General question (Hope: apartment, rent, housing)

[Jenjen23]

Hello everyone,

Is it common to be offered to view a unit that isn’t what was described on housing connect?

Example:
Was asked to submit documents in the portal. I qualify for a studio apartment but was emailed by the building to view a 1 bedroom….

Would they show me a unit before receiving any of my paperwork? Also, I would hate to go see a one bedroom and only qualify for a studio.. then to be told there aren’t any studios…

Hope this makes sense. Any insight or personal stories would be greatly appreciated!

[stormgal]

I think you should email the marketing agent before you waste your time viewing the apartment if you don’t qualify.

[Nycgirl91]

I applied for a 1br and I got a studio. I guess that’s what I qualified for so I’m just taking it.

[Jenjen23]

Originally Posted by stormgal

I think you should email the marketing agent before you waste your time viewing the apartment if you don’t qualify.

Yes, the person who reached out to me on behalf of the building cc’d the agency. I replied to all and asked what was the rent for the 1 bedroom but haven’t heard back so far.

Uploading my docs either way but hesitant on viewing the apartment just yet.

[Gilmoregal]

Sometimes you can qualify for both 1 bed and studio it’s all about what’s left once your number is called

[stormgal]

Originally Posted by Jenjen23

Yes, the person who reached out to me on behalf of the building cc’d the agency. I replied to all and asked what was the rent for the 1 bedroom but haven’t heard back so far.

Uploading my docs either way but hesitant on viewing the apartment just yet.

I was once asked to submit documents for a two bedroom even though I only qualify for a studio or one bedroom so mistakes are made. In your case, since you’ve already submitted documents you should go view it - it wouldn’t hurt