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NYC apartment hunting tips: Experts weigh in on key issues

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  • Another way to prepare is by getting together your bank statement, letter of employment and recent tax return -- or your BLT, said Noah Kaplan, a licensed real estate salesperson with the Corcoran Group. Have your credit score handy too, he added.
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  • If the funds for your down payment are in an IRA or other financial account, square it away before you start looking, Bass said.
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  • Many renters are opposed to paying broker fees, especially since base rents in New York are so expensive, Kaplan said. But he advised to be prepared to pay one, just in case.
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  • Andrew Barrocas, CEO of MNS, recommended investing in renter's insurance.
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Finding an apartment in New York City is tough.

It entails scouring listings, calling brokers, scrambling to see 10 apartments in a day and handing over all your personal finance information — and money — to complete strangers.

To help you navigate the market this spring and summer, we asked area real estate experts for insider tips:

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