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Help leaving your NYC lease early
Needing to move before the lease ends is stressful enough. You shouldn’t also have to guess what management will allow or discover a problem after you’ve promised the apartment to someone. I’ll tell you what is realistic, what could get in the way, and what needs to happen next—then stay with it through approval and move-in.
Ways I can help
Tell me what changed and what your lease says. I’ll figure out whether an assignment, replacement lease, or sublet is realistic—and explain what each choice means before you commit to a tenant or move date.
I find out what the landlord will allow, spot likely approval or timing issues, market the apartment, and stay with the file through the handoff.
Talk through an assignmentYou usually remain responsible for the lease, so the details matter. I confirm the building’s rules and find a subtenant who fits the arrangement.
Talk through a subletI handle pricing, marketing, applicant screening, and turnover—whether it’s one vacancy or recurring work.
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Essential NYC guide
A plain-English guide to assignments, replacement leases, sublets, negotiated surrender, costs, and when a landlord must try to re-rent.
Client reviews
“David is incredibly helpful, responsible and productive in finding me a tenant for my 2b2b condo. I wanted to rent out my Brooklyn apartment when I planned to travel out of state for five months. I approached a dozen real estate agents, but…”
“We had to leave New York for a new work assignment and needed to assign our apartment lease. We immediately signed up with David Aharoni, who was super personable and easy to work with. Despite the short time frame, he was able to find a…”
“I highly recommend David if you’re in need of a broker, especially if you’re looking to leave your lease early! We had no choice but to break our lease and needed a replacement tenant ASAP. Though I was worried about the odds of finding…”
“David was super helpful in finding new tenants to take over the remainder of our lease in Long Island City. He was great at communicating throughout the whole process, managing documentation with the leasing office, and he even helped us…”
“David helped me find someone to take over my lease as I was relocating out of NYC. He was incredibly professional and helpful throughout the entire process. He was able to find a new tenant quickly and went the extra mile to get it done in the end. I would definitely work with him again!”
“Strongly recommended! I was looking to assign the remaining of my lease before leaving the city and David was very helpful. He was super patient explaining the process and handled everything from the listing, contacting the potential…”
“David was phenomenal to work with and exceeded all of the expectations I would have for a broker. He found a tenant for me well ahead of schedule and consistently made himself available over the phone until all agreements were signed. David…”
“David was great to work with. We desperately needed someone to take over our lease, and he was able to book multiple showings with qualified applicants in the first day! He’s very communicative and easy to get ahold of. I recommend :)”
“David Aharoni was great to work with. He truly cares about his clients, and wants them to get the best. I am pursuing a graduate degree from NYU, and he made sure that the location as well as the apartment itself was to my liking. He is…”
“David Aharoni is a fantastic agent who truly cares about his clients. He successfully leased my apartment within a month at full ask. He is a great negotiator with strong communication skills. Most importantly, he is easy to reach and very reliable. Highly recommend!”
“I had the pleasure of working with David Aharoni to find a replacement tenant for my NYC apartment as I was relocating. David was incredibly professional and helpful throughout the entire process. He was always responsive to my emails and calls, and he was always willing to go the extra mile to help find a tenant.”
“David Aharoni is potentially the most diligent and transparent real estate agent that my wife and I have had the pleasure of working with. He provided peace of mind during an early lease end search and support during our decision-making…”
“Highly recommend David Aharoni. He saved us when we had to break our lease and found a great tenant to take on the lease assignment. So glad we decided to work with him.”
“David Aharoni was incredible to work with! He helped me find someone to take over my lease! He’s an absolute professional and very friendly. Always had an open line of communication and kept me updated daily through the whole process! Relieved me from all the stress of finding tenants to take over my lease myself!”
“David Aharoni was incredibly easy to work with. He helped me sublet my apartment in such a short time and made the process extremely smooth. I didn’t have to deal with anything myself. He was very patient with explaining the process and…”
“I would recommend David Aharoni as an agent any day. He is a true professional and really took into account my personal preferences, budget, and multiple requests when viewing an apartment. He has excellent communication skills, gave me a…”
“David is an exceptional real estate agent and broker, demonstrating unparalleled expertise in his field. His approach to the lease-transfer process made it both smooth and pleasant. As a consummate professional, he exhibits remarkable…”
“David was very easy to work with. He did a great job of marketing my daughter’s apartment for lease takeover/sublease. We were out of state and he handled everything. We could not have done it without him. I highly recommend working with him.”
“It was great working with David. He was proactive with communication and found several interested people for my apartment. He understood my situation and helped me lease the apartment on time.”
“David Aharoni was delightful to work with! The entire apartment search process was easy from start to finish, and he consistently communicated any updates or details with me. I highly recommend reaching out to David if anyone is looking for a broker to help them find a great apartment in NYC!”
“David is excellent to work with and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He made the entire experience easy and turnkey, and he made the impossible happen with my short-term lease. I will absolutely be using David again and referring friends his way.”
“David Aharoni was great to work with. He is very easy to communicate with, sourced and identified relevant sublet candidates thoughtfully, and made himself available for several showings. His friendly and optimistic manner also made him great to work with. I highly suggest him as an agent.”
“David was a pleasure to work with. He had insight on how to get my apartment rented quickly and brought several well-qualified potential tenants. He is an absolute professional. A+”
“David was a big help in finding someone to take over the remainder of my lease in Long Island City. He was always quick to respond and assisted with the paperwork process once a new tenant was found. I would recommend him to anyone looking for assistance with a lease reassignment in NYC.”
