Sunday night (May 4th) I followed up on some of the inquries I made with various landlords and building managers around Manhattan. One of the listings I was checking out was a two bedroom, no fee apartment, that was walking distance from my job on lexington for only $2300. Most of the apts on Rent Direct New York in my price range were east of 1st avenue. After I told the building manager to set up a viewing for the next day, she mentioned one catch... one of the bedrooms had 5 foot ceilings.
Me: 9 foot?
Manager: no, 5 foot.
Me: So... I cant stand up in the bedroom?
Apt Manager: Correct. Do you still want to see it?
This was a deal breaker for sure. I told her it wouldn’t work, she asked me to clarify my budget, I said 2500. She then mentioned a two bedroom for 2550, in the same building. And this one had a large living room. I told her I would see it. After that, She added that this apt had a fee and required a gauranteer (a co-signer that had to earn about 80x a month's rent per year).
Keep in mind this conversation happened Sunday, my roommate and I were going to be in NY on Monday. Also, the room would be ready for move in that Friday.
To prepare for the application process (you have to apply, which involves a background check, amoung other things), I made sure that I brought my w2 forms, offer letters, and last month's bank statements.
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