Yakub Laguda

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★★★★★
"Working with Yakub was amazing—he was incredibly professional, kind, and expedient. From first viewing my dream apartment to having an executed lease in hand was less than a week!! I was really impressed with how available he made himself for any questions and updates along the way, and I really liked that he had a long-standing relationship with the landlord and their family, so there was a lot of trust all around. I'm planning to stay in this fantastic apartment he got me for a very long time, but if/when I ever move again in the future, I'll be going to Yakub first thing." -Sofia F.

★★★★★
"Yakub was super responsive, organized, clear, and helpful. He made the process seamless and made us feel very supported. It's hard to know who you can trust when looking for a place to live, but Yakub does his work with integrity and attention to detail. Highly recommend him. " - Cori C.

★★★★★
"Yakub was extremely professional, helpful, patient, and responsive. I am very lucky to have come across one of his listings during my search for an apartment. After all the craziness of hunting for apartments in New York, dealing with Yakub was a breath of fresh air. He made every step from viewing to signing as smooth as possible, and was always available to answer any questions or concerns at any time of day. I would not hesitate to work with him again the next time I am looking for a place." -Sebastian R.

★★★★★
"Not only was Yakub dressed in a suit for our first apartment visit with him! Yakub was kind, answered all our questions, and (I felt) like he advocated for us in the best possible ways to land the apartment we hoped and longed for. He was incredibly responsive over email / phone and kept us in the loop the entire time. In NYC apartment search madness, he's a great person to have in your corner and someone we trusted." - Ivan M.

★★★★★
"We had a really great experience with Yakub as our broker. He was very patient and seemed to work with the landlord to make sure the process was going smooth and timely. He was very responsive and was advocating for us. I would definitely work with him again in the future!" - Meghan H.

★★★★★
"Definitely Recommend Yakub, he is very professional and knows how to communicate very well. He's down to earth so keep it 100% with Yakub he will keep it 1000% with you." - Ak R.

★★★★★
"Great service,Great communication and very professional." -Kasim T.

★★★★★
"I had a fantastic experience working with Yakub. He was responsive, quick, and advocated for me getting the best deal possible. From the time I viewed my apartment to when we met to sign the lease was less than 48 hours! I’m super happy with where I ended up and would absolutely work with him again in the future. Would highly recommend to anyone! " - Ben

★★★★★
"In the craze of NYC apartment hunting, Yakub was a breath of fresh air. A true straight shooter that has everyone’s best interest at heart. Although we spoke only via phone calls and texts, Yakub was available day & night, weekdays and weekends, birthdays (his own) & holidays to answer any & all questions/concerns. Cannot say enough about his integrity and positive energy he brought to an inherently stressful process. If you are looking for a reliable agent to help you find your slice of paradise, Yakub is your man. " - Justin

★★★★★
"Working with Yakub Laguda was simply amazing. His professionalism combined with genuine care for the renter’s needs made me feel supported throughout the whole rental process. He took the time to listen to my concerns and help me find the apartment of my dreams. His attention to detail, care, and honesty made me feel informed and prepared, while also knowing he had my back if any issues arose. I would recommend him to anyone looking for support at any part of the process of renting a home in NYC. " - Jenna

★★★★★
"Yakub Laguda is an incredible professional, whose warm and detail oriented approach to his work makes his clients like me feel extremely supported during all stages of the process of looking for and maintaining a rented home. We were delighted to feel so cared for by him, and we would recommend him to anyone looking to rent an apartment. What we didn't expect, but have come to be very appreciative of, is his consistency in advocating for his clients throughout our stay in the apartment that we rented with his support. When it was time to renew our lease, he offered to communicate with the management company of the building we live in, ensuring that neglected issues were accounted for, and standing up for us as tenants. We have loved working with Yakub Laguda and we feel lucky to have him to reach out to whenever we need, as he has very generously offered and proved to be true! " - Julieta

★★★★★
"Yakub was honest, very responsive and made me feel like he was looking out for our best interest. He helped me navigate a tough leasing climate and helped us get the best tenant deal possible. You can rely on Yakub to do the right thing. " - Gopal

