As a somewhat jaded long-time New Yorker, I was honestly skeptical about working with a broker. I'd heard too many horror stories and assumed I was better off searching on my own. Meeting Mahmoud completely changed my mind. He was an absolute godsend. He had access to apartments I never saw on StreetEasy or any of the usual sites, and he helped my partner and me secure an incredible apartment for a deal I honestly didn't think was possible in NYC. What impressed me most wasn't just his knowledge of the market—it was how genuinely kind, patient, and invested he was. He never made us feel like our budget wasn't worth his time. Even if you don't have a huge income, he works incredibly hard to find you a place you'll love. He certainly did for us. On top of that, he somehow negotiated away all broker commission, got various fees waived, secured free amenities, three months of free rent, and even a gift card. Altogether, it meant we could afford a home that was honestly beyond our wildest expectations. What really sets Mahmoud apart is that he didn't disappear once we signed the lease. He kept checking in with us weeks later to make sure everything was living up to our expectations. That level of care is incredibly rare. I've already recommended him to all of my friends, and I'd strongly encourage anyone entering the dreadful world of apartment hunting in NYC to contact him before even opening StreetEasy. The next time I'm looking for a place, I won't even bother apartment hunting—I'll call Mahmoud first. He's truly a good soul. I can't recommend him highly enough.

My boyfriend has already left a review, but I had to add my own! We worked with Mahmoud to find our first place together, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about him. I tend to get a little anxious when it comes to big decisions, and he was incredibly patient, supportive, and reassuring throughout the entire process. He toured us through several apartments, often more than once, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. What I appreciated most was how genuine he is. He felt less like an agent and more like a friend who was truly looking out for us. He even took us out for food, listened carefully to exactly what we wanted, and gave us honest feedback on every apartment. He was refreshingly upfront about the downsides of places that looked perfect on paper and never tried to push us toward a decision that wasn’t right for us. Our application had a lot of moving parts and involved multiple people, but Mahmoud kept everything organized and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. He even negotiated our rent down with the landlord entirely on his own and was genuinely excited when it worked out. He made the paperwork and lease-signing process painless and took the time to walk us through every detail. We’re now moving into our new home in Newport, and so much of that is thanks to him. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about his clients and treats them like family, Mahmoud is the person you want by your side. Thank you for everything, Mahmoud! 💛

Mahmoud was very helpful throughout the entire process, from the initial unit tour all the way to moving in to my new apartment! He was pleasant to work with and answered all of my questions promptly. Made the process seamless. Always available. Would work with them again

Working with Mahmoud was hands down the best experience my partner and I could have asked for. From day one he never once made us feel like we were dealing with a "real estate agent" he treated us like friends. He spent a whole day touring apartments with us, taking us back and forth between three or four places as many times as we needed, never rushing, always giving his honest professional input on each one. He even took us out for food along the way. What really stood out: I was already fine with the price, but Mahmoud went and negotiated the rent down with the landlord without me even asking and when it got approved, he was jumping with joy like it was his own win. He walked us through every step of the paperwork and lease signing, shared practical tips and little loopholes most agents would never bother to mention, and consistently went above and beyond. Thanks to him, we're now happily moving into our new home at Newport. If you want someone genuinely in your corner an expert who treats you like a friend for life. Mahmoud is your guy. Can't recommend him enough. Thank you for everything, my friend! 🙌