Anchor Associates Group

I had a great experience working with their associate Scott Lightfoot in finding a one-​bedroom unit on the UES. I had certain specifics and Scott was very helpful; giving me tips on location vs price vs. building management etc. and I felt that I had an ally in my apartment search. He was very responsive and often went above and beyond what you would expect of real estate broker. He definitely made what would otherwise have been a painful process much easier and more fluid.
I would use this company and Scott again and highly recommend them for your housing needs within the city.
Keep up.

Definitely work with Mick. He takes the time to find out what exactly you’re looking for, caters your viewings to the best of his ability, and is super flexible/​responsive throughout the process. You also don’t leave the viewings feeling pushed around — a rarity in NYC real estate.
In terms of Anchor, be prepared for an introductory call — they want to chat with you directly about your needs rather than over email.

Mick was awesome in finding me my first NYC rental! He found the best units that met my budget and answered all of the ridiculous questions from an ignorant prospective tenant. I couldn’t be happier with my place. Thank you!

Patrick Sullivan is your man! Very much on top of things, very efficent and straight to the point. He understood exactly what my needs where and thanks to him I found my new apt and put down an application in less than a 2 hours of apt viewing. He is also very nice and makes the whole search process fun!

I recently purchased a 2 bedroom apartment with A.K. in the Upper East Side and I would highly recommend his services. A.K. was excellent at negotiating on our behalf and was very patient working with every member involved with the deal such as the lawyers, banks, other broker, co-​op board, and seller. In addition to his professional skills, he is always quick to respond to e-​mails and phone calls. His calm, and friendly demeanor made the process a very positive experience and A.K. was always on top of everything ²⁴⁄₇. I would high recommend any buyer, seller, or even a renter to A. K!

Last week I was struggling to find an apartment to move into and the minute I met up with Danny, the whole process got so much easier!!! Danny is so friendly and easy-​going. He is very thorough and will literally give you his undivided attention and his time. He was so patient with me and answered every one of my questions so kindly. He is also very honest and keeps everything clear! He is very devoted to his clients and he even called an über for me so that I may travel easier while viewing different locations.

I received help from Danny Li, who was quick to respond and answer all of my questions. He made sure to keep me updated and let me know the moment an apartment was available/​unavailable. He’s really friendly, professional and good at what he does. I highly recommend him to help find an apartment in this fast moving city!

Go find Danny Li for sure!!! He is bilingual at Chinese and English fluently (I don’t know what else he can speak). He is super easy going and honest, which means reliable. When you looking for a future home, that is the most important thing that can help you to, I think.

I contacted Anchor with a few questions about one of their listings and got a response from Cortney the follow day asking to schedule a 20 minute phone call. Nowhere in the response were any of my questions answered — simple stuff like the buildings pet policy. I said I didn’t have time for a call unless it was to schedule a viewing for a specific apartment. This was obviously not what Cortney wanted to hear as the response was that they won’t even talk about scheduling a viewing until you agree to talk on the phone. The next email was Cortney saying it would now only be a 5 minute call. At this point it’s beyond obvious that the business model is to get you in the door with a listing that may or may not be real and then try to sell you whatever they’re trying to unload. Any sane person who really just had a quick question or two to ask would have just agreed to email, as it had taken way more than 5 minutes to email back and forth like this.
When I asked to just be emailed whatever questions they had I was told it was against company policy. This is insane — either it’s just shoddy salesmanship or the company has a ridiculous policy against communicating in writing. Either way, definitely a place to avoid.

Had a great experience with Anchor Associates. My broker was Audrey Blair. I had worked with several brokers in New York and seen several apartments, but ended up applying (and signing the lease!) for the first apartment that she showed me. She was very keen to my requirements and needs, was well-​prepared for our meetings, and liaised with the management company on my behalf. We maintained a steady line of communication throughout the entire process and she ensured everything proceeded as smoothly as possible. Overall very satisfied and would use her service again!

Keida Dizdari was fantastic to work with and made our apartment search pain free. She showed us only well kept and managed properties. She moved quick when a new property opened up that she thought we would like and the next morning we were submitting our application.

This is regarding Diane Magnuson, who was fantastic to work with.
I ultimately decided to go another direction with my apartment search, but working with Diane was such a good experience compared with other brokers I contacted, I had to post a review. She didn’t hassle me, worked with me to find good listings, and felt very trustworthy when I was working with her. I could definitely tell she was putting a good amount of time and effort to find something I liked.
I hated that I couldn’t go with one of her units, I just happened to fall in love with an apartment I stumbled across online by chance. However the next time I need to find a place in NYC, I’ll be reaching out to Diane first.

