Irene Drettakis

Working with Irene was the easiest apartment hunting experience I’ve ever had. She was professional, friendly, available (my phone calls were always returned immediately and appointments were always confirmed). She listened to what I was looking for, considered my price range — there were no games and no time wasted but she was still very personable. I would highly recommend Irene to anyone I know looking for an apt in nyc. Very genuine person and it was clear she has great relationships with many building owners.

I found Irene on Unilocal and after she successfully found me an apartment, which I love, in my price range in Astoria (with some perks!) I decided to join Unilocal to give her 5 stars. Irene took the time to interview me about what I would like in an apartment and told me that she never takes potential renters to apartments she wouldn’t rent herself. I had seen my share of dumps but the one Irene found was a real winner. I appreciate that she focused on what she thought would be best for me personally rather than showing an apartment to 5 people at once and hoping one of them likes it. I’ve given Irene’s contact information out to my friends who are looking for apartments and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a place in Astoria to call home.

I moved into my new apartment one week ago and I couldn’t be happier; I’m sure that has much to do with Irene. I was so grateful to find Irene while we were apartment hunting in Astoria. We had met a few brokers before meeting her and I can’t tell you how uncomfortable they made me feel. They were pushy, rude, and showed us apartments that had nothing to do with our criteria, all the while telling us how great these places were. Apartment shopping in NYC in general is enough to make you want to leave the city, but luckily Irene entered our life before I decided to quit. Irene was so laid back and honest — it really was a breath of fresh air. There was never a sense of being rushed into a decision, but she did expedite everything once we had made a choice to assure we got the place we wanted. Another big plus with Irene is she only works with landlord/​owners that she has developed a relationship with and trusts. With Irene, I felt like family — she definitely was looking out for us. With service like hers, you don’t mind paying a fee because she deserves it. I will recommend her to anyone, and can’t wait to use her again.

I found Irene on a Craigslist ad. She is honest and direct and was very helpful with negotating terms with the new landlords (who speak more Greek than English) Irene was helpful and her sweet self every step along the way. It was nice to deal with someone without pomp and circumstance.
I have used others from Realty Executives in looking for things, but she was the only one that I felt got me.

I was at a lost looking for apartments. I went from broker to broker, non-​brokers, broker/​scammer, almost thought I would end up with no apartment after a 7 day studio apartment hunt. I looked up on
for good brokers and I saw her name with 5 stars. I left her messages and she got back quite fast and was very professional, easy to talk to, and would listen to your needs and concerns. She set up an appointment and she showed me an apartment that fits my budget and needs. And I am happy. She is honest, works fast, and does not give you a hard time. She made me realize again that brokers are also human people you can trust after being fooled by that broker on shame on you fox 5 who still holds office on 31^st ave…

After a three month search for an apartment a couple of years ago, I can honestly say that I must have dealt with about half of the real estate agents in Astoria. Some were great, some not so great, and some darn right horrendous. Irene was one of the best. In fact she was the one who found me and my husband and three year old the apartment we live in now. Problem is no one wants to rent to families in Astoria. If you don’t believe me ask any «family» who has been apartment hunting here and they will tell you. I have recommended Irene to several of my friends over the last couple of years and have been meaning to write her a review on Unilocal for a while now. Why do I recommend Irene? Because she’s honest, she won’t waste your time, and she’s not pushy. It was also clear to me that she enjoys what she does and is not just in it for the money.