StreetEasy Opens Up Way Out East – The Hamptons

We first profiled StreetEasy two years ago when I met the team at their office. StreetEasy is a neighborhood info and real estate aggregator. The StreetEasy team announced last week the launch of their Hamptons section. The service now handles the Hamptons, NYC and northern New Jersey.

From the StreetEasy team, “The East End of Long Island is one of the largest second home and seasonal rental markets for New Yorkers, with over 60% of those looking in the Hamptons and North Fork residents of New York, giving StreetEasy the built in audience interested in these properties. New Yorkers will finally be able to see listings in the Hamptons the way they have been accustomed to in New York, with full detailed history.”

StreetEasy says their service provides real transparency into the real estate market in the areas they serve. I like their rental listings – if you know the NYC apartment rental scene, you know it can make grown men cry. The detailed information about previous pricing can help with lease negotiation. They also offer other information about the area including crime stats, other rentals in the area, school info and a forum for each offering.