Lauren Chao

"Lauren was fantastic to work with on an apartment search helped land the co-op of my dreams! We were picky buyers with a lot of criteria and Lauren stuck with us through 30+ viewings. She listened to our long list of needs and wants. She pushed us on occasion to consider things we might not have otherwise looked at and was helpful in evaluating trade-offs. When we started to feel desperate, she was encouraging to wait and not settle. She’s friendly, trustworthy, committed, and very receptive to feedback.

Perhaps more importantly, she really knows the rental and home buying process in NYC in-and-out. She kept us on track at every step and ensured we met all closing requirements on time, without stress.

She can work on any budget, size, or neighborhood requirements. And she often knows a great spot to get a drink after your apartment viewings to get a better feel for a neighborhood or just unwind after a long day of houses! What more could you ask ? Thanks a great home-buying experience, Lauren! " - Betsy M.

"My wife and I recently moved to NYC from the SF Bay Area and Lauren was with us every step of the way. The rental process is different from what we are used to and on top of that we weren’t sure what neighborhood would be right us. Let’s just say we had plenty of questions and were a little overwhelmed with our cross country move!

Lauren took the time to understand what was important to us and showed us apartments in neighborhoods she felt would be a good fit and very quickly we were able to narrow our search. She answered every question we had and if she didn’t know followed up promptly to help us with our decision.

Once we found an apartment we loved, Lauren did everything possible to make sure we got it. She helped with the application and kept us up to date with where things stood. It was comforting to know she was was representing us while we were packing up on the west coast. She was a calm and helpful presence during a hectic time.

I would highly recommend Lauren! She everything you could want in a real estate professional. She is knowledgeable, patient, honest, a great communicator and an advocate for her clients. We had a wonderful experience working with her and will do so again when we make our next move! " - Keon K.

"My experience with Lauren was flawless. My roommate and I were completely new to the leasing process in New York City, and she was patient with us every step of the way. In addition, she was clear on instruction and quick with communication. Never did I find myself worried about my apartment search because I knew Lauren was doing all of the logistical work behind the scenes. She's very respectful of the parameters that clients communicate, whether that's budget, location, or accommodations.

In a town where nightmare apartment hunting stories are plentiful, I can safely say that thanks to Lauren, my apartment hunt was a piece of cake. " - Nick M.

"It was a pleasure working with Lauren Chao. She is remarkable at finding the perfect space that meets all your requirements and more. It was a smooth streamlined experience. If you have ever navigated real estate in New York, you will realize what a true gem Lauren is. is a lucky Company to have her on board! " - Angela O.

"I had the pleasure of working with Lauren this past winter. She helped me buy my first home and I don't think I could have done it without her! She was patient, accommodating, and always so nice. A truly wonderful experience. " - Justin D.