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Actually in the same building as my old unit! Same size and even a little more expensive. But it’s a platinum finish with an open kitchen, and we have three little kids and spend 80% of our time in the kitchen so it’s a game changer for us.
Last time you mentioned the 3D apartment at 19 Oval. According to the Themaki Google spreadsheet, the monthly rent for this unit is $4197, which is a lot cheaper than the market rate.
Congrats QueensNY2020! I want to add thanks to themaki. That spreadsheet is so incredibly helpful and I have shared it with many! I also learned from the generous people here adding their experience to this forum and am grateful for those who answered my questions directly: MurryHillMomma, NYCengEdu, & macnyc2003. I didn't have the time to wait for my number to come up in the Stuy Town 2021 lottery, so I started focusing on the Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village Affordable Housing listings in late summer. After close-but-unsuccessful tries on a few apartments (second or third), I was able to get first for one of the apartments under $2900. I signed my lease sight unseen.
Something that hasn't been mentioned lately on this forum: it is worth asking if you are eligible for a reduced security deposit of $1000.
This system could be so much better and more accessible with some tweaks. I hope it keeps going, with improvements, and that more affordable apartments are added asap.
Congrats QueensNY2020! I want to add thanks to themaki. That spreadsheet is so incredibly helpful and I have shared it with many! I also learned from the generous people here adding their experience to this forum and am grateful for those who answered my questions directly: MurryHillMomma, NYCengEdu, & macnyc2003. I didn't have the time to wait for my number to come up in the Stuy Town 2021 lottery, so I started focusing on the Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village Affordable Housing listings in late summer. After close-but-unsuccessful tries on a few apartments (second or third), I was able to get first for one of the apartments under $2900. I signed my lease sight unseen.
Something that hasn't been mentioned lately on this forum: it is worth asking if you are eligible for a reduced security deposit of $1000.
This system could be so much better and more accessible with some tweaks. I hope it keeps going, with improvements, and that more affordable apartments are added asap.
Yes, this forum has been very helpful. Recently, a friend of mine, after reading the shared experiences on this forum, managed to secure a nearly 1250 square feet 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in Peter Cooper for only $3000 in rent. She also shared these experiences with many friends. It's also possible that many others have followed suit based on these experiences. It seems like the pace of Stuytown has slowed down a bit lately.
Yes, this forum has been very helpful. Recently, a friend of mine, after reading the shared experiences on this forum, managed to secure a nearly 1250 square feet 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in Peter Cooper for only $3000 in rent. She also shared these experiences with many friends. It's also possible that many others have followed suit based on these experiences. It seems like the pace of Stuytown has slowed down a bit lately.
Sharing and learning from experiences to snag an apartment isn't a bad thing at all. It just shows that the system has its flaws and could definitely do with some improvements.
Sure thing! Sharing experiences is cool and all, but I'd advise against putting your affordable apartment number out there on forums. Remember, it's a public space, and keeping your privacy intact is super important.
Housing deal may include provision to let landlords increase rents on vacant rent-stabilized apartments
The Assembly speaker confirmed that bringing back rent increases to offset the costs of renovating rent-stabilized apartments is on the budget negotiating table.
Interesting article shows how landlord groups are trying to raise the amount of rent they can charge when a longtime tenant moves out and the unit need to be renovated. I don’t know if Blackstone is among those landlords across the city who are warehousing apartments, biding their time until the law is gutted. But we have seen very few affordable apartments lately, at least judging from City Data posters in both this lottery and the 2021 lottery. I hope tenant advocates can hold down the increases, but the real estate lobby is very well funded and knows how to throw money at lawmakers to get what it wants.
It's important to remember that the affordable apartments in the 2021 lottery and the sought-after bargains in "hunger games" lottery owe their low rents to the 2019 law that the Democrats passed in Albany.
Housing deal may include provision to let landlords increase rents on vacant rent-stabilized apartments
The Assembly speaker confirmed that bringing back rent increases to offset the costs of renovating rent-stabilized apartments is on the budget negotiating table.
Interesting article shows how landlord groups are trying to raise the amount of rent they can charge when a longtime tenant moves out and the unit need to be renovated. I don’t know if Blackstone is among those landlords across the city who are warehousing apartments, biding their time until the law is gutted. But we have seen very few affordable apartments lately, at least judging from City Data posters in both this lottery and the 2021 lottery. I hope tenant advocates can hold down the increases, but the real estate lobby is very well funded and knows how to throw money at lawmakers to get what it wants.
It's important to remember that the affordable apartments in the 2021 lottery and the sought-after bargains in "hunger games" lottery owe their low rents to the 2019 law that the Democrats passed in Albany.
As far as I know, these lottery posts on the City Data forum and the ones from 2021 are just a small part. Actually, they've been quite busy lately, and the progress of the applications for 2021 has indeed accelerated.
The main contents of the 2019 law, the New York State Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Act, include:
Extension of the Rent Stabilization Act to cover the entire state of New York.
Implementation of stricter regulations limiting conditions under which landlords can increase rents and increased oversight on housing renovation and maintenance.
Restrictions on landlords' ability to refuse reasonable requests from tenants, such as repair and maintenance requests.
Increased penalties for violations of rental laws to protect tenants from unfair landlord practices.
Introduction of stricter regulations to prevent landlords from abusing lease termination rights, especially concerning long-term tenants.
Enhanced oversight of rent and housing quality to ensure tenants have safe and adequate living conditions.
Did anyone feel the earthquake around 10:25 a.m. this morning, lasting for about 5-6 seconds?
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