My wife and I had a wonderful experience working with Taso. He listened to what we were looking for and showed us a couple of excellent options. The apartment we ended up going for was actually unlisted; we were the first ones to see it, which allowed us to apply on the spot. What's more, Taso advocated on our behalf to the landlord for our approval and even got us a discount on the monthly rent! Taso is professional, thorough, and fun. We don't think we'll be moving anytime soon, but we'll certainly be calling Taso again when we do. read more

I had a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH TASO!! DO NOT USE THIS REAL ESTATE AGENCY AND DO NOT TRUST TASO HE IS A LIAR!!! I rented a basement apartment in November. Like the other reviewers said he rushes the process and he lied. The basement apartment has a closet with meters. We asked if the meters were active because we don't want people coming into our space repeatedly. He said no they are not active we have nothing to worry about. Two months into living in my apartment I check my security cameras inside. Three men I don't recognize are inside my apartment and I call the police. It turns out it was my landlord with con Edison. My landlord did not ask me for access to my apartment and we had no idea the meters were active. These workers dirtied my carpets threw my belongings around and left the door open to the gas closet. Fast forward to now we had to let in workers again to access the meters and there was a gas leak! He lied to us about the closet to get us to sign some papers and get his check he's despicable. And he also sold me an apartment to a SLUMLORD. My apartment has rats. My apartment flooded and it had a gas leak. I will attach pictures. This man sold me an apartment with RATS AND IS A LIAR!! We found him in Craigslist. You have been warned. GO TO ANYONE ELSE BUT HIM!!! DO NOT TRUST HIM WITH YOUR TIME OR MONEY!! GO ELSEWHERE. He will move you into a slumlords place for a quick buck and lie to your face and take your money. read more

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I am going to be honest with my review and not sugarcoat anything. I had a horrible experience with them. I'm not too familiar with Astoria. Having a realtor really helped. However, everything i was shown was a total DUMP! The realtor kept pushing every apartment shown to me like it was a cure for cancer, and if i didn't pop the pill, i would die. Get your sausage off of me and let me breathe, will ya! Dump after dump and the agent says: WOW! LOOK AT THIS! I replied with: WHAT AM I LOOKING AT??? Just because the walls keep getting painting white doesn't mean its a BRAND NEW apartment, and doesn't mean its gut renovated. I had very specific instructions. A 1 bedroom between $1,500 - $2,000 near the train station. As close to gut renovated as possible. You want money (50% commission) then show me something worthy of your commission. Not asking for anyone's kidney. The whole irony of it all is, the dump they showed appears on StreetEasy repeatedly because nobody wants it. The landlord should gut renovate, if he wants steady income. Fool! Get this. The realtor finally shows me something nice. Its the last apartment shown, and its over my 2K price range (Almost $2500). I was only shown 1 nice place out of all ones we visited. Really? The agent kept using their intimidation tactics on me! I was like: REALLY?? Don't try it. I had my sleazy glasses on that day, and could spot a sleazy used car salesmen from a mile away. The owner of this place is hardcore sleazy. I don't need a big Greek man with hair on his back to force me into signing a lease, and forking over cash he does NOT deserve! I don't even know why i used their services because realtors aren't needed anymore with StreetEasy. Just like headhunters aren't needed anymore with Indeed.com. It was just a horrible experience all around. After everything ended, the agent kept calling me NONSTOP to force me to take it and kept saying how it won't be on the market long. Great! Let someone else take it. Stop forcing things on me!! Unbelievable. Agent got BLOCKED!!! Desperate for money and yet you couldn't even give me a $50.00 rent discount. Not a good salesmen. I have no idea how they're scamming people now during a pandemic especially when Astoria has tons of listings, and no renters, and all those 100 year old, red brick buildings offer ZERO amenities and probably hasn't been gut renovated in 100 years. The luxury high rise condos in LIC have dropped a lot and one can even score a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with a laundry list of amenities for under $2,700.00. Doorman, spa, BBQ lounge, tenant lounge, pet grooming facility, gym, etc. I told them: Don't show me anything that isn't good enough for you cause if its not GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU, it is NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!!! You know that 100 year expression, right? "Of course he knows the devil. He works in REAL ESTATE." Good luck, Astoria Apartments! read more

Highly recommend!!! Taso & Kim are exceptional brokers. They were beyond professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. They helped me get the apartment of my dreams and made the entire process seamless. They are fantastic and will accommodate all of your needs! read more