“David Aharoni was an absolute LIFE SAVER. I had to get my apartment subleased on the Upper West Side on short notice and over the December holidays. All the other brokers gave me wishy-washy answers, but David truly delivered. His network…”
“Had a chance to work with David as we were coming to the city for three months. He was incredible to work with and provided really quick, easy, and consistent communication. He made sure we knew exactly where we were at every step of the…”
“I enjoyed working with David Aharoni at Park Avenue Properties since he was able to help me find the ideal apartment. David goes above and beyond and takes care of everything for you. I was quite impressed with the team’s expertise…”
“I am posting this note to recommend David Aharoni, owner of NYC’s Park Avenue Properties, to help you understand and navigate the Manhattan real estate market…”
“David was able to quickly turn around and list my apartment so that I could quickly get a new tenant in. He was communicative and was able to source several prospective tenants. He also followed up with my leasing office when we couldn’t get ahold of them to get a showing.”
“David was great to work with. He was always responsive and answered any questions we had regarding the apartment and the process! Would definitely work with him again!”
“David from Park Avenue Properties was great to work with. He was very responsive throughout the process, he handled everything seamlessly and always worked to make the process as easy as possible for me. 10/10 would work with David again in the future.”
“David is an amazing broker who helped me find my place within less than two weeks. I don’t know what I would’ve done if David did not help me find my apartment! He responded quickly and was so helpful.”
“Was feeling very worried about finding a lease assignment to take over our apartment. David found someone in just a couple of days. He also followed through with a very slow leasing office to make sure everything went through smoothly. Great experience overall.”
“David went above and beyond during my search. Kind, a great communicator, and fights for the best possible result for you. He really cares. I couldn’t recommend him more. Giving NYC real estate a better name!”
“David made the process of finding a new tenant to take over my lease SO easy. He made sure both sides were happy with the transaction and took care of everything.”
“David was incredible in helping us find someone to take over a lease! He was prompt and had excellent communication.”
“David Aharoni was great to work with. He made sure our move-in was smooth. He responded to our questions very timely and was great at communicating with us!”
“David was very good to deal with throughout a very difficult situation. The approval process took much longer than expected and we had a few avoidable complications, but David helped navigate us through it.”
“David Aharoni at Park Avenue Properties was able to find exactly the apartment that I was looking for, in a Midtown luxury co-op. They negotiated the sale price down significantly and guided me throughout the entire application process…”
“David Aharoni was so helpful in a stressful time! I needed to sublease my apartment and he was quick to help and was so responsive. I would definitely work with him again!”
“David was great to work with. He reached out to me, got going right away and had great communication throughout the process. Would highly recommend.”
“David was extremely persistent and ultimately found a great assignee for my lease in a narrow time frame under difficult conditions. I’m glad I chose to work with him.”
“David was kind, efficient, and professional. I appreciated his help in finding a new tenant and managing every step of the process. Thanks, David!”
“David was so helpful and professional when we were looking for someone to lease our two-bed, two-bath apartment. Highly recommend!”
“David was key in helping us find someone to take over our lease. Very professional and attentive. Would recommend.”
“David has been super helpful, always available and super effective in finding a lease takeover. I highly recommend him.”
“David Aharoni was great to work with. Very professional and responsive. Very pleased with the service.”
“David was great to work with and I managed to lease the house in weeks.”
“David found a subletter for my apartment in record time and handled everything. Couldn’t be happier! Thank you.”
“David was amazing! He’s really understanding, helpful and knowledgeable.”
“David helped with listings and found someone to come see my apartment, which is now rented.”
“David was an excellent broker! He successfully handled the lease takeover of my apartment. Seamless experience!”

David AharoniLicensed NY Real Estate Broker
Experience working with 70+ NYC buildings
I know which questions matter, where lease transfers usually get stuck, and what management expects from a replacement tenant. My job is to give you a clear picture early and keep small problems from becoming expensive ones. I’ve worked with more than 70 NYC buildings and have direct contacts at some of them—including TFC—when the written instructions leave out the answer.
See how I handle TF Cornerstone assignments →






Know your building
Enter the address to see the registered agent, corporate owner, and how many current NYC buildings are linked to the main management name. Then carry it straight into your lease review.
Up to 10 building searches per day.
Free first review
Send me the basics. I’ll review the situation, flag anything that could become a problem, and tell you what I think the next step should be.
Common questions
No. An assignment transfers the rest of your lease to a new tenant. A sublet is temporary, and you usually remain responsible for the lease. Both generally require the landlord’s written consent.
No. The landlord decides. I can improve the odds by spotting red flags early, making sure the replacement tenant fits the building’s standards, and keeping the file moving.
Yes. Get the building’s current process before you promise anyone a date or price. If you are not sure what to ask, send me what you have.
I’ve worked through many different management systems and have direct contacts at some buildings, including TFC. That helps me get clear answers and raise issues with the person handling the file. Management still makes the final decision.
Yes. I help owners with one-off vacancies, repeat turnovers, and ongoing leasing.
The first review is free. If I can help, we’ll agree on a fee before I market the apartment. It depends on the apartment, the timing, and the work involved. Landlord application, assignment, and move fees are separate.