★★★★★
"Apartment hunting in NYC proved to be more challenging than I had ever anticipated. The biggest challenge was getting the broker to respond to my inquiries. I cannot tell you how many inquiries I sent with zero response. However, when I reached out to Yakub, he responded immediately and answered all of my questions (and there were many), and went out of his way to assist me with securing an apartment. If you're looking for someone to walk you through this process and go above and beyond every step of the way, Yakub is your guy. I don't know what I would have done without his kind and patient assistance. " - Karen

★★★★★
"Working with Yakub has been a pleasure! He has been so helpful and responsive throughout the process, and is a highly professional and friendly individual. I would recommend him to anyone else looking for an apartment in NYC and would love to work with him again in the future." - Isabella

★★★★★
"Yakub is a phenomenal broker. He listens to your needs and executes with accuracy and tremendous speed. He helped me with a lease break and was able to find a new tenant in under 2 weeks! Who does that? He's professional, smart, always available and does all the heavy legwork for you. I highly recommend his services to anyone. " - Yvonne

★★★★★
"Yakub was an absolute pleasure. His communication was top tier and he remained both professional and polite throughout the entire process." - Renae

★★★★★
"Yakub was an absolute pleasure. His communication was top tier and he remained both professional and polite throughout the entire process." - Britt

★★★★★
"Yakub was very hands on from the start of the process. Always texted back within minutes and would call whenever we needed to clear things up or review important documents/timelines. Had my best interest at heart and helped me navigate tricky waters which often happens when trying to find a place in a short amount of time. Easy to work with and was always available to go the extra mile to get the deal done. Would highly recommend. " - Adam

★★★★★
"I am a case manager at Jericho Project and Yakub has assisted in housing some of my clients . He has been professional and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to rent an apartment. He has been one of the best brokers that I have collaborated with. " - Omarax

★★★★★
"Yakub was very helpful throughout the process of getting acquainted with Apartment unit and Owners themselves. He walked us through the entire journey step by step and never failed to be available. He is trustworthy and truly a great agent. I definitely look forward to working with him again in the future should I look for a rental unit in the area. " - Michael

★★★★★
"While I was looking to exit my lease, Yakub took the initiative to offer his services. I will admit, at first I was reluctant, but at the end of the day Yakub really came through. I was having a difficult time with the management company but Yakub managed the situation himself without my need to be involved which I really appreciate given my own busy schedule and his respectful demeanor. He was extremely courteous in working around my schedule for all the appointments he made, and when I was around during some showing(eavesdropping of course) I could overhear him offering the prospective tenants straight forward and honest information. At the end of the day, I was going to be on the hook for a few months rent, and Yakub did his absolute best to make sure that was not the case. Definitely not your typical real estate broker, solid dude and hands down if I ever need someone, Ill be giving Yakub a call. " - Joe

★★★★★
"Our family had the pleasure of working with Yakub recently on an apartment search in Harlem. We found Yakub to be professional, experienced and responsive. We would endorse him as a highly capable agent and recommend his services to anyone looking for property to rent or buy in the New York City area." - Ken & Traci

★★★★★
"My sister-in-law recommended Yakub when I was in search of commercial property in Manhattan. She told me how she had recently worked with Yakub on securing a residential lease for her property and that she was not sure if Yakub even did commercial work but to give him a call because he was amazing! So, I did, and turns out my sister-in-law was actually right! Yakub helped me secure a four-year lease on an ideal commercial space for my company. Originally, our plan was to have a space in Manhattan and Yakub did show us plenty of properties in Manhattan but in the end, we found our dream property in an up-and-coming area, Mott Haven, in the Bronx. It is literally our dream office space and the savings Yakub helped our company secure will now be invested into other, much-needed, areas of our small business. None of this would have been possible were if not for the connections and relationships that Yakub has secured throughout his career. Thank you Yakub for all of your time, professionalism, assistance and knowledge." - Engineering Tomorrow

★★★★★
"Finding a trusty realtor in New York can be very challenging but look no further with Yakub. Yakub was wonderful to work with. From start to finish, he was professional, friendly and incredibly helpful. I would absolutely recommend him to my family and friends and will be reaching out to him again for my next move." - Ashley