Finding a place in New York is NOT an easy task. It's stressful to say the least and my heart goes out to anyone who is searching. But if you're reading this you might be one of the lucky ones who discovered Astoria Apartments LLC. I had the great pleasure of meeting Taso who was an absolute gentleman and helped me find a place that I'm happy to call my home. What amazed me most was the fact that for someone who's been in this industry for as long as he has, Taso still GENUINELY cares about his clients and is willing to work with them even if their budget is on the lower side (that was my case). I couldn't be more grateful for his services and if you're tired (like I was) about worrying about where you're going to live next, let Astoria Apartments LLC put those worries to rest. Thank you for everything, Erik read more

Taso has come through in a pinch TWICE now for me. When I needed a last minute apartment, he was able to make it happen. Not only that, but his close connections and relationships with Astoria landlords is paramount to other companies in Queens. He was able to secure us a beautiful apartment one block from the train in the most bustling part of Astoria. Not only that, but he worked with me remotely as I was living across the country. He made it very easy and comfortable and we had the keys and signed our lease within days. I wouldn't work with anyone else in NYC, honestly. His entire staff are very efficient and friendly, and have your best interest in mind always. A very happy client yet again! read more

Taso the Broker is EXCELLENT. I had been looking for an apartment for 2 months, dealt with an agent who really didn't care or advocate for me. I saw an ad for a 1BR in Astoria near the train. My move-in date is 3/1 so Taso being the great person that he is drove 45 minutes to show me the apartment on the same day I called to inquire, Sunday (2/20/22). I was able put a deposit down immediately and my lease signing is 2/22. Thank you Taso!!!! read more

Taso from Astoria Apartments was very thorough and responsive during our process of looking for a new place and signing a lease. He was always on time with follow up calls and meets and answered all questions thoroughly and quickly. He did not boast a steroetypical "realtor salesman" type personality and was just honest and spoke with us like equals. He was very responsible with Covid concerns. Would absolutely recommend this service. read more

Taso was great, he super helpful and knew exactly what I wanted. I saw other apartments with other brokers but in the end, I chose the one Taso showed me. He was very clear and transparent through the entire process. He even made himself available on move in day for some very last minute issues. He was the perfect bridge between landlord and tenant! read more

Taso is great. He was honest and forthright with all of his listings, stayed open late to show me apartments, and maintained constant contact throughout the process. Im very happy with the apartment he found me. He is my first and only recommend in the area. 5 stars, great dude. read more

From start to finish Taso was amazing. After having bad experiences with realtors on the past, it was refreshing to do business with an honest and reliable man. If you're on the fence about using a realtor, you don't need to worry at all when it comes to Taso. He is a real one! Thank you again! read more

I'll be the first to admit I was skeptical to come across a realtor in Astoria with rave reviews. I am not a skeptic anymore. After a horrible experience a few years back with Alexiou Realtors and turning to Craigslist to find an apartment, I was reluctant to follow the lead of my boyfriend into the office of another realtor in Astoria. Taso proved me wrong, and I am so glad he did. Taso listens. (Yes, really!) From the get-go we were honest about our budget and what we wanted in our next apartment (hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, backyard, gas stove, and a bathtub). When Taso called and said he had a place to show us a few days later, he described a unicorn apartment within 5 minutes to the train. The apartment had everything on our list, was in our budget, and a parking spot! We cannot thank Taso enough for the time he spent working with us and our new landlord to have the apartment painted a color we were able to choose, and then had his own personal cleaning service go in a day before our move to clean up the mess the contractor left. As a business, I am sure a 5 star review is appreciated, but I have to imagine new business is even better. In the last month we have referred two other couples to Taso, and he did it again with showing them only ONE apartment and them swooping it up. Taso is a magician; he doesn't work to waste your time, he works to get it done and do it well. We are so grateful for everything he has done for us, and our friends. read more

My experience with Taso has been nothing less than extraordinary! Apartment hunting can be such a hassle and a very time consuming task but Taso made the process seamless and stress free. He listened closely to exactly what we were looking for in an apartment as far as price, location and space goes, without wasting our time or his. He is attentive and truly cares to ensure that your satisfied with the apartment you've chosen. Many realtors also have a reputation of making you feel rushed and pressured. However, Taso is different. He was really patient with us understanding that choosing a new place to call our "home" was an important and serious decision to say the least. Thank you Taso for making this such a positive experience for us, we are truly grateful! -Karolyn read more

