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I was just wondering what the going rate would be on a ~400sq foot studio in BK or Lower Manhattan if prices are similar in a decent neighborhood, doesn't have to be the greatest. Just not the hood, and close to a subway line. I have been browsing craigslist but they are so varied and I am not familiar with a lot of BK places to gauge what people actually pay there.
Lower Manhattan $2,500-ish.
It's a hard question because landlords customarily break up studios into one- or two-bedroom units and charge accordingly. For example, in a few buildings I know on Mott Street, the landlord took very small two-room studios (separate kitchens), moved the kitchens to the corners in the c. 350-400 square foot spaces, created tiny bedrooms, and then declared "one-bedroom" apartments. They rent for $3,500 or a bit more. I actually saw one advertised as a "great share !!!!" Yikes.
There is more $$$$ in renting apartments with very very tiny bedrooms, no living rooms, and a kitchen against the wall - to groups of roommates.
I cannot comment extensively on Brooklyn, but I can say that rents are remarkably similar in all areas with any proximity to lower Manhattan. Living conditions are similar as well. But in Brooklyn you may find exceptions, whereas in lower Manhattan - probably not.
I think maybe only like 250-300 sq feet though. But I have seen several like this in UWS/UES that run 2000-2300 range and below. I know it isn't LM or BK... but seeing these also, thought I'd ask.
In my opinion it is too much for the UES.
I have seen one-bedrooms, even two, for that amount.
Oh really? Wow that is cheap. Is there something I am missing there? I explored both UWS and UES last summer and they looked like great areas. Maybe I am thinking NYC is more expensive than it actually is.
UES between First and Second, between 87th and 95 you can find a decent sized studio (400 square feet) for $1500-$2000...just hit the sidewalks near the end of the month.
UES between First and Second, between 87th and 95 you can find a decent sized studio (400 square feet) for $1500-$2000...just hit the sidewalks near the end of the month.
Do you just look for "for rent" signs? Do you know people who have done this recently?
I try to walk 2 miles a day and at the last week in June the moveouts were incredible. I even asked a several people what they had been paying, what floor, etc. Most told me straight out.
One said that the two guys were moving out of a 1 bedroom, second floor, for $1800...maybe 93rd????
Almost every building has a plaque with a management name and phone number.
If you see someone leaving, ask what apartment is the super's and ring his bell. Supers know EVERYTHING, including those who are going to move out NEXT month.
Be warned though, nearly all the 5 story buildings are walk-ups and there is even a block or two of 6 story walk-ups...like 94th or 95th if memory serves.
But you save money for the high floors and in a year wind up with nice thighs and a rock hard ass. And you never have to set foot on another Stairmaster.
FOR RENT signs are not as common as in many other cities but they exist.
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