Confirm the showing
You coordinate the date and time directly with the listing contact. Gander does not represent the landlord or arrange the appointment.
NYC apartment viewing service
Can’t make the showing? We can.
A local Gander attends your confirmed apartment showing, records what listing photos leave out and sends you the evidence to make a better rental decision.
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50+photos from the visit
Full videoroom-to-room walkthrough
Live optionjoin by FaceTime
Field reportobservations in writing
Direct answer
Yes, someone can tour the apartment for you.
When you are moving to New York from another state or country, you do not have to commit based on listing photos alone. You arrange a legitimate showing with the broker, owner or property manager. Gander attends that appointment as your independent local viewer and documents the apartment for you.
Your Gander goes
A local viewer meets the listing contact, records the unit and focuses on the details and concerns you submitted.
Evidence, not a sales pitch
You receive interior and exterior photos, walkthrough video, neighborhood footage and a written field report.
What we look at
The parts of an apartment a listing cannot explain.
The goal is not to make the apartment look beautiful. It is to show you what it feels like to move through the space and record details you would check if you were standing there.
Tour protocol
What your Gander checks.
You can submit specific requests, and the standard visit covers the practical apartment and building details remote renters most often need.
Room flow and sizeA continuous walkthrough plus requested measurements helps you understand how the rooms connect.
Water and bathroomFaucets, visible pressure, drainage, fixtures and signs of moisture that can be observed during the showing.
Windows and lightWindow views, exposure, obstructions, condition and the amount of light present at the scheduled time.
Noise and smellStreet, hallway and mechanical noise plus noticeable smoke, mildew, garbage or other odors.
Storage and appliancesClosets, cabinets and accessible appliances shown in usable detail.
Building and blockEntrance, lobby, hallways, common areas and a look at the immediate neighborhood.
Compare your options
Independent documentation changes the tour.
A broker can provide useful information, but the listing side is trying to complete a rental. Gander’s job is simply to document the showing for the person who cannot attend.
| Option | Independent | Full documentation | Specific requests | Neighborhood footage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing-contact FaceTime | — | Varies | Varies | Rarely |
| Ask a friend | Yes | Varies | Yes | Varies |
| Fly to New York | Yes | You create it | Yes | Yes |
| Gander Tour | Yes | Included | Included | Included |
What arrives
A record you can revisit before deciding.
Your tour is delivered as documentation, not a disappearing call. Review it yourself, share it with family and compare it against another apartment.
Photos and walkthrough
Interior and exterior photography plus a complete video showing the apartment’s room-to-room flow.
Optional FaceTime
Join while your Gander is in the apartment and ask the listing contact or your viewer questions in real time.
Field report
A concise written record of the visit, your special requests and noticeable details that deserve attention.
Common questions
Before you book.
Does Gander schedule the apartment showing?
No. You confirm the showing with the broker, owner or property manager, then book Gander for that scheduled date and time.
Can I join the tour live?
Yes. Select the live FaceTime option during booking. You can also request a recorded visit when you cannot join.
Can I ask Gander to check something specific?
Yes. The booking flow includes a field for concerns such as train noise, smoke, bedroom measurements, natural light, water pressure or anything else important to you.
Is this a licensed home inspection?
No. Gander provides visual documentation and field observations from a scheduled apartment showing. It is not an engineering, environmental-testing, appraisal, brokerage or licensed home-inspection service.
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