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I want to know my options as far as moving to new york with little money. I have a job opportunity that just lined up. i dont have enought money to put down for an appartment.But i dont want to not get the job and save up more then not find another job for months. Is there a way i could move there and stay somewhere really cheap or some sort of free community housing?? All i need is about 1-2 months to save more money. Again i will have a pretty decent job when i get there but when i first arrive i will have very little WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS???!!!!!
Renting a room which will still require dep/sec + week's rent
YMCA, the Vanderbilt Y is specifically for out of towners, just show an out of state drivers license. Usually rooms are available just call beforehand. Prices in the 90's were steep so I'm sure even more so now, but it allowed you week to week lodging.
The west side Y near Macy's on 8th is for students but they used to rent out for tourist and such on a daily basis. Find out there policies.
Last but not least, if you have a car sleep in it but I wouldn't recommend this to a newcomer.
Those are your choices until you get enough money to get an apartment, yes it's a PITA but depending on who you are as a person and dedication it can be done. Absolutely not the easiest route.
Renting a room which will still require dep/sec + week's rent
YMCA, the Vanderbilt Y is specifically for out of towners, just show an out of state drivers license. Usually rooms are available just call beforehand. Prices in the 90's were steep so I'm sure even more so now, but it allowed you week to week lodging.
The west side Y near Macy's on 8th is for students but they used to rent out for tourist and such on a daily basis. Find out there policies.
Last but not least, if you have a car sleep in it but I wouldn't recommend this to a newcomer.
Those are your choices until you get enough money to get an apartment, yes it's a PITA but depending on who you are as a person and dedication it can be done. Absolutely not the easiest route.
This post covers it up nicely.
Also dont try with brokers or big landlord/management companies in your situation. Best to try and get a roomate situation.
I would add that there are plenty of neighborhoods where weekly room rentals are posted the old-fashioned way -- on flyers on utility poles, and in laundromats. Research which middle-income or working class neighborhoods have good transit, and spend a day walking around looking at ads and maybe you will find a weekly rental in a place that won't bankrupt you.
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