I was on craigslist looking for a 1 bedroom apt in Astoria when I came across a listing that was within my budget and looked nice. Taso was the contact person, so I gave him a call right then and within 30 hours I had seen the apartment, gotten all my paperwork to Taso's associate Joanne, and signed a lease. A very fast and efficient process if you know what you're looking for and have your finances/paperwork in order. A few more points: 1) The pictures in the craigslist ad were all of the actual apartment that was on the market...no surprises which was nice. 2) A couple points about the apartment were slightly exaggerated in the ad (i.e. the ad said king sized bedroom and it's actually queen-sized, and the ad said the apartment size was 600+ sq feet but it's closer to 550 sq ft). These were fairly minor things and certainly not a deal breaker. 3) Broker fee was one month's rent which is fair for NYC. If you see an ad from Astoria Apartments on craigslist and you're curious about the place, it's worth inquiring with them for more information! They are good people. read more

Taso was very responsive and got us a well-appointed unit for a fair price. Would recommend his services

My roommate-to-be and I have never gone through the chaos that is the New York Apartment hunt. We lucked out when we happened upon Taso from Astoria Apartments. He made the process painless and efficient, helping us navigate NYC real estate and the application process. We have found our dream apartment and would 100% use Taso again, should we ever decide to leave our new home. read more

I too worked w Taso and then watched him show several apts in my building to other ppl and he lies allllllll the time. So assume he's lying and do your research. Brokers fee is demanded in cash. No joke. He sent me to Citibank and when I couldn't take out over $500 at a time from the ATM he argued w me that I could and should go back and try again. Showed me terrible apts and I took the best of the worst. Lied about a leak in one apt. And lied about the apt I took. I asked about the driveway behind my apt he lied and said no one uses it and it's used ALL the time. People park back there and it's residential and commercial garages. So noisy and no privacy. Then while I've been living here apts opened up in my building and I could overhear his lies as he shows the apts to other ppl. Landlord ripped the floor out 2 yrs ago and never fixed it and he lied and said the floor is sticky and that means they just took it out. Didn't get fixed until at least 6 months later. While I was signing my lease he asked me to lie to the landlord. Plus lie to another girl signing her lease. He apparently was charging her more than he showed me the same apt for and he didn't want her to know. Lastly you will wait around forever to be helped in this office. Waited to be seen when I made an appt. Then when I retuned to take the apt, he left to show someone else some places and I had to stand around for over an hour waiting for him. Like any realtor, you may or may not see a good apt - it depends on timing. But when you see them w these guys they will lie and intimidate you just to get you in there. Good luck! read more

Very easy to get to, Very help full staff, especially Taso he help us out with everything, and got us a good deal, and the best part is, yes honest, Yes you have to pay more for a realtor, but he's worth it. read more

If I could give Kim 5 stars and Taso -5 stars I would. Taso is probably the worst human ever. If you want to get scammed and listen to him verbally abuse his workers (Kim), and have him take you for all you got then he is the man for you! I worked with Kim for most of my search, she was amazing. She was responsive and willing to go out of her way for any and all of my needs. Taso on the other hand... The apartment I rented- the landlord was unavailable so he completely took over. The place was a complete shit hole. I was promised refinished bathrooms, a clean apartment, fixed flooring and walls, and Windows that i could open and close (yes you heard me right, I went a year with non functional Windows even after many complaints to 311) upon move in. Nothing was fixed, I had to paint my entire apartment myself, and I wasn't able to move in until 9:30pm on my move in date because they couldn't let me in until the cleaning lady finished... Weird. A year later I didn't renew my apartment and I had to pay for everything to be fixed because Taso never told my landlord any of the problems upon move in because Taso charged my landlord claiming that it was all fixed and in prime condition! I was screwed. Of course Taso told my landlord I was lying so... well, yea I had to pay for the damage I had moved in with. Stay away from this guy. You have been warned! read more

