One of the premier, downtown-based real estate agency here to help you find your safe haven in the heart of the urban jungle. With one of the largest databases of rentals and sales in Manhattan, our experienced agents will help you find exactly what you are looking for. Whether you are just starting out in the Big Apple or native New Yorker, we have a great inventory for all tastes and budgets.
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Urban Sanctuary LLC is a premier New York City residential real estate firm that is committed to providing excellent service to apartment rental and sales customers worldwide. Our downtown based office will find you a safe haven in the midst of the most magnificent city in the world.
Since opening our doors, from our offices located in the heart of the financial district, our team of professionals has been growing rapidly, and providing our clients with that personal touch required when it comes to renting or buying a home in Manhattan.Urban Sanctuary has quality licensed agents, brokers and staff whose sole mission is to find the perfect home for our clients.
Since opening our doors, from our offices located in the heart of the financial district, our team of professionals has been growing rapidly, and providing our clients with that personal touch required when it comes to renting or buying a home in Manhattan.Urban Sanctuary has quality licensed agents, brokers and staff whose sole mission is to find the perfect home for our clients.
Urban Sanctuary's professional team is known for its real estate expertise. Thanks to our extensive knowledge of the trends on the real estate market we can provide precise advising that relate to the design and modern development of any project. Our advisory services include but are not limited to product planning and supervising of all aspects of the progress referring to the developer, the design experts and contractors and of course to you.
Issac Krispin, the founder of Urban Sanctuary, has extensive experience in real estate augmented by a strong background in commercial and corporate law. Issac often draws upon his legal training in his daily work at Urban Sanctuary. Practicing law in a most demanding field conditioned him to handle critical business situations, and as a former corporate counsel, Issac always keeps the best interests of his firm's clients in mind.
Renting in NYC can sometimes prove to be a headache. Our real estate experts will share their knowledge of the market with you, as this will help in making a final and secure decision when renting. Provided with thousands of listings throughout the city, our goal is not to push but to gain your trust for current and future business.
Whether buying or selling a home for primary residence or an investment property, consider it a giant step. Urban Sanctuary is committed to serving you with our team of dedicated professionals. Buying in the city requires a great depth of knowledge. Here at Urban Sanctuary, we share our expertise with our clients.
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Nicholas Macaluso
Dec 26, 2021
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Sadie S.
Mar 09, 2021
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Just signed on my first apartment this week and can't speak highly enough of urban sanctuary and Odeis and Issac. I found my apartment on streeteasy and immediately heard back with open house times. At the open house I met with Odeis who was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful without making me feel pressured.
I'm the type of person who needs time to look around before deciding on a place and Odeis was flexible in allowing me to see different units at various times of the day. When I finally decided, the application process was straightforward and I heard back quickly from Isaac regarding
I'm the type of person who needs time to look around before deciding on a place and Odeis was flexible in allowing me to see different units at various times of the day. When I finally decided, the application process was straightforward and I heard back quickly from Isaac regarding
Charlie Blasberg
Aug 09, 2020
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Jenna Perrotta
Jul 28, 2020
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Allia Burton
Jun 07, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Had a good experience working with Issac and Odeis. The process was quick and smooth, and they even allowed us to sign a lease 7 weeks in advance of our move-in date. We’re super grateful for that and thankful for their quick responses and assistance. Would recommend!
Had a good experience working with Issac and Odeis. The process was quick and smooth, and they even allowed us to sign a lease 7 weeks in advance of our move-in date. We’re super grateful for that and thankful for their quick responses and assistance. Would recommend!
Omar Shakir
Dec 24, 2019
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Haley H.
Sep 12, 2019
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Great experience for rental. Found listing online and requested to view. Odeis called and I discussed exactly what we were looking for. He felt the apartment fit the description. The space exceeded our expectations. The application process was straightforward and Odeis and Issac both answered all of the questions we had along the way.
Grateful for the good experience and would recommend Odeis and Issac for anyone looking for honest and helpful brokers.
Grateful for the good experience and would recommend Odeis and Issac for anyone looking for honest and helpful brokers.
V. C. M.
Jul 11, 2019
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Mary J.
Jul 14, 2016
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Be careful when dealing with this "company". Not even sure if its a legit business. The acting agent Itzhak Krispin rushed us into applying for an unit in a building in harlem. Emailed us everyday, all times of the night. We provided ALL information requested and were still harassed for more documents even though we provided contact numbers and addresses. This agent is NOT helpful at all. 5 days later, after refusing to get the run around I called Issac to check if he even looked at my application and contacted my previous landlords. His response was always "i'm going
Shawn D.
Feb 07, 2012
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While I cannot specifically speak of Urban Sanctuary as a whole....I must rave about Daria Komanova.
Daria is very professional and her knowledge of the FiDi is amazing. We explained to her what we were looking for, how much we wanted to spend, and all NO-FEE which we knew is not ideal for agents.
Fortunately, for us we found a building we just had to live in (the place just felt right). And lucky for us the initial apartment we put an application on fell through (Metroloft is a no joke management company) because we were able to find a bigger apartment in the same building for less money and
Daria is very professional and her knowledge of the FiDi is amazing. We explained to her what we were looking for, how much we wanted to spend, and all NO-FEE which we knew is not ideal for agents.
Fortunately, for us we found a building we just had to live in (the place just felt right). And lucky for us the initial apartment we put an application on fell through (Metroloft is a no joke management company) because we were able to find a bigger apartment in the same building for less money and
Alice S.
