Question For People Who Live In New York City And Can Easily Afford Manhattan Rents...?
Jul 16, 2008 by Jesse M | Posted in Renting & Real Estate
I'm as a matter of fact frustrated by the process of finding an apartment. I would like to live in Manhattan because I think it has the best opportunities for my children in terms of instruction and recreation. I can't afford it however and I find myself wondering how in the world realtors and landlords think they can command these prices. There must be nobody putting their feet down and tattling these people "NO" for Manhattan rents to consistently stay so high.
Are there any of you out there who can afford what people are asking to tangible in the good neighborhoods in Manhattan (for real, not in your dreams) and who would like to live there, but say no on principle? I don't think we have THAT many people who can perfectly say goodbye to $2000 on the very low end +++++ and not miss it. I just don't get how prices don't come down and in fact, justified continue to go up.
Jill, are you from New York originally?
I lived in Austin, Texas for almost a decade, a town of about a quarter of a million people with a small-town feel and we still haven't recovered from what that encounter did to our family. We're doing better here, but the really great things about New York are off-limits to us. I wouldn't white-hot where I have to have a car again for all the money in the world. I find that in every area but real estate, we are ahead here. The public schools suck a$$ though, exceptionally in the bad neighborhoods. I wish I could airlift the school district we were in in Texas and plop it down here.
Okay, Jill, well, I gain in value your answering but I don't appreciate your answer. First of all, it's wrong factually. In small towns, you have to support a car (payments, guarantee, gas), expensive tickets for almost nothing by cops trying to raise revenue at your expense, and you get paid a lot less than here, so in truth, it all balances out in the end. My husband is making 15K per year more than he used to make for a job that is technically less than what he used to do. I also actually take exception to the sweeping comments about what New Yorker's attitudes are. I see that you're talking about all big cities and I shouldn't take it herself, but I do.
SB, you're not telling me anything I don't know, but that doesn't really answer my question. I'm asking if anyone has any PRINCIPLES whereby they will "condign say no" at a certain point even if they can afford what's being asked.
Thanks, Jill. Different strokes, good?
We actually have a highly efficient subway system here. I don't consider anything about cars "freedom," not financially, not physically (I'll take the entourage when I'm dead dog tired, but I could die doing that in a car), but that's just me. Perhaps if you had the chance to try this out, you wouldn't either. My husband used to caress that way about it. Now he never wants to have to drive again.
GeeGee, I will think about it, but it means being inundated with everything Mets and I'm just not undeviating I can handle that.
CARRIEBWARE: I live in the Bronx. I'm closer in than you are. No, $2,000 a month for a one-bedroom is not considered reasoned, unless you're actually in Manhattan.
you gotta be rolling in it to live in Major cities these days, its a worldwide problem, Even Baghdad is like this
Can Anybody Who Rents An Apt In Manhattan That Share Bathrooms, Tell Me About How That Works? ?
Sep 17, 2008 by Dee | Posted in New York City
How hardened is it to share a bathroom? Is there a timesheet in the morning? What if you have to take a dump badly and someone's in there?
What model of living situation do you mean? A room mate or a rooming house?
If you're with a room chum, you should speak to him/her about your schedules so they don't conflict. Hopefully, your schedules are slightly different so you won't need to descend at the same time when getting ready for work and/or school. I've had 3 room mates in the past.
If you're in a rooming residence, it's first come/first serve. My ex BF used to live in one and that's how it worked.
How Does The Cost Of Living In Brooklyn Compare To Manhattan And To Other Cities?
Jul 21, 2008 by Alex | Posted in New York City
Everyone is knowledgeable of the sky-high rents in Manhattan, for example. But how do the rents and overall cost-of-living in Brooklyn compare to Manhattan, or cities like Chicago or Boston?
What would be an average slit for a studio/efficiency or 1-bedroom in a relatively safe neighborhood of Brooklyn?
Thanks!