My wife and I rented an apartment through this broker. The apartment is Ok but the broker is rude and very inefficient. When we are satisfied by an apartment, the first lady asked for $200 deposit, within a minute, the second guy asked for $400, and then when we come back to their office, their boss asked for $800 deposit, which is rather inconsitent. After that, their boss, Taso IIRC, asked us to come to sign it on one Saturday but have us wait for him two hours! I was told by one of his employee that only their boss can prepare the documents. In the day when we are moving to, he even shouted at my wife over the phone just because we move directly to the apartment without going to his office first. My suggestion would be that Do not do business with this broker. There are some others nearby. If you have to , do not give them any deposit until they have prepared all the lease agreement and everything is settled. I feel they(at least their boss) just want to earn your broker fee. read more

We met with a lot of agents in out search for apartments and Taso was by far one of the most professional. We eventually did rent the apartment he showed us and so far we are very happy. Thanks! read more

A lot of these reviews have commented on Taso's pushiness or unscrupulousness, but they fail to understand that real estate is its own beast, especially NY real estate. And compared to other realtors, this guy is a stand-out in Astoria. He's a big personality, a very bada-bing-bada-boom kind of guy. I'd want to go to a Yankee game with him. While sitting in his unfortunately small office, you'll hear him talk to a client in blue-collar English (cursing, straight-talk, and all) and then seamlessly start talking to a landlord on the phone in Greek. He's got a very set way of doing things, he knows how good he is, and can gauge who you are and what you'll be needing. For me, that's good enough. Any other attribute he has I can't see another realtor not having as well--being the middle man is a very stressful and desperate kind of job. Sometimes his selling points are a little transparent and redundant. I wouldn't call it pushy, so much as lazy. But I honestly didn't feel like he was ripping us off; he's a family man with a very straightforward and down-to-earth approach. Plus he drives clients to apartments in a BMWish luxury car, which loses a bit of its appeal when you realize it has clutter in it. Broker's fee is 1 month + $50 credit check (which is about $10 more than it should be, but still significantly less than other places). Cash only on fee, bring bank statement and pay stubs. You'll be fine. I know it's hard, and I know that we're at the bottom of the food chain, but you'll find a place. read more

Danielle is the worst. We recently got an apartment through these people and the apartment is great. It's a wonderful neighborhood, the other people in the building are great and the landlord is an awesome guy. But Astoria Apartments is a terrible terrible place. We saw a total of 3 apartments, the first of which Danielle kept saying, "I don't usually pressure people, but you guys should decide to put down the money for this place today," when I had already told her it was out of my price range. Why was she pushing this so annoyingly? Because the more expensive the apartment is, the more money we have to pay for the Realtor fee, which we knew absolutely nothing about until after we and the landlord had signed the lease. Before we moved out here, we lived an hour+ away from this office. One day, she scheduled a time for us to drive out because she said she had a couple of places to show us. 15 minutes before we got there, when she very well knew we were already on our way, she texted me saying that SHE ACTUALLY HAD NOTHING TO SHOW US. Seriously, if you're the type of person who can't afford to have your time and money go to waste, do NOT do business with these people. They sell more headaches than they do apartments. read more

I have been renting places in the NYC using realtors, mostly. So far I had the best success with Astoria Apartments LLC. I wasn't really liking my old landlord for some various reasons - 1) wouldn't provide me with much heat, 2) never fixed the windows I requested and they would always remain open, 3) place had mice. So I decided to look for another apartment. When I came to Taso and his team, I was able to find a place immediately - actually the same day. Taso's coworker Kim T, also helped a lot with a lot with this apartment - figuring things out with the landlord, showing me the place and making sure everything goes very smoothly. The only thing I was a bit uncomfortable with was after signing the lease about 2 weeks in advance, I didn't get any keys or copy of the lease. Previously I have always got the apartment keys when I signed the lease. But it didn't really matter. I trusted them and they made the entire thing a smooth transaction for me. So I am grateful for that. I read a few reviews like they "made" someone get a $500 good faith deposit in cash or "made" someone get the entire realtor fee in cash ... I must say, so far any good faith deposit that I made was in cash. The rest of the fee that I paid, Taso mentioned I could give him either back check or cash (just so I don't have to pay the $10 back check fee), which I thought was considerate. In any case, I'd definitely use Astoria Apartment's service again if and when I have to look for a place in future. Thank you Taso and Kim for your help with my current apartment. read more

