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HELP: SEARCHING FOR APARTMENT
Salaam Everybody!
I'm looking for a one bedroom or studio somewhere close to 116th and Broadway, starting mid August. I'm not familiar with NYC neighborhoods, nor with NYC's customs of renting. I'm told two things: first, that I should get a broker, and, second, that I should be willing to pay like $1800 for anything that's decent, and clean looking. Is all this correct?
Also, should I fly to NYC and *then* get a broker, or do I even need to come out there before-hand if I get a broker?
I'm kinda overwhelmed by having to do this last-minute apartment searching, without being there. I would truly appreciate any suggestions and other leads.
Thanks for your help!!
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I'm looking for a one bedroom or studio somewhere close to 116th and Broadway, starting mid August. I'm not familiar with NYC neighborhoods, nor with NYC's customs of renting. I'm told two things: first, that I should get a broker, and, second, that I should be willing to pay like $1800 for anything that's decent, and clean looking. Is all this correct?
Also, should I fly to NYC and *then* get a broker, or do I even need to come out there before-hand if I get a broker?
I'm kinda overwhelmed by having to do this last-minute apartment searching, without being there. I would truly appreciate any suggestions and other leads.
Thanks for your help!!
([email protected], or naseeb)
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Hey, I'm from toronto as well and just recently got a job in NYC starting in Sept.....so I gotta find a place too. i wonder if theres some muslims at NYU i can get in with....OR im thinking wither NJ or Queens.
anyways....if y'all got any ideas, lemme know pls.
did u have any luck finding anything?
I'm also moving to new york in september from canada. But i'm looking for something temporay and something cheap..if u need a roomie please let me know..or if u have any advice for me.
thanks!
(2) Yes, but then the lease would only be in that person's name. Should a falling out occur and the leaseholder get shortchanged by a roommate, the leaseholder will be liable for the rent. My question is why the heck would anyone take on that liablility?
(3) If that person owned a home in the US, then likely it will look even better on a rental app. (unless they defaulted on a mortgage or filed bankruptcy). If outside the US, I can't speak to that.
(4) Give yourself at least a week. JetBlue all the way.
(5) It would be good to talk to a broker or the person renting the apt. a head of time but not really necessary.
(6) Weekdays IMO.
(7) Its the City baby!!! do you want your Schwinn or Huffy stolen? Use the subway or taxis.
(1) Should I get that paperwork and pay stubs from both of them right now?
(2) Can all of it be put on one person's credit / pay stubs if the other two are trustworthy--is that even an option?
(3) And, what if the prior residence was not a rental but a home?
(4) How many days should I give myself before flying back, or should I do two one-way tickets instead?
(5) Should I make appointments before coming or after I arrive?
(6) And, are weekends better for this or weekdays?
(7) Also, should I bring or rent a bike for this search?
Again, thank you all soooo much!!!!
116th and Harlem, you should easily be able get a one bed or studion below 1800...easily!!! Range of price should be about 1500 for a nice size one bed. You just have to look--
Good Luck!