★★★★★
"Yakub was wonderful to work with and extremely professional from the start. He was able to work with my limited schedule in showing me the apartment. He was incredibly informative about the property and his communication was clear. While in the application process, he worked efficiently to make the process seamlessly smooth, communicating with me each step of the way, and answering any questions I had. He is personable and takes his job seriously to ensure that both landlord & tenant are cared for completely. I couldn't have wished to be in better hands and would highly recommend Yakub to anyone who is looking for an amazing real estate professional to work with. " - Anna

★★★★★
"I worked with Yakub for the second time . He is an excellent agent. He listed my place in Feb and he was able to find a great client with in a month in a the state of a pandemic and an influx of vacancies. We followed his suggestion on how to move the unit faster and in worked in the favor of all parties involved. He is very organized, detailed and always punctual. He will always be. my agent to call when we have vacancy. Highly recommended! Bespoke service! " - Doryne

★★★★★
"Yakub is knowledgeable, attentive and highly communicative. He answered my questions and concerns in a quick and reliable manner, seeing everything through until the end. With a friendly and positive attitude he took the stress out of the entire process - I'd highly recommend Yakub!" - John

★★★★★
"Yakub helped me find someone to take over my lease. He was very professional, very kind and a really dedicated broker. I would totally recommend him if you need help renting your place and I will not hesitate to contact him if I need his service again in the future. Thank you so much Yakub!" - Marvin

★★★★★
"My first time looking for an apt to rent remotely and I couldn’t be more grateful to have Yakub Laguda aiding me in the entire apt searching process. Apt searching alone isn’t easy and Apt searching remotely is even harder but Yakub made it easy due to his extreme professionalism. Truly a pleasure working with Yakub!" - Gerson

★★★★★
"Yakub, thank you so much! You are a god-send! We were losing hope when we were applying to many apartments as they were rejecting us. I was about to give up until I bumped into Yakub's profile with open apartments. I gave it a try and I am so thankful and glad that i gave another chance. Yakub is such a generous, genuine, and hardworking man who is willing to give a full 100% of effort. I truly recommend him! He won't let you down. Our housing application process was unique and different since I am on government assistance. Even though my application process was different and stressful, Yakub have made us feel assured that we will get this process done successfully. Thank you Yakub! You have saved us. You have helped my kids and I into a great apartment." - Aaron

★★★★★
"Yakub is absolutely superb! He took the time to get to know me and my family and my preferences. Early morning texts, late night phone calls and emails, felt like he was working 24/7 to find the perfect tenant for me! Yakub is always positive and cheerful and to top that off, he is incredibly knowledgeable, super responsive and most importantly, effective! Even now during this unprecedented time of a pandemic, he was able to rent one of the units in my building and it was a perfect match! Never thought I would be able to even rent it. He basically took care of everything for me, all of the background information, credit report, past landlord information, references, etc. I can't thank Yakub enough for all of his help! " - Brigida

★★★★★
"Yakub provided me with great service. It was my first time renting out my home and he was very patient with me as I was learning the ropes. I would certainly hire Yakub again. He was very responsive, insightful and caring of the deal." - Dan

★★★★★
"Yakub did an excellent job for us. Our rental is in a co-op building, which of course meant a more extensive and complicated application process. Not only did Yakub help guide us through this complicated process and advocate on our behalf to the board and building management, he also made himself available at all hours for any questions we had when filling out the application. He even helped us move a mattress. I strongly suggest that anyone considering his services take advantage of them." - Jordan

★★★★★
"I can’t say enough about Yakub. As a newly engaged couple our minds were all over the place. We relied on Yakub completely to help us close the deal in our beautiful co-op rental. He more than delivered. At 110 p.g’s our application was, to put it lightly, overwhelming. He guided us through the entire process and when we finally got our interview, he coached us through that as well. Thank you, Yakub! We couldn’t have done it without you.’ - Ajia

★★★★★
"My boyfriend and I had a tricky apartment situation, and Yakub did such a great job finding us a solution and getting us an apartment, we love. Super responsive. No bullshit. Reliable, and great taste. He's the real deal. Hit him up!" - Emily

★★★★★
"Yakub was a pleasure to work with. He reached out to me after seeing my listing in lower Manhattan and was able to get my apartment rented IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC. Due to restrictions with showings, everything was done virtually, adding another layer to the process, which went off seamlessly. Yakub was able to secure the RIGHT tenants and close the deal. Excellent job, will surely call upon him again in the future. Highly recommend for your RE needs." - Michael M