Kim Trilling helped us secure an absolutely beautiful apartment a year ago, with an amazingly kind and attentive landlord (a very hard combo to find, we got very lucky). Incredibly happy with the apartment and the effort Kim and Taso put into closing the deal. I found the listing on Craigslist and contacted Kim. She was very kind and understanding of what we wanted and listened to our situation. One of my roommates had poor finances but she was able to help us secure the apartment by moving in earlier. The whole situation required a hectic bit of shuffling and the apartment wasn't 100% ready when we moved in, but it all worked out in the end. Taso was super smooth when closing the deal with the landlord, it was impressive to watch. A year later still loving the apartment and plan to stay here for many years to come. Best to Kim and Taso and thanks for your help last year. read more

Trying to find a place to live in New York is such a pain in the a$$, but when you have a broker like Taso,who will make it quick and painless for you, it's all worth it. I must say I have had my share of lazy brokers who do nothing more but post a listing on craigslist, show you the apartment, and then make over a grand by spending just a quick few minutes showing you one measly apartment. I don't know about you but I've always felt robbed by brokers. In This case however, for the first time I felt that the broker I used deserved every penny. Taso went above and beyond to accommodate my needs and wants while providing me with as many options as possible. If you are looking for a place to move to in Astoria, This is the place to go, and Taso is your man. Best of luck! read more

Update: Still happily living in the apartment Taso found us, 3 years later. The landlord is thorough & the super is kind. Maybe I lucked out?... In my opinion, Taso is a great realtor. One star reviews call him "pushy"?...Are we talking about church or a realtor's office? My situation: Old apartment was month-to-month - and ceilings were getting leaky, neighbors were getting noisy and we knew it was time to bail. But we didn't want to give our notice until we found a decent one-bedroom in the right location for a fair price. After a week and a half of combing Craigslist, dealing with attitudes, and seeing scummy apartments, we were pretty sure we'd have to wait another month before we moved. It was late in the day, so I decided to search one last time - and saw a listing for a promising apartment. My guy got on the phone and 15 minutes later, we were at Astoria Apartments shaking hands with Taso as he ushered us to his SUV and drove us straight there. The place looked great, and the price was right - $200 less than our max! We know better than to say yes on the spot, so we decided to take a hike and talk it over. Taso had already said there was someone considering the apartment, but he also said he'd hold it for us overnight on our word - no deposit. After a couple hours we called back, made sure it was still available, and confirmed all the fees. Unlike other local realtors, his fee was only one month's rent and a credit check. Next, we called our landlord and dropped the axe, then called him back and said yes. He held the apartment for us till the following evening. We met him and the landlord back at the office, talked a bit, went through all the paperwork, and sealed the deal. Maybe best of all, he actually gave us a copy of the credit report we paid for - a first for me. I've never known my credit score in my life. I really can't imagine things going more smoothly. As for the reviews accusing him of working for the landlords - DUH. From the get go he told us he rented out all apartments in this particular building, and the disclosure agreement we signed clearly stated he was the agent for the landlord. I'd rather deal with a realtor who actually knows the landlord and gets him in the office to meet us before anyone signs anything. I wish we'd found Taso earlier. I recommend him, without a doubt. read more

My girlfriend and I were looking for apartments all over Brooklyn and Queens using Padmapper and Craigslist, with no favorable results. An Astoria-dwelling couple whom we're friends with recommended Astoria Apartments, as they found a fantastic one-bedroom through the office. We met with Taso a few weeks later, and he didn't waste any time in taking us out in his car to view three unlisted places. We ended up signing on the second place; a two bedroom which we got for a great price (and the greatest landlord ever). Although this is my fifth NYC apartment, it's the first I found by using a broker. While the initial broker's fee may turn a lot of people off, it's totally worth it as you get access to tons of unlisted homes. Taso has a wheeler and dealer personality that may be grating to some, but he gets the job done. read more

We must have met with like 10 other realtors before meeting Taso from Astoria Apartments. None of whom made us feel very comfortable in finding something in our price range: $2700 for a 3 bedroom. When we walked into his office he immediately welcomed me by my first name. He has excellent interpersonal skills! Some of the realtors we met with were just not as well mannered. When you speak to Taso you quickly understand that this is a man that knows the neighborhood well and is very connected to the people who live in it. My roommate and I agreed that so far he was the best realtor we had met so far. We came in looking to see a few places but we had our hearts set on a place we've seen already but he had listed as well. He had new listings coming in every hour or so and wanted to make sure we saw other places as well. Other realtors only showed us 1 or 2 places. Taso showed us 4 places and had more listings coming up as we were meeting. Ultimately we settled on the place we had originally hoped for. Taso knows exactly what the landlords are looking for. He went over our finances meticulously and pieced everything together to make very clear and well organized reports for the landlord to look over. We all have decent finances but he presented our documents in such a way that was simplified and highlighted our strengths. He really goes out of his way to make sure you feel comfortable to and to make sure everyone's needs are met. If I could.. I would give him 6 stars just for this... After we signed the lease he brought us back to the apartment and helped us take measurements of the bedrooms. One of the rooms was much smaller and our new roommate needed dimensions to plan for furniture. He did not have to do that! But he did graciously. OUTSTANDING guy! Great character. Extremely helpful. Well organized. Very connected to the community. Seriously! This is the realtor I'm going to tell my friends to go to when they move out here. read more

