Must have apartment criteria

[yee8p]

Thanks.

No, I'm not right out of school. I'm in my early thirties.

Thanks for bringing perspective on the walk-up. I had always imagined that I can handle it. But I live in the rest of country where there are cars I think a few flights of stairs directly from a car vs a few flights of stairs after dragging the goods for a good few blocks (or more) may be two very different stories!

Thank you all for your contributions so far. It's been really helpful!

[lambchop1010]

I just moved here in the fall. Same situation, early thirties, living alone. (No cats for me)

My criteria were short and sweet-

1. Clean building
2. Very close to subway
3. Dishwasher
4. A/C

I ended up in a great doorman building, but that wasn't high on my list. Just decide your "must haves" and your "wants" and give that list to your broker!

[nightcrawler]

Originally Posted by Cida

What's on our lists can't help you with your list. Only you can decide what you need. It sounds as if you're not right out of school, so you presumably have lived on your own before and know what's important for you.

I agree with this statement.

I absolutely must have a washing machine and clothesline, ( and I do) can't live without either.

I could care less about a dishwasher.
I am on the 4th floor of a walk up. I don't find it a big deal packages, yeah can be a drudge, but what ever.... I'm strong...
We have the train at the corner as tons of stores.....

everyone has their own thing. Most of the people seem to have to have a dishwasher.....I personally cant imagine why, but then I have my own things I like