Great experience! We worked with Drew Grombala and he was the best! Quick, professional and very responsive. We were searching for apartments for quite a while and met with brokers who didn’t really care for our interests; they were more interested in getting the listing to whoever bid first. After meeting with Drew, we found our ideal apartment within a couple of days. He was conscious of what we wanted and showed us places that fit our needs. I recommend for anyone searching for an apartment in NYC and wants a stress-​free experience!

I resisted brokers. then I tried five I hated. then I went with anchor. specifically, drew. within 20 hours I had the apartment of my dreams signed, sealed, and delivered.

My husband and I contacted agent Ross Vesselinov a week or two before Christmas in the hopes of finding an apartment and signing a lease during our visit to NYC over Christmas. We currently live in California and needed to find an apartment in Manhattan FAST! Fortunately we found Ross online and got really lucky! After I gave Ross my wish-​list of must-​haves, Ross skillfully narrowed down the neighborhoods and the apartment buildings to show us in our two day window. Thanks to his in-​depth knowledge of the different NYC neighborhoods and their proximity to the subways we needed to be near, we finally decided on our next home. 15 mins from Times Sq in a fabulous state of the art high-​rise building close to everything… and…it included all the items in my wish-​list! I highly recommend Ross — and not only as a realtor but because he’s easy to connect with and he listens!

Last year, we worked with Helene Campbell. She understood our needs, mapped the city and helped us find the perfect apartment. Now I walk to work everyday and remain very grateful to Helene for finding me a diamond, that I couldn’t find on my own.
This year, we were looking for an upgrade we called her again and she was up for the challenge. She found us great options, and restricted the search for broker fees paid (by landlord). Helene thank you for looking out for us!

Keida Dizdari is the best! I’ve meet several brokers and she is the most professional, responsible, and the one you can rely on.
As an international student, it is more difficult to find an apartment; yet Keida helped me found a perfect one. The first time we meet, she tried to understand my situation and my priorities, later on after seeing more apartments, it get closer to the one I’m looking for. I feel so lucky to meet her!

Belinda Cruz was extraordinarily helpful with my search for a midtown rental. She is a true professional. Here’s why:
–she responded to questions and requests very promptly
–she listened to my requirements and only showed me apartments that filled them
–she appeared to have ongoing, positive relationships with staff at the properties we saw
–she was extremely detail-​oriented and has an excellent memory
–she was very organized – we saw 10 or so units in two afternoons
–she identified a very affordable unit in the right location and we saw it right away; I applied quickly and she was very helpful through the application process
–since I returned home, I wired funds and she walked my deposit checks to the management office herself on a very rainy afternoon
Need a real estate broker in NYC? Contact Belinda at Anchor.

I know I know, it seems like a big jump — from 1 star to 5 stars. But I think this jump speaks volumes of Anchor’s constant strive to achieve perfect customer satisfaction.
After my last review, I was contacted directly by the head of Anchor — Val, and he was genuinely interested in knowing what happened and personally took it upon himself to ensure that he and his company make up for my past experience. So he put me in touch with one his associates and personally ensure he will follow my progress.
Enter — Nick Campbell. To say he did a phenomenal job is an understatement. No doubt he was patient and understanding, and we actually made two trips into the city to look at apartments and I think he was spot on in understanding exactly what we were looking for! He really made it very easy for us to pick and choose an apartment. One thing that I must highlight is his ethical integrity. Before we finalized our current apartment, we had almost finalized another one before it but due to certain irreconcilable issues we had to let that apartment go. What impressed me was the fact that Nick never once pushed us to take that apartment, he could have if he wanted but he just told us that if we are not happy with it, to let it go — And I think that speaks volumes not just of him but also of the culture being inculcated at Anchor Associates.
True customer service lies in the ability to listen to the customer, learn from feedback and excel in delivery. That is exactly what Val, Anchor and Nick did.

Working with Imani Johnson was a pleasure. He was able to show me some great apartments in the city and was extremely nice. Imani has great knowledge of the city; he pretty much has the subway map memorized in his head. He was able to meet with me even as I was running late from a previous appointment and had to reschedule twice. Imani is truly a great broker.
Anchor Associate’s office is also an inviting place, completely with a glass conference room great for talking business with your broker. This is a plus in any environment like this (I’ve met with brokers in the middle of a busy office, it’s really not the same).