Easy and painless. I saw an ad on Craig'sList so my roommates and I decided to check it out. I called the number provided and spoke to Taso. He asked me some preliminary questions to find out our occupations, yearly income, and if we had pets. Pretty standard. We went to his office and filled out a form describing what we were interested in. He showed us two places, one which I inquired about and another at a slightly higher price. The first apartment we saw (more expensive) was really lovely. Great location and really bright and spacious. The landlord (who renovated the apartment) was there and we got to ask him some questions about the apartment. The second apartment (on Craigslist) was cheaper and absolutely beautiful. The landlord renovated this apartment and there is honestly nothing bad I can say about this place. The pictures on Craigslist were spot on. It is a little farther away from the train which is why I figured it lasted so long on Craigslist. But distance to the train wasnt something my roommates and I cared about. We went back to Taso's office and put a deposit down that night. He asked for cash, which is also pretty standard, in my experience, receipts were provided accordingly. I didnt feel pushed in to doing anything I didnt want to. Taso organized a time for us to meet with the landlords. He scheduled our lease signing and key pick up, and sent me a friendly reminder on the day of each appointment, just to confirm. He always referred to us by our names and went the extra mile by showing us some great places to visit around the area. He organized everything for us, made copies of everything, and explained everything in full detail before we signed the lease. Also, our landlords are sweethearts and really look out for my roommates and I. Taso has some great connections in Astoria which is why he was able to show us more than one place, unlike some of these other brokers who pressure you on putting a deposit down for the first place you see. But thats only half of it. As renters, you have to know what you're looking for, only then will any realtor be able to help you find your dream home. read more

I was panicking about my move... every broker showed me crappy apartments that I would need to sell an organ to afford. Dave was fantastic! He knew exactly what I wanted and fought to get it for me. I am so pleased with the place he found, and the broker's fee was fair- one month's rent! Other brokers wanted about twice the amount. read more

After endlessly searching Craigslist and realtor websites for a new apartment in Astoria, I was starting to get frustrated and decided that I would spend one more year in an apartment I hated. Most realtors didn't return my calls or the apartments I saw were grossly misrepresented in ads. Something in my mind told me to look one last time. I did a quick search on Craigslist on a Saturday morning and saw a new ad that sounded too good to be true -- Good location? Check. Good price? Check. Large bedroom? Check. Dog friendly? Check. I texted the number in the ad and received a response from Taso within a couple of minutes asking if I had time to call him. We scheduled an appointment for later that day. When I arrived at the office, I filled out a brief form and then Taso drove me to the apartment. It was so much better than I thought it would be. A brand new apartment with gorgeous wood floors, a high end bathroom and kitchen (granite, custom cabinets, beautiful tile), and wall to wall closets in the huge king size bedroom. The list was endless. I wanted the apartment! I filled out some additional paperwork and Taso told me he would call me later that day once he ran the credit check. Taso called a few hours later to tell me I was approved and that I could come by the next day to sign the lease. The landlord was looking for immediate occupancy (12/7) but Taso was able to talk him into a January 1 lease for me. I just got back from signing my new lease at Astoria Apartments LLC and I couldn't be more excited. Taso and his team are wonderful, professional, and easy to work with. They get exclusive listings to the best apartments in Astoria so if you're looking for an apartment in Astoria, check out Astoria Apartments LLC. read more

I just moved to Astoria and checked Craigslist for apartments for rent. I called and it was an ad from Taso within 30 minutes we were seating in his car driving to see the apartment. A week after I had the keys to my apartment. He really was helpful, honest, he knows what he is doing, sharp, on top of things. His coworker Kim is also amazing. She gave me tips since I am new in the area for groceries shopping and things to do, what to avoid, etc. My landlord is an angel. I will definitely recommend them and use their services again. read more