May 29, 2011
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My roommate and I just used Urban Sanctuary and it turned out really well- which we were iffy about because of all the negative reviews on here. Also, we had a pretty small budget and we still seemed to get great service, which we were also worried about.
We did fill out papers when we first got there, but since we didn't like the first place we went to and this was our second, I can tell you that is a pretty standard practice. We didn't even fill out the whole form, it was just to let them know who we were and what our price range was, nothing binding.
We had Ida as our broker. She
We did fill out papers when we first got there, but since we didn't like the first place we went to and this was our second, I can tell you that is a pretty standard practice. We didn't even fill out the whole form, it was just to let them know who we were and what our price range was, nothing binding.
We had Ida as our broker. She
M. S.
May 09, 2011
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Bait and switch routine is accurate. After detailing for a second time the neighborhood and amenities I was looking for (already sent in an email), they kept asking me to consider other locations.
It is a low-entry business in Manhattan, so I honestly did not expect to be "wow-ed" by the agents and their general knowledge of real estate, but I was really unimpressed with the general lack of business etiquette. Agents were watching youtube videos, throwing around a nerf football and swearing in the presence of customers.
It is a low-entry business in Manhattan, so I honestly did not expect to be "wow-ed" by the agents and their general knowledge of real estate, but I was really unimpressed with the general lack of business etiquette. Agents were watching youtube videos, throwing around a nerf football and swearing in the presence of customers.
James M.
May 01, 2011
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I ran across this place completely by chance and so glad that I went with them. Reading over all of the previous negative reviews is puzzling to me; every agency you go to is going to have you sign some paperwork in order to show you their listings. Every agency is going to ask about your financial situation because they want to make sure the apartments they show you are a good fit for you.
I'd recommend asking for Tina White, she's very professional, very helpful, and was always willing to answer my questions at all hours of the day. She even got me into a 'no fee' apartment
I'd recommend asking for Tina White, she's very professional, very helpful, and was always willing to answer my questions at all hours of the day. She even got me into a 'no fee' apartment
Amber M.
Nov 20, 2010
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David M.
Oct 29, 2010
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My firm is looking for office space so I called a craigslist ad. I spoke with Ida who had the listings we met up the next day and walked over to look at a few offices in the building. Within a short period of time I found exactly what I needed. If you go there ask for Ida she knows the business and is also the ops manager so you will be in good hands.
They even were able to get me $100 off the actual listing price.
When looking for R-E it is never easy and you will never get everything you want but Urban Sanctuary will help you get close .
They even were able to get me $100 off the actual listing price.
When looking for R-E it is never easy and you will never get everything you want but Urban Sanctuary will help you get close .
Melissa R.
Feb 24, 2010
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With a 2 week deadline to find a new place Odeis Stephenson from Urban Sanctuary not only listened to our needs and concerns but delivered exactly what we were looking for without the running around other agents put us through initially. He is refreshingly honest and looks out for his clients...I have never written a review on anything, too lazy frankly, but he deserves 5 stars and tons of references. Good guy all around :)
Ben J.
Feb 12, 2010
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My two roommates and myself just signed for our apartments yesterday - here's a recap of our experience with Urban Sanctuary.
About 2 weeks ago, we found an ad we liked on Craigslist - so we inquired, and immediately heard back from a realtor at Urban Sanctuary - Odeis Stephenson. We told him what we were looking for, our budget, and he said he would compile a few listings and show us around.
Anyway, we showed up at the office on a Saturday, and he explained to us everything we needed to know. He then took us around to probably 20 apartments all around the financial district. He was completely
About 2 weeks ago, we found an ad we liked on Craigslist - so we inquired, and immediately heard back from a realtor at Urban Sanctuary - Odeis Stephenson. We told him what we were looking for, our budget, and he said he would compile a few listings and show us around.
Anyway, we showed up at the office on a Saturday, and he explained to us everything we needed to know. He then took us around to probably 20 apartments all around the financial district. He was completely
Shayne A.
Dec 16, 2009
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Apparently these realtors couldn't care less about their clients. I had an appointment with Aran Scott, but was VERY rudely passed off to someone in a leasing office of only one building- 90 Washington (not the one I had contacted Aran to see)- who was hopelessly rude, too. I got zero response from Aran, who didn't even show up for the appointment. AVOID him.
A. H.
Dec 03, 2009
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After living in the outer boroughs for several years, this is the first time I tried to look for a place in Manhattan. I found them through a Craigslist ad posted by one broker advertising a good (as it turns out, ridiculously good) price for a 1BR. She told me to show up on a Sunday at a certain time, which I did, only to find that she wasn't there. I was referred to one broker, then another one, and finally to the second broker's underling, who proceeded to take myself and a friend (wearing uncomfortable heels) on a 20-block walk to look at three apartments $1000 over the price of
George T.
Aug 21, 2009
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I was baited by their fancy advertising. The first thing the agent asked us to do was signing an agreement without explaining what it is. He wasn't knowledgable about the area and constantly had to refer to his notes and sheets to check on prices, square footage, and other info. Needless to say we felt like being ripped off. The only reason we wanted an realtor was because we hope they would provide us with useful insights about the area and finds us the best deals. A week later I gave up on this realtor and called another one within the same company. BIG MISTAKE!! The first 30min of our
