No-Fee Apartments • Norwood, Bronx
No-Fee Apartments in Norwood, Bronx (2026)
Since June 11, 2025, the FARE Act (NYC Local Law 119 of 2024) bars a landlord's broker, including the agent who posted the listing, from charging you a fee. You pay a broker only if you hire your own, and landlords must disclose every fee you have to pay before you sign. Norwood scores 5.4/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#3 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data), with 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries.
Norwood at a glance
Norwood offers a distinctive living experience in Bronx.
What to look for in a no-fee apartment in Norwood
Norwood has a specific housing profile that affects your no-fee search. Its practical score is 3/10 (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer), and the most common residential building class is walk-up apartments (36% of residential tax lots in NYC's PLUTO data). These are the considerations that matter most here:
- •Under the FARE Act (NYC Local Law 119 of 2024), the landlord's agent and the listing agent can't charge you a fee
- •No one can require you to hire a broker to rent an apartment
- •If you hire your own broker, the fee is whatever you agree to in writing
- •Landlords must disclose every fee you have to pay before you sign the lease
- •Watch for charges that replace a broker fee under different names
How to verify a no-fee listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed no-fee apartment in Norwood, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Get the landlord's list of every fee in writing before signing any application
- ✓Ask directly who the agent works for — the landlord or you
- ✓Refuse any background or credit check fee above $20 (New York State cap)
- ✓Check if the apartment is listed directly by management or through an intermediary
- ✓Compare the asking rent with similar apartments to spot costs moved into the rent
Want a deeper dive? Read our full How to Find an Apartment in NYC guide.
About Norwood, Bronx
Norwood is a neighborhood in Bronx with its own distinct character and community.
Norwood scores 5.4/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #3 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in Norwood vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. DwellCheck lists 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries for Norwood, including Norwood-205 St, Mosholu Pkwy.
A typical 200m circle in Norwood holds about 399 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 10/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Norwood: Mosholu Parkway, Williamsbridge Oval, Valentine Varian House. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Valentine Varian House, about 80m.
Subway stations in Norwood
Who Norwood is best for
A neighborhood worth exploring for its unique qualities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a no-fee place in Norwood?
Norwood pricing varies by block and building. Norwood ranks #3 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (5.4/10). Known for botanical garden adjacent and van cortlandt park, Norwood has a rental market where no-fee options depend heavily on building era and management. Norwood offers a distinctive living experience in Bronx.
How much should I expect to pay in Norwood?
Pricing in Norwood varies widely by block, building age, and floor. Bronx is a large borough with significant rent variation — always compare at least 3-4 listings before committing.
Is Norwood actually a good fit for someone looking for a no-fee apartment?
Depends on your priorities. Norwood scores 3/10 on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer) and 5.5/10 on commute (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood). It tends to work best for nyc newcomers. The no-fee inventory specifically depends on building stock, which you can verify address by address.
How do I get around from Norwood?
DwellCheck lists 2 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries, including Norwood-205 St (D) and Mosholu Pkwy (4). The commute score is 5.5/10 (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood); it is not a travel time, so check the trip to your own destination.
What about safety in Norwood?
Block-by-block variation is significant — two addresses a quarter mile apart can have very different safety profiles. Bronx averages 515.9 reported incidents per 300m radius and 2.7 shooting incidents per 500m. The only way to know for a specific address is to check the NYPD data within a walking radius.
Are there parks or green space near Norwood?
A typical 200m circle in Norwood holds about 399 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 10/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Norwood: Mosholu Parkway, Williamsbridge Oval, Valentine Varian House. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Valentine Varian House, about 80m. The outdoor score is 10/10. Green space access is a genuine strength here.
What is the building stock like in Norwood?
By NYC's PLUTO tax-lot data, Norwood's residential lots are 36% walk-up apartments, 33% two-family, 17% elevator apartments (853 residential lots in all). Check the DOB Certificate of Occupancy for any specific building before signing.
No-Fee Apartments in other Bronx neighborhoods
Check a specific Norwood address
Neighborhood averages are a starting point. Every NYC apartment building has unique violations, complaint history, and livability characteristics. Enter any address for a block-level analysis.
Check a Norwood address →