★★★★★
"I had a great experience with Mr. Laguda in renting a studio in Harlem. During the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, He was able to safely and professionally show me a quality apartment and close the deal very quickly over the weekend in only 2 days. He was professional and timely with paperwork and communication, was open to negotiating his fee, He documented minor concerns about small fixes in the apartment and communicated with building management to make sure they would be completed. He was prepared with information to answer any questions and was very kind and personable. I would definitely recommend him to friends or family!" - Mercedes

★★★★★
"Yakub really stepped up to help me in a difficult situation. My previous rental agreement was set to terminate on May 1st. I began the apartment search in March, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it extremely difficult to contact realtors. Eventually, I only had 10 days left on my lease and no place to move. I noticed an apartment being advertised that was exactly what I needed. I reached out to Yakub, the listing agent, and he responded within 10 minutes. Within 24 hours I had an application, and in 3 days I had an apartment to move into. His professionalism, kindness, and availability went far beyond anything I could have asked for! I look forward to using Yakub and Highline in the future when I decide to move again!" - Mark

★★★★★
"I had a great "virtual" experience working with Mr. Laguda. Considering the circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic, he made sure to answer all my questions and concerns in a timely manner. I was not in the NYC area at the time but I was able to virtually tour the apartment. He meet with my boyfriend and showed the apartment via FaceTime which was great, all while social distancing and both wearing masks/gloves. Additionally, he made the process between myself and the owner seamless and stress free. I have lived in NYC for 17 years and this is my 11th apartment! I have dealt with many brokers and by far Mr. Laguda was the best! Very patient, not pushy and trustworthy. I would highly recommend him and I will be using him for my next move. " - Lauren

★★★★★
"Yakub Laguda provided a thorough and professional job throughout the entire process of my search for a home. After introducing himself, he explained my rights as a renter and provided all the details that I needed and had questions on. He always followed up, made himself available, and really went above and beyond-- which was in contrast to the majority of agents I've met in my process to find a home, some of which never even gave me their name or asked me what I was looking for. I definitely felt considered and dignified in my search with Yakub and I highly recommend him for helping you find your home. Thank you Yakub!" - Abraham

★★★★★
"Yakub was thorough, professional, and helped us sign a lease on our new place in less than a week. He was in contact during the whole process and made sure both us and the landlord felt confident with this lease set up." - Erika

★★★★★
"Yakub is not only super professional but he is smart and friendly. As a landlord, he made my life so much easier by handling all aspects of a rental unit for me. He is incredibly knowledgeable and knows how to communicate effectively. Yakub handled all aspects of renting the apartment and he was the realtor that worked the hardest, thus, why in the end he was the one that was able to close a deal for me. Thank you again Yakub for all of your help, could not have done it without you!." - Brigida

★★★★★
"Yakub was awesomely helpful in helping my roommate find a new home. He was very prompt, sincere, and responsive when working with us. I would absolutely recommend him to my friends and can't wait to work with him again in the future. " - Jeffory

★★★★★
"Yakub was a tremendous help in our apartment search. We were living in Florida and were trying to rent an apartment without seeing it in-person. Yakub made it entirely possible and made us feel completely comfortable. He did a video tour with us on FaceTime and took videos for us. This was all around Thanksgiving as well so he helped us quickly get the lease signed so we could enjoy our holiday. Highly recommend working with him." - Caroline

★★★★★
"Yakub was a pleasure to work with through the process of finding new tenants to take over our lease. He worked extremely hard on our behalf to find the best tenants in the fastest way possible, always keeping in mind our needs and desires. He was extremely professional, kind, prompt and responsive. We really could not ask for a better experience and outcome in our lease-take over. " - Nicole

★★★★★
"Yakub is an excellent RE Agent. Diligent, thorough and even keeled. Very professional in his demeanor, and above all: he gets the job done. As a NYC Landlord, I highly recommend him. " - Orestes

★★★★★
"Yakub made my first brokered deal in NYC a totally seamless experience. Trying to land real estate in New York can be a hellscape, and Yakub helped me lock in a 2-year on my dream apartment! It feels so rewarding to know I will finally be home soon. Thank you, Yakub! I can't wait to recommend you to everyone! " - Carly

