Rent your NYC unit and pay zero in broker fees.
I connect NYC landlords with pre-qualified CityFHEPS voucher tenants. My commission is paid through the city's program, not by you, so you keep every dollar of your rent.
You owe me nothing. No hidden fees, no deductions from your rent, and nothing due at lease signing.
From vacant unit to signed lease in 3 steps
I handle every step: finding the right tenant, navigating the city paperwork, and coordinating the inspection. You just say yes.
Tell me about your unit
Share your address, size, asking rent, and availability. I'll confirm within 24 hours whether it fits CityFHEPS placement and the city's rent limits for that bedroom count.
I match you with a tenant
I work with pre-screened tenants holding active city vouchers who are ready to move. I coordinate the city inspection, the HRA submission, and all of the lease paperwork.
Collect your rent. Pay me $0.
My commission comes through the city program, not from you. The city's share of the rent is paid to you directly, with nothing deducted for my fee.
What I take off your plate
You don't need to learn the system. These are the parts landlords usually find confusing, and I run all of them.
- Checking your asking rent against the current CityFHEPS payment standard
- Walking you through the inspection checklist before the inspector shows up
- Collecting and submitting the landlord packet to HRA
- Coordinating with the tenant's caseworker or housing specialist
- Following up on processing so your unit doesn't sit in limbo
- Lease review and signing, with key handoff on move-in day
"I have tenants ready to move in right now. The only thing standing between you and a filled unit is this conversation."
Rakesh (Ricky) Khanna | Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
With an MBA in Finance and years of CFO-level advisory work, plus hands-on experience with NYC's housing programs, I bring both the relationships and the numbers to get your unit filled fast.
Every advantage. Zero cost to you.
Why landlords across Queens and the other four boroughs choose voucher placement with me.
$0 broker commission from you
On a CityFHEPS placement, my fee is paid through the city program. You never pay a broker fee out of pocket, not at signing and not later.
City-paidCity-backed rent stability
The tenant typically pays about 30% of household income and the city covers the rest, paid to you by DSS/HRA. Most of your rent doesn't depend on one paycheck.
Subsidized rentI handle all the paperwork
Inspections, HRA submissions, and pre-clearance steps. I've been through this process many times, so you don't have to learn it.
Fully managedLonger, more stable tenancies
Voucher holders go through a long process to secure housing assistance. They're motivated to stay, look after the unit, and keep a good relationship with you.
Reduced turnoverTenants ready right now
I have pre-qualified tenants actively searching in Queens and across all five boroughs. No waiting for the right applicant to find your listing.
Less vacancyFinance-first approach
With an MBA in Finance and years of advisory work, I understand your numbers. I'll help you evaluate the rental economics, not just fill a vacancy.
Advisor mindsetWhat is your empty unit costing you?
Move the sliders to see what each day of vacancy costs, and what a landlord-paid broker fee on the open market would add on top.
Rent lost while the unit sits empty
That's about $79 every single day.
Estimate only, based on a 365-day year. Under NYC's FARE Act, whoever hires the broker pays the fee. Actual vacancy time and city processing vary by unit.
CityFHEPS and housing vouchers, explained simply
New to voucher tenants? Here's what the program is and how it affects you as the owner.
- A city-funded rental assistance program run by the Department of Social Services, which includes HRA (Human Resources Administration) and DHS
- Covers a large share of monthly rent, paid through the city program rather than by the tenant alone
- Tenants are pre-screened and voucher-approved before I ever present them to you
- Your unit must pass a city inspection, and I coordinate and walk you through every requirement
- Once approved, rent flow is consistent and the tenancy is designed to be long-term
- Currently serving Queens and all five NYC boroughs
Straight answers for NYC landlords
New to voucher tenants? That's completely normal. Here's what you actually need to know.
Do I have to accept voucher tenants?
NYC law prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income, so vouchers are a protected status. That said, I only bring you tenants who are a strong fit for your specific unit.
Is the broker fee really $0 for me?
Yes. On a CityFHEPS placement, the city pays the broker fee to brokers who aren't the owner or affiliated with the property. I don't charge you anything on top of that, and nothing comes out of your rent. Under the FARE Act, a tenant can't be charged a broker fee for a broker they didn't hire, so the tenant doesn't pay me either.
What does the city inspection involve?
The city checks that the unit meets basic habitability standards: working heat and hot water, safe electrical, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, windows and locks, and general condition. It's straightforward, and I walk you through what to expect so you can prepare beforehand.
How fast can my unit get filled?
I have tenants actively searching right now, primarily in Queens and across all five boroughs. The match itself can happen quickly. City processing after that commonly takes a few weeks, and I stay on it so the file keeps moving. I'll give you a realistic timeline for your unit on our first call.
What neighborhoods do you currently serve?
Queens is my primary focus, but I can place tenants across all five NYC boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
What kinds of units qualify?
Studios through 4+ bedroom apartments can qualify, as long as the asking rent is within the payment standard for that size and the unit can pass inspection. Send me the address, bedrooms, and asking rent and I'll tell you within 24 hours.
How is the rent actually paid each month?
The city's share is paid to you by DSS/HRA, and the tenant pays their portion to you directly. I explain the payment setup during the paperwork stage so you know what to expect from the first month.
Can you work with my property manager?
Yes. I can coordinate directly with your management company on showings, the inspection, and paperwork, so the placement fits into how your building already runs.
Can I still use the security deposit?
With CityFHEPS, the security deposit usually comes as an HRA security voucher rather than cash. It's a written guarantee from the city that covers eligible damages. I'll walk you through how it works before you sign.
Let's fill your vacant unit.
No obligation and no broker fee from you. Just a quick conversation to see if your unit is a fit for one of my ready tenants.
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Tell me about your unit
Fill out the quick form and I'll be in touch within 24 hours.
Unit details received
I'll review your unit and reach out within 24 hours to confirm whether it qualifies. If you'd rather talk now, pick a time or call me directly.
Voucher tenant placement for NYC landlords, with no broker fee to you
If you own a rental in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, or Staten Island and it's sitting empty, a CityFHEPS voucher tenant can be one of the fastest ways to get rent flowing again. I'm Rakesh (Ricky) Khanna, a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Better Homes and Gardens | Realty Connect. I place pre-qualified city voucher tenants in NYC units, and my commission is paid through the city program instead of by the landlord.
Why landlords rent to CityFHEPS tenants
With a CityFHEPS tenant, most of the monthly rent is paid by the city through DSS/HRA, which makes your income far less exposed to a single job loss. Voucher holders work hard to secure housing assistance, so tenancies tend to last. And because refusing a voucher is source-of-income discrimination under NYC law, working with a broker who knows the process is the easiest way to stay compliant while filling the unit.
How I'm different from a typical rental broker
I come from finance, with an MBA and years of CFO-level advisory work. I look at your unit the way an owner should: what the payment standard allows, what a month of vacancy costs, and whether the numbers make sense. Then I handle the inspection, the HRA paperwork, and the follow-up so you don't have to learn the system yourself.
Own property on Long Island as well? See how I help owners sell or invest, or run the numbers on the financing calculators.
Ready to stop paying for an empty unit?
Book a quick call or pick up the phone. I'll tell you within 24 hours whether your unit qualifies.
Buying or selling doesn't have to be tricky, the best move you'll make is a call to Ricky!
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