StreetEasy
New York City home search site and app for rentals, sales and building data, owned by Zillow.
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Is StreetEasy free?
Yes, free to use
Switch from StreetEasy to
All 2
ZillowFree
CraigslistFree plan + paid
- Verified facts
- 5 of 5
- Alternatives ranked
- 2
- Approved reviews
- 0
- Visits sent from here
- 0
About StreetEasy
StreetEasy is the main property search site for New York City, covering rentals and homes for sale across the five boroughs plus nearby New Jersey towns such as Jersey City and Hoboken. It is built around how New Yorkers actually search: filters for pets, doormen and elevators, pages for individual buildings and new developments, neighbourhood guides, and detailed market data and reports. Buyers and sellers can be matched with licensed agents from partner brokerages through its Experts programme, which earns StreetEasy a referral fee rather than charging the user, and owners can list rentals or sales themselves. Searching is free on the web and in the iOS and Android apps; the business is paid for by listing fees and agent advertising. It is a Zillow brand, so its listings overlap with Zillow's but the tools are tuned to the NYC market. If you are not looking in the New York area, it is of little use, and a national portal will serve you better.
Best for: Anyone renting, buying or selling a home in New York City or nearby New Jersey.
Pros and cons
What works
- Filters built for NYC, such as doorman, elevator and pets
- Building pages, market data and neighbourhood guides
- Free to search, with owner listings allowed
Why people leave
- Only covers the New York City area and parts of New Jersey
- Many rentals are still listed by brokers who may charge fees
- Agent matching is a referral programme, not neutral advice
StreetEasy vs Zillow and Craigslist
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | StreetEasy | Zillow | Craigslist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Free app | Free app | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
Top StreetEasy alternatives
See all 2- 1Zillow68.8
Same parent company with national coverage, useful if you are also looking outside New York.
- 2Craigslist52.6
Still used for no-fee rentals and room shares listed directly by owners in NYC.
Why people left StreetEasy
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StreetEasy: common questions
What is StreetEasy?
StreetEasy: New York City home search site and app for rentals, sales and building data, owned by Zillow. Best for anyone renting, buying or selling a home in New York City or nearby New Jersey. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is StreetEasy free?
Yes, StreetEasy is free to use.
Is StreetEasy open source?
No, StreetEasy is not open source.
What platforms does StreetEasy run on?
StreetEasy is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to StreetEasy?
The highest-ranked StreetEasy alternatives right now are Zillow and Craigslist. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
StreetEasy vs Zillow: what's the difference?
Both StreetEasy and Zillow are free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.