Thanks to the wonderful Taso and Kim, my boyfriend and I are now living in the absolute PERFECT Astoria apartment. At first I was skeptical to view Craigslist apartments (where we saw the posts) - have no fear! Astoria Apartments LLC is a very reliable broker office with a location just off of the Ditmars stop. It's clear that they are one of the top Astoria broker offices, because they have so many landlords that reach out to them looking for new tenants. There were lots of apt selections that were in our price range, size, and ideal location, so it was great that we had options. Taso and Kim are on top of their game at all times. They were accommodating to our busy schedules and were very informed on any questions or concerns we had. When we found an apt we were interested in, the landlords were strict about approving tenants and wanted to make sure we were the right candidates to move in. Taso and Kim knew exactly how to represent us and show that we would make for great tenants for these landlords. These landlords were also slower than most to make their decision - Taso constantly followed up with them to make sure this decision would happen in a timely manner. We were in constant communication until our apartment was approved and secured. And finally, they were very enjoyable people to spend this time with. HIGHLY recommended. 10/10. 5 stars. A+. What more can I say? :) Thanks, Taso and Kim! We are so happy with our apartment and it's all thanks to you. read more

We have seen at least 15 if not 20 places in Astoria before we called Taso and asked to see an apartment that he had listed on craigslist. We set up a time and place to meet and were greeted by a guy with a bold personality. I couldn't say it better than fellow Yelper Kurt Q: "He's a big personality, a very bada-bing-bada-boom kind of guy." This is a huge advantage, as he explains everything to you. He took us in his car to see the apartment, pointing each and every business and restaurant along the way. He lived in the area for most of his life and has been working here for over 20 years and he certainly knows everything there is to know about the neighborhood, the landlords, etc. Taso is VERY organized. If you've looked for apartments in NYC, you know how bad brokers can be. Always late, never have the right papers, keys, whatever. There's always *some* issue. Not with this guy. Everything is exactly according to plan. Throughout the whole process he kept us informed on what's gonna happen, when it's going to happen and how. He walked us through the entire lease, explaining everything, answered all the questions we had and was patient throughout the whole process. On the day we saw the apartment he spent three hours with us, first showing us the apartment, then driving us around the neighborhood (during the coldest week in the year and in the middle of a snow storm) to point out places of interest like public transportation, supermarkets, gyms, you name it. Last thing I'm going to say: When he showed us the apartment, people were still living in it. Unlike most other brokers, he first gave them a heads-up call to let them know we were coming. Some brokers just knock on the door and open it with their key if there is no answer after 5 seconds. He also made copies of our photo IDs and said he keeps a record of everyone he takes to see an apartment, so if there's a problem or something is missing, he will know exactly who he showed it to. I appreciate that, mostly because I know that if we ever leave this amazing apartment we got through him, he will have the courtesy to call us before he shows it and keep tabs on who he shows it to. read more

It was extremely helpful to contact Taso. Not only him, but also his team are super professional. I must highlight the attention and time that was reserved for me. They make things to happen, and I recommend everyone who is looking for renting a house, apartments or studios to go to Astoria Apartments LLC. The options range from all types to all types. Pragmatic - is another word that I've found to match with the company's characteristic. read more

I must say, Taso is really great. I had contacted him to view an apartment he posted on Craigslist but the unit had been rented two days prior. He took down me and my roommates information and I figured I wouldn't hear from him again. About a week later he texts me that another 3br was on the market, and it is exactly what we're looking for in the part of Astoria that I wanted to stay in at a great price. He sets up a viewing for us the next day, we love it and put down a deposit, he honors it and doesn't show the unit to anyone else over the weekend. We signed this past Monday and I couldn't be happier. Standard brokers fee, but he works with people he trusts which is more than I can say about a lot of NYC brokers. Our landlord is attentive and the apartment is well maintained. Taso is a family man and true to his word. I would definitely recommend working with him to find your perfect apartment. read more

We walked into Taso's office, and left that day signing a lease on a beautiful apartment right off of 30th ave in Astoria. Taso has a working relationship with many landlords in the area so he really takes to heart the tenants he works with and the best for both us and the landlord. He went out of his way to make everything as clear and simple as possible for us. He's very friendly and assertive- in a good way. Taso is upfront, honest, and not out to scam you by any means. He gave it to us straight, and got us exactly what we were looking for. If you want a good experience in finding your next apartment, definitely call Taso or Kim. They REALLY know what they are doing! read more

