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Hey everybody, just an update. I finally received my offer today for a 1br. It’s in PCV off 23rd street for just under $1700 after a/c fees. I’m feeling very blessed after the long wait and this forum has really helped during the process. I’ll still be following and will be happy to answer any questions. Thanks everyone for all the help and good luck to everyone! My log was in the low 300s
Congrats on the offer! Do you mind sharing info about how you were contacted? I assume email, and would love to know the wording in the subject line, and anything else I can look for. Earlier this month I was assured that my application was approved and it's just a matter of time...
The one-bedrooms at ST are really nice. I think your plan is good to move to ST and wait for a River Terrace one-bedroom a couple of years down the road. I think it would be hard to move to a Penn South studio after having had a spacious one-bedroom, but that's just me.
The good thing is, you have wisely set yourself up to have some great choices down the road! Congrats to you for that, and best of luck!
Let me know if you need any advice/help with Stuy Town.
Congratulations Hektik! That's my dream location!! Thanks for keeping us updated. When are you moving in? Please let us know how it goes :-)
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Congrats on the offer! Do you mind sharing info about how you were contacted? I assume email, and would love to know the wording in the subject line, and anything else I can look for. Earlier this month I was assured that my application was approved and it's just a matter of time...
Thank you!
I was first contacted from the standard Stuytown Lottery email and the subject was: Apartment offer log 3XX. I was then contacted from the leasing agent about an hour later with some instructions and information about my apartment. I had a lot of back and forth with my case specialist last week so I had a feeling my application had taken the next step. I then received an email last Friday that all the documents they needed were received and that my application was ready to be processed and there was no further action needed on my part. Exactly a week later I received my offer.
I was first contacted from the standard Stuytown Lottery email and the subject was: Apartment offer log 3XX. I was then contacted from the leasing agent about an hour later with some instructions and information about my apartment. I had a lot of back and forth with my case specialist last week so I had a feeling my application had taken the next step. I then received an email last Friday that all the documents they needed were received and that my application was ready to be processed and there was no further action needed on my part. Exactly a week later I received my offer.
Hi! I just came across this garage in the neighborhood. It's located in what used to be a residence hall for Beth Israel staff and is now a New School dorm (with cool red windows). It's on 17th Street and First Ave.
Anyway, the same company that runs the Stuy Town garages, LAZ, is in charge of this one too, but it might be worth checking out if you get offered an apartment on the First Avenue side of ST.
Thanks again mac. Invaluable information.
I found this article and, it is exactly what I want to do if, I get to move to Stuytown. Even more ironic is the fact that I work right across the street from the fella in the article! Maybe it's fate. https://www.businessinsider.com/buyi...subway-2021-11
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I didn’t see anything about how long the apartment is rent stabilized in the lease. I saw people say something about it being 20 years but was just wondering where they got their information. I did notice that the landlord wants to file a petition to get each apartment individually metered for con-ed. Everything included was a big selling point for me so hopefully it doesn’t happen anytime soon.
I haven't heard that Blackstone is looking to submeter. Is that in your lease? The former owner tried to do that a few years back, and it wasn't successful for some reason. We residents would have been charged an MCI for the project. We didn't think it was fair that we were going to have to pay for all the new equipment, wiring, and installation and have the cost added to our rent in perpetuity. Otherwise, we were in favor of it for environmental reasons.
If we do become submetered we will get a rent decrease to compensate somewhat.
Here's the agreement for the former Stuy Town lottery. It mentions a 20-year term. I don't know if it also governs the current lottery. If you have any questions I encourage you to reach out to Beam.
Just got an email from the lottery informing me that there are no 1 bedroom apartments available. I sent my documents in about 2 weeks ago and, was surprised they got back to me this soon. Fortunately for me, I am interested in the 2 bedrooms and left them a message indicating such. I will also follow up with an email since, I didn't get a person when I called.
Does any of the lottery winners know, if they send that email, if my documents were good enough or, is it a boiler plate message that send out to all people who have been contacted to send back documents?
This is copied and pasted straight from the lease:
24. SUBMETERING OR DIRECTMETERING
As of the execution of this Lease, the Building is master metered for electricity and the cost of the electricity is included in the rent, except as to the air conditioner charges. Landlord intends to file a petition with the New York State Public Service Commission to install direct or sub*metering equipment which will allow for the billing of the actual electric consumption by Tenant for this apartment. Provided the Public Service Commission has approved the Landlord's petition and the direct or sub*metering work has been completed, Tenant shall be responsible for paying for such electrical consumption by Tenant, plus such administrative and/or other fees as may be permitted Tenant agrees that Tenant shall permit access for the performance of any required work and shall not impede any work needed to accomplish direct or sub*metering at the Building. When electricity is sub*metered, any charges due landlord for electricity shall be considered to be Additional Rent. When Building is submetered, Landlord will comply with DHCR rent guidelines regarding submetering rent stabilized units.
Just got an email from the lottery informing me that there are no 1 bedroom apartments available. I sent my documents in about 2 weeks ago and, was surprised they got back to me this soon. Fortunately for me, I am interested in the 2 bedrooms and left them a message indicating such. I will also follow up with an email since, I didn't get a person when I called.
Does any of the lottery winners know, if they send that email, if my documents were good enough or, is it a boiler plate message that send out to all people who have been contacted to send back documents?
Sounds to me like your application is still being processed but there is a supply delay. In comparison, my docs were requested in April, then additional requests & corrections in August, then nothing. I was never told that there are no 1BRs. To the contrary, I was assured there is an apartment for me, when my application reaches that stage of processing.
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