Hannah Vorst Shaffer

Jul 29, 2024 | theshoestring.org | Hannah Vorst Shaffer |Sarah Robertson

By Hannah ShafferYears ago, I waited in a line that wrapped around the block outside a Rent Noho-listed apartment. Two rental agents stood outside while potential tenants streamed through the unit. No tours or property descriptions were offered, and would-be tenants filed through 10ten or more at a time. At the end, we received application forms and were told the $35 fee was non-refundable, even if we didn't get the apartment.