Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
New York State Department of State
Matthew Hayes · Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
A clearer way to find your next NYC or New Jersey rental.
Work directly with Matthew Hayes to define your search, compare credible rental options, and move from shortlist to lease with practical, personal guidance.
Speak directly with Matthew
No. 12080302301
Status: Active
Five NYC boroughs
Plus select New Jersey markets
Personal guidance
From first brief through lease
Featured units
Start with the kind of home you want to find.
Browse rental options by location, layout, and price. Select a unit and its details will go directly into Matthew’s rental process.
Request a custom shortlist
Featured rental
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Downtown Brooklyn
Modern 1-bedroom near transit
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- Doorman building
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Long Island City
High-floor studio with amenities
- Studio
- 1 bath
- Gym & lounge
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Jersey City
2-bedroom close to PATH access
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- Washer/dryer
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Upper West Side
Prewar-style 2-bedroom residence
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- Elevator access
Service areas
Local priorities change block by block.
Compare commute, neighborhood rhythm, building quality, application expectations, and total monthly cost—not just a list of addresses.
Discuss your preferred areaManhattan
Prewar homes, full-service towers, furnished options, and no-fee searches.
Brooklyn
Brownstones, new developments, and neighborhood-led searches across the borough.
Queens
Space, value, commute, and building quality from Long Island City outward.
The Bronx
Practical rental options for renters balancing access, community, and value.
Staten Island
Community-focused searches with close attention to transportation and space.
Select New Jersey
Commuter-minded searches in select communities with access to New York City.
Not sure where to focus?
Start with your commute, budget, and non-negotiables.
Get market guidance
Why work with Matthew
Personal guidance, built for a fast-moving market.
A serious rental search needs more than access to listings. It needs clear filters, responsive communication, and a professional who keeps the next decision visible.
Guidance before volume
Your brief is defined first, so the shortlist reflects your real priorities.
Speed with context
Time-sensitive options are paired with the facts needed to make a sound decision.
Verified rental support
Availability, costs, application expectations, and next steps are clarified.
Budget, timing, commute, lifestyle, and must-haves.
A focused shortlist with the tradeoffs made clear.
Touring, application preparation, and organized follow-through.
About Matthew
Clear advice for a fast-moving rental market.
Matthew Hayes helps renters compare credible options, understand the tradeoffs, and move confidently when the right home appears. His approach is responsive, practical, and tailored to each client’s budget, timing, and preferred location.
Work with MatthewBuilt around your move
A search shaped around where you are coming from—and where you are going.
Discuss your moveRelocating to New York
Remote planning, neighborhood orientation, virtual tours, document preparation, and a clear arrival timeline.
First-time NYC renters
Straight answers about guarantors, fees, income requirements, applications, and what happens after approval.
Executives & corporate clients
Time-efficient searches aligned with commute, building standards, furnished needs, and company timelines.
International renters
Practical guidance when U.S. credit, local documents, or an in-person search are not yet available.
Useful answers before we speak
Start with the questions renters ask most.
When your situation is different, send the details directly to Matthew.
Ask your questionMost renters begin seriously searching around 30 to 45 days before move-in. Relocation planning can start earlier so documents, neighborhoods, and budget expectations are settled before listings become time-sensitive.
Yes. The search can include video consultations, neighborhood guidance, virtual tours, document review, and a step-by-step plan for signing and arriving.
Yes. I compare no-fee listings, concessions, broker-fee options, and total effective cost so the decision is based on the complete financial picture.
Requirements vary, but commonly include photo identification, employment and income documents, bank statements, tax documents, and landlord references. I will confirm the exact package before you apply.
Request availability
Tell Matthew what your next rental needs to do.
Share your timing, budget, preferred market, and priorities. Your request is prepared for Matthew with the details needed to start a focused conversation.