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My building was recently bought up, on Skillman and Willoughy, and I was informed they would be tearing it down to build new buildings. So I was upset somewhat, but I just figured I could find a new place. So a month later I have found nothing. Open houses with 20 people, landlords not getting back to me, brokers wanting 1700$ fee for doing nothing, its pure misery. I have a week to find a home now? A home? Really? On top of all the misery in my life otherwise (of no interest to anyone else) I am having a hard ass time. Does anyone have any tips on finding apartments? Other than village voice, craigslist, brownstoner.
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There is an open studio my building for 950. It's on the second floor, great light, huge closet (I'd move if I could figure out how to haul my elliptical machine up the stairs) and decent sized all around. At St. James and Lafayette. I can give you the landlords number if you like. I didn't pay a fee in June, but I think there is a broker fee now. Sucks. Nikki 718.924.9700
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Thank you Nikki! I called you and hope to get the landlords number when I can. Im so desperate. If I get the place I shall buy you a bottle of wine or food or whatever.
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My experience in NY is that anywhere decent is expensive and in desirable neighbourhoods rent stabilised apartments are as rare as hen's teeth. A broker should be able to assist, but you have to pay. Another option is to call management companies direct, their numbers are usually posted on the outside of buildings.
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Wonder whatever happened with TooDarkMark.
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not that anyone would ever listen, go to the uncool areas like bensonhurst, gravesend etc... it is cheap and you won't have that much competition. some but not many as the cool areas.
Fight white guilt and injustice by smoking tax free guilt free Reservation Smokes or go gamble in a Native Casino.
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Jamaica, Queens is also very cheap.
...and some parts of it have good Indian food.
For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor. -
Well if we're talking queens, forest hills is real nice and affordable.
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Forest Hills is also the home of Spiderman; he is arguably superior to good Indian food.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Hills,_Queens
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Zombie thread!
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When I faced the problem I moved to public housing. Been living in this type of housing for 20 years and it's no different than anywhere else. Well, there might be a little less privacy but at least the apartment units are warm in winter.
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Times have changed.
For families, the waiting list for NYC public housing (NYCHA) is approximately 7 years.
...don't even consider applying if you are a single.
The Section 8 voucher system is better, but they are also presently exhausted for those not in special classes, or presently in the shelter system.
As a non-disabled single, your best bet today would often be to get into one of the low income units of supportive housing.
For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor. -
An article on the city's shelter crisis:
For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor. -
whynot_31 said:
Times have changed.For families, the waiting list for NYC public housing (NYCHA) is approximately 7 years.
...don't even consider applying if you are a single.
The Section 8 voucher system is better, but they are also presently exhausted for those not in special classes, or presently in the shelter system.
As a non-disabled single, your best bet today would often be to get into one of the low income units of supportive housing.
I feel the reason there are so many homeless is because if you are homeless and live in a shelter you move up the list for any type of housing/supportive housing programs out there. Many people who choose to live with a family member (as the City requires you try to do before entering the shelter system) while waiting for any of those apartments are moved to the very bottom of the list.
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