Horrible! I was on the other end of a rental...I was a tenant moving out. I had thought I was going to stay initially and had given him (Taso or Anastasios Makedon) $200 for a "lease fee." When I decided to move, he told me that if I helped him rent the place and made it easy to show, he would refund me the money. I did exactly that, it rented quickly and I called and texted for about a week asking when I could pick up the refund. When he finally called me back, he began berating me and said I didn't do enough work to merit the $200. I told him, "Look, are you a man of your word or not?" And he clearly isn't. read more

I always like to give the good with the bad. Anytime I see a 100% scathing review always think "yeah this person must have an axe to grind". Anyway, started the annoying process of contacting realtors via Zillow, etc., found something interesting on Craig's List and inquired. It had Kim's # on it, and she was very responsive. I like this. I am about to plop down quite a few thousand dollars here, so please at least do me the courtesy of trying to earn that few-grand-you-make-for-15-minutes-work... Anyway I digress... I had become obsessed with getting outdoor space (for my pet), and I drive (motorcycle and car) so parking was also a "very-nice-to-have" option. The original apartment was no longer available but she wanted to show me something in the neighborhood I liked (half block away from current!) and said it had a driveway and backyard (exclusive use). It was a lower level apartment converted into a legal 1st floor and it was definitely (somewhat)acceptable against some of the 1960s apartments I was shown by other realtors, not to mention ridiculous pricing on new-construction-rentals (another rant to post somewhere else). Backyard was great and driveway was...TINY but hey it's a driveway in Astoria (like a unicorn). They were very nice and responsive throughout the whole process, and had discussed with them specifically using the driveway for my car. They had both told me "yes you can use it as a driveway to park your car in. Buy a sign and yellow paint and paint the curb". I saw the curb wasn't lowered so even asked again to be sure; Kim's response was "Taso said you can use it as a driveway". GREAT. Met the owners and they were awesome; took care of some things I had requested before moving in. So when I finally removed the iceberg of snow from in front of the driveway, squeezed the car into it. A few days go by and I get a text from the landlord "You have to move the car, it is not a legal driveway". Explained that the brokers told me specifically that I can and even wrote it into the lease. Here is where I MESSED UP. PEOPLE, ALWAYS SCRUTINIZE THE LEASE. BRING IT TO A LAWYER OR A FRIEND TRUST ME. I get home look at the lease and remember him talking about the driveway and dog as he wrote them in as an amendment. When I read the lease it only said (included the dog) "use of front space". So I know when it comes down to it I have to get the car out and don't have too much recourse. Talked to Taso and explained that this was a selling point and he started with the "what I really meant was you can park on the street in front, buy some cones". Now living a half block away for 8 years I don't need to be told this. ANYONE can park in front. He then said he would talk to the landlord. Calls me back and says "ok if you take the sign down its ok". GREAT. Then calls me a few days later, and starts abruptly telling me how I need to remove the car. UMM. WHAT? Barely could get a word in edgewise as he would not listen to my logic, and really must have believed that he never told me I can use it to park a car. I tried to inject some logic but got more defensive and loud and he finally just said "bye" and hung up on me. I looked up a text where Kim said "yes Taso said you can use it as a driveway" and forwarded a screenshot of it to them both. Nothing. No response. After about a week I wrote something like "I guess your silence means you are too proud to apologize or you don't care". Kim responded and after some back and forth (where she was VERY nice by the way) I just decided to let it go. She invited me to the office to talk to Taso but I am so annoyed I decided to just leave it at this 100% honest review. Keep in mind Taso never responded to any of those texts. Some sort of financial compensation would have been great, but honestly an apology from Taso would have been enough to at least NOT write this review IMO most brokers are snake-oil salesmen (and women) and this experience just kept that spirit alive. PROS: They are responsive, gave me a little break on the broker fee as the rental price was a bit higher than I wanted to go CONS: Misleading me about an amenity (and fairly major selling point), throwing the broker-fee discount in my face when I complained LESSON: ALWAYS READ YOUR LEASE! SIDE-RANT: Maybe the rentals wouldn't be so high, if there wasn't a broker's office every third store front in Astoria????? read more