I'm 40, likely to be moving to NYC from London with my partner and 11 year old daughter, and am fortunate enough to have an apartment to rent out in London which gives me a budget of 5,000 dollars a month. Where would MeFi people recommend to live in Manhattan when looking for a 2 bedroom place with that budget? I have no clue, have never been there but it seems like the greatest place on Earth!
posted by colie
on May 18, 2013 -
23 answers
I'm moving out of an apartment in NYC at the end of the month. Our landlord is charging us to repaint the entire apartment. I'm pretty sure this is BS. Help?
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posted by good day merlock
on Mar 19, 2013 -
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2 years ago while looking for NYC apartments I came across an Upper East Side Broker's office that allowed me to leave my license and in return get a list of apartment rentals and keys to check them out that afternoon, by myself with no agent. Now I need to actually make the NYC move. Help me find a place that will do this? please?
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posted by twoforty5am
on Jul 25, 2012 -
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There is a smoke detector in my building doing the low-battery chirp, and it's been going off for DAYS. How do I make it stop? Please, please help.
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posted by serialcomma
on Feb 17, 2012 -
24 answers
Advice for an out of towner hunting for apartments in Manhattan? Lots of questions inside.
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posted by prunes
on Oct 9, 2011 -
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I am shooting a short film for my MFA in New York City in November. I need help finding a small studio apartment to rent very short term as the film's single set.
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posted by timsneezed
on Sep 22, 2011 -
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I moved into a new apartment in July, and this week I found out that the building doesn't have a certificate of occupancy. How freaked out should I be? (Special snowflake details ahead)
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posted by WStraub
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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Have Manhattan apartment rental prices always been prohibitively expensive relative to prices in other major US cities?
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posted by kelechv
on May 12, 2011 -
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NYCFilter: How much do I really save by waiting until Fall/Winter to rent an apartment? I really want to find a place where I have a bit more space and privacy. I don't want to wait, but if we're talking hundreds of dollars per month, I guess it would be worth it. I am looking for a studio or 1BR in the LES, East Village, or in Williamsburg, around $1500-$1700 (these place do exist, I have visited them in person.) So can you relate to me your impression of how much cheaper rents are in the winter/fall? And when does the price begin to fall off? Thanks!
posted by !Jim
on May 11, 2011 -
8 answers
I just moved out of an apartment in New York City, and for a bunch of reasons I'm worried about getting my deposit back. Quick question about NYC rental law inside.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Mar 16, 2011 -
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Moving to Brooklyn, and have some specific questions about how to go about finding the right space and then actually renting it. Help, NYC Mefites!
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posted by nosila
on Nov 14, 2010 -
8 answers
Good resources for finding livable rent-stabilized apartments in Manhattan?
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posted by jdruk
on Jun 24, 2009 -
12 answers
nycfilter: is it legal to rent a newly-renovated apartment in an old residential building that doesn't have its certificate of occupancy yet?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2008 -
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My landlady is going to start charging rent by apartment ($2000/month for all) rather than by room ($530/month for me). Is it worth it to stay?
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posted by amicamentis
on Aug 8, 2008 -
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I am headed to law school in Brooklyn with a full ride and a great housing offer-- subsidized housing for 3 years. My partner and I can pick between two apartments, but we can't decide which we should take.
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posted by sondrialiac
on May 30, 2008 -
20 answers
Relocating from St. Louis to New York (Queens/LI border). I need to find an apartment to move into July 1st. How screwed am I?
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posted by makonan
on May 29, 2008 -
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I have a specific question about apartments in NYC. I will be moving June 1, and am looking for an apartment building in the Upper West Side with similar cost/amenities/location as Sheffield 57 or Trump Tower. Does any one know of any similar rentals or apartment buildings in the same area? I have been searching around, but am finding it hard to locate places that arent for sale, or that have the same standards as these two wonderful places. Thank you so much i really appreciate any and all help!!!!!
posted by tessalations999
on Feb 27, 2008 -
4 answers
What's the best way to find out who owns an apartment in New York City? A relative of mine has been offered a sublet, but the circumstances seem very shady.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2008 -
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New Yorkers, please advise me on appropriate holiday tip amounts for building staff.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 31, 2007 -
7 answers
One of my wife's distant friends has attempted to invite herself to stay with us, again. She did this last March, and we used the excuse of me starting a new job and needing to do x, y, and z as well as the "out of town" excuse for any remaining dates. This got us off scot-free, but we both knew the time would come again... and it's here. We need a final solution.
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posted by jeffxl
on Jan 16, 2007 -
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Roommate-filter: I've been in the same apartment (without a lease) in NYC for 9 years. It's time for a new roommate. What can I do to protect myself from psychos and other difficult roommate situations?
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posted by fingers_of_fire
on Aug 20, 2006 -
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[New York City apartment filter] So my future roommate and I found a place we thought was perfect. We're thisclose to signing the lease. And then a search with HPD turns up 96 open violations in the building. How concerned should I be?
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posted by anjamu
on May 16, 2006 -
16 answers
I'm relocating to NYC from Tokyo next month and am looking for some advice on prospective neighborhoods
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posted by aussie_in_NY
on Mar 1, 2006 -
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NYCaptFilter: I'm moving to NYC (yay!) and sorry, but I'm going to drive you all nuts with questions for the next few weeks. #1: Best way to find an apartment? I know the city, but would like tips on finding a good place. Broker? Classified listings? Pitfalls to avoid? How do I find something rent stabilized? Any opinion about rentdirect.com? I promise to host a meetup when I get settled.
posted by CunningLinguist
on Dec 10, 2004 -
37 answers
I'm moving into NYC for the first time. It's a studio, but a relatively large one, and I'd like to partition it. I've looked mainly at shoji screens, but I'd rather not take up the extra space with the accordion footprint. I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, or do anything that requires a permit. What are some creative options?; for_name=condour75
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posted by condour75
on Dec 16, 2003 -
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