiries. It's our way of keeping the community engaged and responsive. Remember, Leaseswap is a community-based app that only works when everyone does their part. Leave the ghosting to Tinder! 👻❌

• Map Filters: We've supercharged the Leaseswap map with new filters. You can now sort by bedrooms, bathrooms, and budget. As the community grew larger and larger, finding the right apartments on the map was starting to become pretty annoying. Well, finding your perfect place just got a whole lot easier 🗺️🔍

Coming Soon

We're brewing up a web version of Leaseswap. Stay tuned for some keyboard-friendly apartment hunting!

🦄 Rent Control: The Urban Legend Made Real

Let's talk about the unicorns of NYC real estate: rent-controlled apartments. While they're rare, they're not impossible to find. Here's a game-changing resource:

Tenant.beta.nyc: This magical map, courtesy of BetaNYC, reveals all rent-controlled buildings in NYC and the number of unicorn units in each. It's like X-ray vision for apartment hunters!

Props to BetaNYC, the civic tech heroes empowering New Yorkers with data and tech for the public good. Check them out!

💬 Let's Build This Together

The NYC rental market can be tough, but with Leaseswap and resources like tenant.beta.nyc, you're entering the game with some serious advantages. We're here to help you find an apartment that feels like home without breaking the bank :)

As we continue to grow and improve Leaseswap, your input is invaluable. We'd love to hear your thoughts:

• What would you like to see in future newsletters?
• Any feature ideas for Leaseswap?
• How can we make your apartment hunting experience even better?

Drop us a line by replying to this email. Your feedback shapes the future of Leaseswap!

Until next time, happy hunting!

Giulio

Founder, Leaseswap NYC