Can I be very specific/picky about location when apartment hunting? (New York: apartments, renting)
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I'm moving to New York soon to start a new job. I'm gonna be looking for an apartment in about a month and a half and will start work at the end of February. Obviously I'd like to be moved in and somewhat settled before I start work, which means I'll only have about 2 weeks to find a place.
I'm looking for a studio or 1 bedroom for around $2500/month. I want to live in Chelsea, between 14th and 23rd streets, between 6th and 8th Avenues. Is this being too picky/specific? I don't mind paying a broker's fee if the place is no more than $2500/month (I can go up to about $2800/month if there's no fee), but am I being too picky about location given that I only have 2 weeks to find a place? Or is this not that picky/specific at all? To be honest, I'm not thaaat picky about other apartment amenities (doorman, etc) as long as the place is decent and the location is good...
I think you can be picky as long as you're willing to make sacrifices- i.e. a 6th floor walkup with the bathtub in the kitchen. lol. Kidding, somewhat. You should be able to get a studio in that area for that price.
You can be as specific as you want, since you have to live in the apartment. Better to find what you want than to have to move again sometime soon. Be sure to look for an experienced local broker/Chelsea specialist, especially if you don't initially find something on your own. I have known people to be specific to a particular block when looking for an apartment, so your squared-off area seems to have many possibilities, especially since you're realistic about your price range.
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I wouldn't worry about it. As long as you can afford it, have good credit, and be realistic about your budget/expectations then you can be as picky as you want.
I'm looking for a studio or 1 bedroom for around $2500/month. I want to live in Chelsea, between 14th and 23rd streets, between 6th and 8th Avenues. Is this being too picky/specific?
Not at all.
I looked at two apartments back in August that would've met your criteria... One was a gorgeous, remodeled 1-bedroom on the ground floor of a walk-up building at 16th and 7th Avenue. It was $2,300/mo. Second one was a big studio, also remodeled with stainless appliances, but 6th floor walk-up, at 15th and 6th. It had a giant window with an amazing, unobstructed view of the Empire State Building. It was $1,950.
Plus, one of the good things about New York is that apartments go so quickly that it's easy to find a place in a week—or less! I looked at my current apartment on a Wednesday afternoon and had the keys in my hand on Friday. I found it within 2-3 days of beginning my search.
You can be as specific as you want, since you have to live in the apartment. Better to find what you want than to have to move again sometime soon. Be sure to look for an experienced local broker/Chelsea specialist, especially if you don't initially find something on your own. I have known people to be specific to a particular block when looking for an apartment, so your squared-off area seems to have many possibilities, especially since you're realistic about your price range.
Thanks for all the responses!
bmwguydc - do you know where/how I might be able to find a Chelsea specialist?
loratliff - did you use a broker? Do you mind if I ask which one?
why would you want to spend 2500 on a studio, that is just retarded.
How rude are you? People choose to spend their money on different things and quite frankly, if the OP wants to spend $5k on a studio, it's their right. Sounds like you're just jealous that you can't afford to spend that much on an apartment.
Anyway, to the OP: I didn't use one specific broker. I found both apartments on Craigslist and met the brokers that way. The second broker (the broker for the studio) was the broker who I ended up renting my final apartment through, though. I'd recommend finding apartments you like on Craigslist, viewing them, and then seeing if the broker has any others that meet your needs.
How rude are you? People choose to spend their money on different things and quite frankly, if the OP wants to spend $5k on a studio, it's their right. Sounds like you're just jealous that you can't afford to spend that much on an apartment.
Anyway, to the OP: I didn't use one specific broker. I found both apartments on Craigslist and met the brokers that way. The second broker (the broker for the studio) was the broker who I ended up renting my final apartment through, though. I'd recommend finding apartments you like on Craigslist, viewing them, and then seeing if the broker has any others that meet your needs.
No, it is not rude. It is sensible and logical to wonder why someone would want to spent 2500K on a studio apartment.????
Trust me on this, I am also not jealous. I would never spend 2500 on a studio, you must be joking.
PS: While I do not live in a Mc Mansion, or a Park Avenue penthouse, I do own a 2 bedroom apartment, in Brooklyn that is co-op, and has been fully "paid off" for years already.
LOL, So you can cross the jealousy right off the list.
In many Manhattan neighborhoods 2500 is an average price for a luxury studio apartment.
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