No-Fee Apartments • Bulls Head, Staten Island
No-Fee Apartments in Bulls Head, Staten Island (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. Bulls Head is known for heartland village and college of staten island, among other things.
Bulls Head at a glance
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Noise and rodent figures are the mean 311 complaints within 100 m (noise, 6 months) or 150 m (rodents, 180 days) of 100 sampled points in each of Staten Island's residential neighborhoods, with data through September 13, 2026.
Central West Shore neighborhood with Heartland Village shopping center, suburban housing developments, and proximity to Willowbrook Park and the College of Staten Island.
What to look for in a no-fee apartment in Bulls Head
No-Fee Apartments come with specific considerations that vary by building, landlord, and neighborhood. In Bulls Head — known for heartland village — these are the factors to prioritize:
- •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 Bulls Head, 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 Bulls Head, Staten Island
Central West Shore neighborhood with Heartland Village shopping center, suburban housing developments, and proximity to Willowbrook Park and the College of Staten Island.
Bulls Head is in Staten Island, where the average crime rate is 75.6 incidents per 300m walking radius. Across 100 sampled points in each of Staten Island's residential neighborhoods, the mean was 4.5 311 noise complaints within 100 m in the 6 months to September 13, 2026. Rent prices in Bulls Head vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. Bulls Head transit access varies by block — check any specific address on DwellCheck for walking-distance station data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a no-fee place in Bulls Head?
Bulls Head, Staten Island: known for Heartland Village and College of Staten Island. No-Fee Apartments availability varies by building stock — verify any listing against HPD violations, DOB filings, and 311 history before signing.
How much should I expect to pay in Bulls Head?
Pricing in Bulls Head varies widely by block, building age, and floor. Staten Island is a large borough with significant rent variation — always compare at least 3-4 listings before committing.
Is Bulls Head actually a good fit for someone looking for a no-fee apartment?
Bulls Head could work well depending on your commute needs and budget. The area is known for heartland village, college of staten island, suburban homes, willowbrook park. Verify any listing against building records before signing.
How do I get around from Bulls Head?
Transit options in Bulls Head vary by specific block. The Staten Island Railway and ferry are the main transit options.
What about safety in Bulls Head?
Block-by-block variation is significant — two addresses a quarter mile apart can have very different safety profiles. Staten Island averages 75.6 reported incidents per 300m radius and 0.2 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 Bulls Head?
Staten Island has parks and green spaces throughout, but access varies significantly by address. Bulls Head specifically highlights: Willowbrook Park.
What ZIP code covers Bulls Head?
Bulls Head falls in 10314 (Bulls Head / Mariners Harbor).
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