★★★★★
"I recently moved to 134th street in Harlem. Yakub was my broker and I couldn't have been luckier to have him assist me. From day one, Yakub has been helpful, professional, and kind towards my family and I with all aspects of the moving process. Many brokers can be good, but Yakub stands out from the rest. He doesn't just assist you during the beginning process of move-in, he's there for you till the end. If you have a problem, no matter what time it is, Yakub is there to take the task at hand, no matter what. This man is reliable and stays true to his word. I'm very fortunate to have found him, and will be using him again for the next move and so on. I would recommend his services to anyone – he's a fantastic asset and contact to have. " - Melissa

★★★★★
"As most people will find out soon enough, it can be very stressful finding a new place to live. Mr. Laguda was a total professional who walked us through the tedious parts of renting an apartment. As a liaison, it can be rough managing through so many different personalities but he did so with patience and respectability. If I had to do it all again I would call Mr. Laguda without hesitation." - George

★★★★★
"I was very satisfied with my agent Yakub Laguda he helped my family and myself out tremendously. He is very efficient, organized and genuine. We received the apt and all 8s working out fine." - Miguel

★★★★★
"Yakub contacted me to represent our apartment without any consequences. Since we were breaking our lease and decided to do it ourselves so i thought i guess it wouldn’t hurt. I was apprehensive at first but after speaking to him on the phone i knew we were in good hands. Once he showed the apartment and found someone who was interested, he would update me and help me figure things out on my end. Going above and beyond. I recommend Yakub, he is honest and seems to generally care. " - Nick

★★★★★
"I sent this to Yakub, but will repeat it here too: I want to extend my thanks again for your help and guidance in securing my new home. I met many, many brokers during my search, and I can say without a doubt that you bring top line professionalism (disclosure forms, what?!) to the everyday apartment hunter. I know I’m not the biggest fish when it comes to real estate, but I never once felt like I wasn't a priority. Your willingness to work with me on the lease terms and helping facilitate my rider requests was really going the extra mile. You even personally reviewed my paperwork and application to ensure I put my best foot forward. But most of all, I appreciate your honesty and transparency throughout this entire process. My personal recommendation doesn’t come easily, but I will gladly pass your business card along to folks I know looking for an apartment. And the next time I’m in the market for an apartment (hopefully not for a long time!), you’ll be my first call." - Jess

★★★★★
"Yakub is very professional, hard-worker and committed to satisfying all your requests. It has been great working with him. Best experience I ever had with a broker. I would definitely recommend him. " - Gabriele

★★★★★
"Yakub Laguda is an excellent real estate representative. He represents both the owner/landlord and tenants really well. He communicates and informs both parties with what’s going on w the process. He’s a professional! I would recommend him to family and friends. " - Myrna

★★★★★
"Yakub is wonderful! SUPER helpful, kind, and PATIENT (a quality I find many NY brokers lack). He fought really hard to help me and my roommate get an AMAZING apartment and did everything he could to make sure we were taken care of. I will definitely be recommending Highline and Yakub to any friends looking to move! I am so excited to live in my new apartment. Y’all have been worth every penny! Thank you so much! " - Paul

★★★★★
"Yakub was professional, kind, and patient. He worked with us to not only secure our perfect apt but to make sure we put our best foot forward and have a happy working relationship with our new landlords. We are so thankful, and HIGHLY recommend working with him. " - Tara Lynn

★★★★★
"There are good agents, there are great agents, and then there is a best of the best agent like Yakub!! Trust me when I say choose Yakub for your apartment needs. Outstanding personal service, attention to detail, follow-up, fairness, diligence, and it's all wrapped up in a kind and caring personality. Working with Yakub takes so much of the frustration out of dealing with the Manhattan real estate world. I found his professionalism incredible and his communication with me was beyond perfect. Truly a fantastic experience working with Yakub and I highly recommend him to all!" - Christian

★★★★★
"It was a very nice experience to work with Yakub! I am impressed by his professionalism and enthusiastic attitude in assisting us getting the apartment. He could be reached anytime literally. I appreciated that he ALWAYS kept us posted on every step even though there was no respond from the landlord yet. This made us feel secure and comfortable. And with his help, we got the apartment in one week! I will highly recommend him to my friends. " - Annie

