help from new yorkers or people who have lived there

[cheapasair]

i was scoping out apartments in nyc on craigslist and was wondering what this broker fee business is all about. i've never negotiated a lease here in sf so i'm just curious what this is.

thanks.

also - if anyone knows of any job openings in the city please forward them along to me. i do content, website production and coordination. i'm also qualified to be a mac help desk person.