No-Fee Apartments • Rosebank, Staten Island
No-Fee Apartments in Rosebank, 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. Rosebank scores 5.7/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#8 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data), with 1 subway station inside the neighborhood's boundaries.
Rosebank at a glance
Rosebank offers a distinctive living experience in Staten Island.
What to look for in a no-fee apartment in Rosebank
Rosebank has a specific housing profile that affects your no-fee search. Its practical score is 8/10 (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer), and the most common residential building class is one-family (75% 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 Rosebank, 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 Rosebank, Staten Island
Rosebank is a neighborhood in Staten Island with its own distinct character and community.
Rosebank scores 5.7/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #8 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in Rosebank vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. DwellCheck lists 1 subway station inside the neighborhood's boundaries for Rosebank, including Clifton.
A typical 200m circle in Rosebank holds about 151 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 4/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Rosebank: Eibs Pond Park, Alice Austen Park, De Matti Park. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: De Matti Park, about 55m.
Subway stations in Rosebank
Who Rosebank 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 Rosebank?
Rosebank pricing varies by block and building. Rosebank ranks #8 of 15 Staten Island neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (5.7/10). Known for alice austen house and verrazzano views, Rosebank has a rental market where no-fee options depend heavily on building era and management. Rosebank offers a distinctive living experience in Staten Island.
How much should I expect to pay in Rosebank?
Pricing in Rosebank 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 Rosebank actually a good fit for someone looking for a no-fee apartment?
Depends on your priorities. Rosebank scores 8/10 on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer) and 3/10 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 Rosebank?
DwellCheck lists 1 subway station inside the neighborhood's boundaries, including Clifton (SIR). The commute score is 3/10 (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 Rosebank?
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 Rosebank?
A typical 200m circle in Rosebank holds about 151 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 4/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Rosebank: Eibs Pond Park, Alice Austen Park, De Matti Park. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: De Matti Park, about 55m. The outdoor score is 6.4/10. There is some green space, though it is not the area's strongest feature.
What is the building stock like in Rosebank?
By NYC's PLUTO tax-lot data, Rosebank's residential lots are 75% one-family, 20% two-family, 2% walk-up apartments (4,590 residential lots in all). Check the DOB Certificate of Occupancy for any specific building before signing.
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