★★★★★
"Yakub is very efficient and professional and we could not get our rental apartment so quickly without his assistance. He is very responsive and replies quickly in texts and emails. We appreciate his professionalism and help and would definitely recommend our friends to get rental properties through him." - Chi

★★★★★
"I have a apartment for rent and Yakub Laguda found the right client and sign the contract within 3 weeks. This is fast." - Lee

★★★★★
"Mr. Laguda is a very professional agent. He diligently showed my apartment. He is very responsive to my request. His quick responses and courteous manner makes everything happen--rented my apartment in lower east side out really quickly. I would recommend him to people I know and will definitely use his service again in future." - Joe

★★★★★
"I have a love and hate relationship with brokers, however, I must say Yakub was a pleasure to have as I was a client searching for my first apartment. Yakub never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly to my million questions. I would highly recommend him as he is all in providing the best service." - Courtney

★★★★★
"Very professional and responsible! I had to find a new tenant in about 10 days since I was moving out of the state. He was confident he would find a new tenant for me to take over the lease, and he DID find one before I move out! I was so worried that I may have to pay rent for another month after I move out, but thanks to Yakub, it all worked out. He updated and gave me heads up for potential apt viewing in timely manner, so it was easy for me to plan for other things I needed to do. I highly recommend him for finding a new tenant for your place, or a new home." - Yunji

★★★★★
"Yakub reached out to me as I was trying to find a new tenant to take over our rental - and I'm so glad that he did! From the initial conversation throughout the entire process, Yakub was professional, timely, organized, and transparent. He was great to work and he clearly puts in the time and work to deliver for his clients. From the first conversation I had with Yakub to having a new tenant signed was less than a week! A true professional and highly recommend! " - Mike

★★★★★
"Yakub reached out to me to list my unit and I'm so glad that I agreed to work with him! My co-op is located in Manhattan and I now live more than four hours away so previously renting my place had been tedious as I did all of the work myself and thought that no other person would take the care that I do. But I was wrong. From the beginning Yakub was patient with me, respected my trepidation, and worked hard to build trust and rapport. He went above and beyond in working with the current tenant to get professional photos of the space. The tenant even mentioned to me how nice she thought he was during this process! He worked with me long distance to obtain access to the unit and when confronted, sought to ensure the building shareholders were comfortable with him as he held showings. He met my rental deadline and stayed on top of everything! Its sad to say but I never really thought of anyone in real estate as being honest or genuine but he truly is. You can tell he takes pride in his work and reputation. Unfortunately, the tenant he found for me will most likely be a long term renter so I will not have the opportunity to work with Yakub in the immediate future (happy/sad). But better believe I'll be looking for him when the time comes." - Elaine

★★★★★
"Yakub helped me greatly with getting the apartment. He was responsive and awesome in action!" - Justin

★★★★★
"Working with Yakub was an absolute joy and after negative experiences with other brokers his expertise on the market and honesty came as a breath of fresh air. As someone moving to New York for the first time it can feel overwhelming and uncertain, but with Yakub I felt at ease and like I was truly being listened too. He showed me incredible options and I never felt pressured into making a decision. Yakub really went the extra mile to find a place that both my boyfriend and I would love and even thought we had a short time frame he made the time to take us to several listings in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. He literally worked through the night to get us into viewings and made himself available when we had questions or concerns. If you’re looking for a broker that will have your best interest at heart, look no further. I look forward to working with Yakub in the years to come. " - Jasmine

★★★★★
"Yakub was an absolute rock star when helping us try to find our place in NYC. He worked tirelessly to get us to as many high quality and varied listings as possible in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He was available at virtually every hour of the day (no joke he responded to an email I sent him at 1 AM!) and was extra communicative and patient with us. It requires a great deal of patience to deal with people navigating New York for the first time, and Yakub handled my crazy needs and decision timelines with the utmost professionalism. He did not constantly press me to give him an answer, which a lot of brokers will do, which was a huge relief. Yakub was a great guide to the craziness that is New York City apartment hunting, and I could not thank him enough for all of his help. I look forward to working with him in the future when searching for future spots in and around New York. " - Qahir