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Thanks to all of you for all of your information and guidance--to those of you already in and those of you, like me, waiting to get in, for the questions and the responses.
(Not to dwell on the critters...But I've dealt with that problem before, and while it certainly was NOT at all pleasant, the problem is one that can be overcome. Ultimately the critters did not win! I agree with a previous poster: Before you move anything in, you have to seal the apartment--every hole, caulk wall-to-floor moldings, closets, behind and underneath appliances, inside every cabinet, put door guards on the bottom of doors, inside/under air/heating units, use drain stoppers in every drain--and never ever leave standing water or soaking dishes--and then bring in your own exterminator, and make an essential oil spray repellent for after cleaning. Sounds like a lot of work, but it really does work.)
I've moved up and down in my one-bedroom number, now down to the 170s. I think I'm likely looking at three years.
And if people move out because of Covid, new residents may finally get in and limit the turnover--so Covid could make it go either way.
Thanks to all of you for all of your information and guidance--to those of you already in and those of you, like me, waiting to get in, for the questions and the responses.
(Not to dwell on the critters...But I've dealt with that problem before, and while it certainly was NOT at all pleasant, the problem is one that can be overcome. Ultimately the critters did not win! I agree with a previous poster: Before you move anything in, you have to seal the apartment--every hole, caulk wall-to-floor moldings, closets, behind and underneath appliances, inside every cabinet, put door guards on the bottom of doors, inside/under air/heating units, use drain stoppers in every drain--and never ever leave standing water or soaking dishes--and then bring in your own exterminator, and make an essential oil spray repellent for after cleaning. Sounds like a lot of work, but it really does work.)
I've moved up and down in my one-bedroom number, now down to the 170s. I think I'm likely looking at three years.
And if people move out because of Covid, new residents may finally get in and limit the turnover--so Covid could make it go either way.
Good luck to all you wait-ers!
I think it will be MUUUUCH quicker than 3 years for you, actually.
No, there isn't a general roach problem in PS; certainly not a swarming problem.
I'm also surprised at the Bldg. 10 problem, considering purportedly the spring's annual HVAC cleaning is mandatory for everyone (i.e., you can't escape letting them into your apartment - "them" being the maintenance staff, and not the roaches, lol); and maintenance was supposedly "trained to recognize the impending signs of hoarding".
I can't do much about the front-door issue; but I will say that (a), hidden cockroaches always come out in times of long absence, i.e., you'll find them dead of starvation in the middle of the floor after you go on vacation; (b), they can't swarm where you don't let them.
The latter of which is to say: before you move in, spend some time with strips of caulk and putty laying on your back on the floors, patching any holes you see where floor meets cabinetry, in and around bathroom fixtures, so on and so forth. You will be glad you did.
Misskittytalks this is super helpful , thank you!!
I think it will be MUUUUCH quicker than 3 years for you, actually.
Why do you say that? I thought I was so lucky being in high teens on the 2019 list for a one bedroom, but now I’m hanging out in the high 110s on the combined list.
I feel very discouraged that anything will happen any time soon.
Why do you say that? I thought I was so lucky being in high teens on the 2019 list for a one bedroom, but now I’m hanging out in the high 110s on the combined list.
I feel very discouraged that anything will happen any time soon.
Unfortunately it's not a fast process. But if you have the time and patience you will eventually get your apartment.
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