NYC Landlord Services
NYC Landlord Services — Residential Rentals, Commercial Leasing & Property Management
Meraki Realty is a boutique NYC brokerage built exclusively for landlords. We do not represent tenants. We do not work both sides. Every service we offer — from residential leasing to commercial tenant placement to full-service property management — is designed around one priority: maximizing the performance of your real estate portfolio.
With over 12 years of experience across Manhattan, our team delivers the market expertise, operational rigor, and personal attention that institutional firms promise but rarely provide. Whether you own a single rental unit or a multi-building portfolio, our landlord-first approach ensures your interests drive every decision we make.
What We Do
Comprehensive Landlord Representation
Core Service
Residential Rentals
Exclusive landlord representation for residential rentals. Expert tenant placement, thorough screening, and seamless lease execution across Manhattan.
- •Market Analysis & Pricing
- •Professional Marketing
- •Showings & Tenant Matching
- •Tenant Screening & Lease Execution
Commercial
Commercial Leasing
Restaurant, retail, office, and industrial leasing for NYC landlords. Strategic positioning to attract quality commercial tenants.
- •Retail Storefronts
- •Restaurant & Food Service
- •Office Space
- •Industrial & Warehouse
Full Service
Property Management
Full-service property management. Tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting — handled.
- •Tenant Relations
- •Maintenance & Repairs
- •Rent Collection & Financials
- •Compliance & Legal
The Meraki Difference
Why NYC Landlords Choose Meraki
01
Landlord-Exclusive Focus
We represent landlords only. No tenant-side deals, no split loyalties, no conflicts of interest. Every strategy, every negotiation, every recommendation is aligned with your goals as the property owner.
02
Tech-Forward Approach
Modern leasing portal, automated screening workflows, real-time reporting, and digital lease execution. We combine human expertise with technology that gives you full visibility into your portfolio's performance.
03
12+ Years NYC Market Expertise
We know Manhattan at the block level — what tenants will pay, how fast units move, and which buildings command premiums. This depth of market knowledge translates directly into better pricing, faster leasing, and higher-quality tenants.
04
Boutique Service, Institutional Results
We deliberately limit our client roster so every landlord gets direct access to senior team members. You will never be passed to a junior agent or lost in a queue. The attention is personal. The results are measurable.
12+
Years in Market
750+
Units Leased Annually
11 days
Avg Days to Lease
98%
Client Retention
How It Works
From Listing to Lease in Three Steps
01
Consultation
We review your property, discuss your goals, and recommend a leasing or management strategy tailored to your portfolio. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear assessment of how we can help.
02
Marketing & Showings
Professional photography, strategic pricing, multi-platform syndication, and coordinated showings. Your listing reaches thousands of qualified prospects while we handle every inquiry and pre-qualify every applicant.
03
Screening & Lease
Thorough vetting — income verification, credit checks, background screening, landlord references. Once approved, we draft the lease, negotiate terms, and coordinate move-in. You sign off on a qualified tenant.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A rental broker handles the entire leasing process on behalf of the landlord — from pricing strategy and professional marketing to showing coordination, tenant screening, lease negotiation, and move-in logistics. The goal is to fill vacancies faster with higher-quality tenants while removing the operational burden from the property owner. At Meraki, we exclusively represent landlords, which means our recommendations are never influenced by tenant-side incentives.
Landlord-side broker fees in NYC typically range from one month's rent to 15% of the annual rent, depending on the property type and service scope. Some brokers charge a flat fee per unit. At Meraki, our pricing is transparent and competitive with Manhattan market standards. During your consultation, we provide a clear fee proposal with no hidden costs.
You are not legally required to use a broker, but the economics usually make it worthwhile. Self-managed listings take significantly longer to lease, attract fewer qualified applicants, and expose landlords to screening risks. A professional broker typically reduces vacancy time by 30-50%, which often more than covers the broker fee. For landlords with multiple units, the ROI of professional representation increases substantially.
A rental broker handles tenant placement — finding, screening, and placing tenants when a unit becomes available. A property manager handles ongoing operations — rent collection, maintenance, tenant relations, and compliance. Some landlords use one or both services depending on their needs. At Meraki, we offer both, and our integrated approach means the transition from leasing to management is seamless.
Market-rate apartments in Manhattan typically lease within 14 to 30 days when priced correctly and marketed professionally. Our average is 11 days from listing to signed lease. Factors that affect timeline include pricing accuracy, unit condition, location, and time of year. We provide a realistic timeline estimate for your specific property during our initial consultation.
Yes, Meraki provides both residential rental brokerage and commercial leasing services. We also offer full-service property management. This integrated approach is particularly valuable for landlords with mixed-use buildings, where coordinating residential and commercial operations under one management team reduces complexity and improves building performance.
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