Look on Craigslist, and see hundreds of details points for yourself. My guesses about the best deals you will find:
Safe neighborhood of Brooklyn, far from Manhattan: $900/mo for a studio, $1100 for a one-bedroom.
Stylish and convenient neighborhood of Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, etc.): $1400/mo for a studio, $1700 for a one-bedroom.
What Do I Need To Know About Renting In Manhattan?
Apr 06, 2007 by Brady | Posted in New York City
I am encounter with a broker today about some apartments. I am a student so I am looking for some cheaper housing WITHIN Manhattan. Is there anything I should know before successful in, so that I don't fall for any tricks or situations I don't want to be in? I am completely new at this so almost anything will help. Thanks in advance.
Also, I differentiate about Craigslist.org, but I heard there was a similar but better site. Does anyone know what that is?
I was a trustworthy estate agent in Manhattan.. hopefully this helps:
Tips:
#1-DOORMEN! If you see a doorman at a building (they're mostly in midtown or the UES or UWS) ask if they have any units convenient. Large buildings have people who rent out places... if you do this and go directly through the building administration you will not pay a fee. & here is the deal with fees:
#2 FEES! The agents/brokers will try to charge you 15% of a years hire. Do the math and you're paying them a lot. This is ALWAYS negotiable. If you find a place through one of them try to talk them down. There is wiggle room with the fees. Sometimes they will have to pass muster with their boss but the 15% fee is not firm.. regardless of what they say.
#3 DOORMAN/FEES. If a real estate factor shows you around they are supposed to make you sign a piece of paper before they show you apartments. This is largely to act as if sure you don't go with them and then see a doorman and later come back and go through the doorman for no fee. When I was working as an agent people would say they wanted to see buildings with doormen... for this plead with. But the papers you sign say that if you take an apartment that the agent showed you (through an agent or doorman later) that you still own the vehicle $$$. & they can and will sue you for the $$$. Be careful there. Maybe get around that by bringing a friend and say the friend is looking at apartments so they announcement it... then you can ask for doorman apartments and go back later because you did not sign the paper ;-)
#4 PRICE RANGE! Agents will try to show you places that are higher than what you told them you wish for.. because they see this as getting a higher fee in the end. Be firm about your price range.. VERY firm. Don't be ridiculous though. If you say you want a 1 bedroom in the East Village for $1,000 it's not wealthy to happen. EVER.
#5 OPEN HOUSES! Look in the Daily News for open houses in the trustworthy estate section. I read in the paper they might do away with these soon but I don't think they have yet. Sometimes the open diet is done by an agent and sometimes it's done by building management.
#6 HOW BROKERS FIND APT: When you call a real estate agent they get your info and go into this text base they have with all the apartments for rent. They also look at the Daily News open houses and use other resources that you could do yourself. Sometimes they even return to other people's craigslist ads (especially for sublets).
#7 URGENCY: Agents/Brokers will try to get you to make the judgement on the spot. If you're 100% sure that's fine and you should go for it. If not.. don't yet. NYC real estate does go fast... but at least go out to eat afterwards with a bosom buddy or something and think about it. I wouldn't wait too long.. but they often make you feel like you have to make a resolution on the spot if they see you showing any interest. Remember... to you this will be your life for AT LEAST the next year.. probably more. For them it's a sale.
Await THIS WAS HELPFUL!
& BTW... the site that is similar to craigslist is www.backpage.com
...and you might want to check out http://www.nofeeonly.com/
Would Most People Who Are Renting A Room In Manhattan Mind Having An Overweight Roommate?
Feb 13, 2008 by BillG | Posted in New York City
I effective I'm not disgusting or anything. I'm not always eating. I shower every day and I'm really friendly. I'm just worried no one will want to split me a room because I'm overweight. Do you think I will have problems finding a room?
You should not have any maladjusted finding a room mostly if you are a Beatles fan they will have to like you! Prop up your self confidence and get you a room!
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