NYC apartment rental - new grad from Columbia Univ.
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It means the living room can be converted either via a wall (that doesnt touch the top of ceiling) a bookshelf divider or a simple divider. So the 1br and the converted bedroom will have windows while the remianing smaller living room area wont have a window.
Thx for explanation.
Do you think it works well? Usually?
Thats how alot of the people live in the type of buildings that you're dying to live in but dont have the salaries for it.
HAHA. That is a perfect explanation. Maybe I will try. lol. But I think the total size should be something like 700 ft2 to hold 2 people right? Also, for flex 2, we need to build a wall inside the place, which also is gonna cost u a lot of money right?
HAHA. That is a perfect explanation. Maybe I will try. lol. But I think the total size should be something like 700 ft2 to hold 2 people right? Also, for flex 2, we need to build a wall inside the place, which also is gonna cost u a lot of money right?
Thx!
Sometimes you have to pay for the wall, sometimes the landlord/management will pay for it, sometimes us brokers/agents pay for it depending on the deal. Please remember not all buildings allow full walls as i mentioned their are other options for walls.
Why do you want to live in a building like this? Status/reputation, are you really going to use the amenities 24/7, want to sacrifice space just to live in a certain type of building?
Sometimes you have to pay for the wall, sometimes the landlord/management will pay for it, sometimes us brokers/agents pay for it depending on the deal. Please remember not all buildings allow full walls as i mentioned their are other options for walls.
Why do you want to live in a building like this? Status/reputation, are you really going to use the amenities 24/7, want to sacrifice space just to live in a certain type of building?
Good point! Actually I don't quite care those amenities, like gym or things like that. But I do like a cool place, you know. New building, clean, fancy, that makes me feel good. But cool places cost too much, so I am figuring out a way out.
Be smart and get a more affordable building with more space and comfort. You're just starting your career. You can still have the NYC lifestyle without living in a luxury building. Those extra dollars can be spent on experiences, going out and meeting people, and finally savings and 401k. You say you want to make friends and network but you will not be able to do that if all your money is tied up in rent. Young people should also be aggressive with 401k because you have 0 responsibilities tieing you down and more importantly it takes time for wealth to compound.
thx for your valuable suggestion. It totally makes sense!
Yeah I will def keep my budget 1500/mon for my living, which should be reasonable. I was thinking if my place is good, sometimes can invite friends to come and play, but it seems that in America, people don't go to people's houses usually, not like China. So forget about it!
You can have a very "cool" place that's not in a luxury building where friends would love to come and hang out. Just free your mind of the necessity of living in such a place and you get so many amazing options.
Have you thought about moving to Manhattan? There is a very large community that sits on 80 acres called Peter Cooper Village/Stuyvesant Town. PCVST offers affordable, no-fee apartments. PCVST also offers many amenities and activities like social community events, fitness center, indoor play area, and concierge service. I personally find the best and most appealing part of this lovely community is the beautiful landscaping. You should check them out they are definitely worth it.
I agree that "luxury" buildings are overrated, having lived in a few myself.
For someone your age, I would definitely suggest staying in Manhattan. Almost all neighborhoods will have a lot of bars, clubs, restaurants, etc in walking distance.
There are some really good neighborhoods that are still relatively affordable. My recommendations would be:
East Village
Lower East Side
Yorkville
NoLiTa
Hell's Kitchen
Murray Hill
There is lots of interesting stuff to do and see in all of them, and with the possible exception of Yorkville, they are all very convenient (easy to get to other places by subway).
As for the temporary wall, it is very common. I used one in a prior apartment, and it still felt like there was plenty of space. Just make sure you check with the building first, because they are not always permitted and not always legal.
For your salary, the rent you are talking about seems very affordable. But assuming you are money conscious, I would recommend doing some research about broker fees before going out looking for an apartment. They can be extremely high, and by understanding a little bit about the way the system works, you can save a lot of money. This primer on broker fees may be helpful.
You can also try to avoid the fee entirely by getting a no fee apartment. Though they tend to be larger, newer high rise buildings, which are typically pretty expensive. If you do want to try, most listing sites give you the option to include only no fee apartments. Or you can reach out to the buildings directly. This no fee map is a pretty comprehensive list. Craig's List has a lot of garbage, but is also a good resource.
Good luck!
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