$700 HUGE room in HUGE apt., Midwood,Brooklyn Available NOW!

thevolutionoflove

HUGE room in HUGE apt., 10 minutes to Brooklyn College, 25 to Manhattan VERY SAFE AREA! Kingshighway section, Midwood, Brooklyn
AVAILABLE NOW, ASAP, (or pay rent by 9/15)
6 month minimum stay or longer.

FOR A *LOW-KEY, *QUIET/CALM/PEACEFUL FEMALE ROOMMATE who respects the situation as outlined below.

BEDROOM: 200 sq ft in itself (about 20 ft by 10 ft), HUGE, big, large rectangular shaped room, about the size of a small studio apartment in itself, with 5 windows. Brownish earth stone-like tile floor, ceiling fan and light, + air conditioner! Have never had heating complaints either. Comes mostly unfurnished, but I can probably help you find furnishings if you want, for free, like from craigslist or freecycle.org. There is a tasteful, modern, computer DESK. There is NO REAL CLOSET, HOWEVER THERE ARE TWO CLOSET BARS AND A HIGH-QUALITY PORTABLE, STAND-UP CLOSET.

*THERE IS ALSO AN EXTRA SEWING/ART/STUDIO ROOM THAT YOU MAY USE... I am never in there anyways. It's small, and I have fabric and a linen closet stored in there. There's a big table and some sewing machines too. You can use it to study or as an office, or whatever.

*PLUS-SIZED LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM/ KITCHEN/ APARTMENT DESCRIBED FURTHER BELOW...

**To seal the deal, I've decided to throw in FREE CABLE TV!

BUT FIRST, SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES:
1. DECORATING/ETC: I have lived here for 6 years, and am therefore solely responsible in picking future roommates, and decorating the common living areas, although you can feel free to decorate your own room. I AM NOT INTERESTED IN SHARING A LEASE WITH ANYONE. OF COURSE, EVERYONE HAS FULL USE OF LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN/BATHROOM/BASEMENT.

2. I have 1 CAT, and cannot take in any more cats, as it always leads to problems with my cat and messes (unless you swear to keep it within the confines of your bedroom). No dogs either. Other pets ok.

3. THREATENING OR HOSTILE BEHAVIOR and/or consistent bad attitude directed at me (constant cattiness), having guests over all the time, or failure to pay rent will be responded to with 30 day notices, eviction papers and other necessary measures. I also don't like roommates who require constant attention, be it negative or positive. I hate to bring it up, but I have had to deal with *extreme examples of this in the past, and have experience in it (although 80% of my numerous roommates over the years were normal enough, and got along). MY MAIN POINT IS, I JUST WANT DECENT, POLITE, CONSIDERATE ROOMMATES WHO AREN'T INTO INSTIGATING TROUBLE.

4. I am an occasional smoker. I quit about 1 year ago, but still will buy a pack once a month while partying or having a bad day, usually smoking it in the kitchen. I wish I could say I've completely quit, but I certainly don't smoke 90% of the time or everyday, or even every week.

5. GUEST POLICY: I have ONLY run into issues with people having guests too much when they get a new boyfriend who attempts to move in, or is in the place so much he might as well be a 4th roommate. I go out to see my friends mostly, and prefer quiet and calm to hyper-social. I think ONCE IN A WHILE, having a boyfriend over for a weekend is ok, or out of town guests for 1-2 weeks, BUT OTHER THAN THOSE OCCASIONAL TIMES, THERE SHOULDN'T BE MORE THAN 5 OVERNIGHT GUESTS PER MONTH, give or take (I guess it would depend on the situation and how we get along). What I mean is, if you are a hyper-social person and feel the need to have people sleep over every week, or worse yet, everyday, and socializing at home is a primary part of who you are, this isn't for you. Occasional parties I am OK with. I normally wouldn't spell this out so sternly, but I once had a roommate who interpretted guests over "once in awhile" as about 90% of the time, and noted that I never defined "once in awhile", so it was my fault (she'd make a great lawyer). AGAIN, I'M JUST LOOKING FOR REASONABLE PEOPLE ON THIS ISSUE.

6. I ALSO HAVE A POLICY OF asking roommates to:
A. KEEP (CELL) PHONE CONVERSATIONS IN YOUR BEDROOM ONLY, as the noise reverberates throughout the house and I can hear people on cellphones talking in the bathroom/kitchen/hallway, etc, even from my bedroom and it's agitating.
B. TURN OFF LIGHTS/ AC'S/ FANS/ computers when leaving a room for more than 10 minutes or so, SO THAT WE DON'T GET A HUGE $$$ ELECTRIC BILL we all have to pay for.

7. CLEANING- I'm medium clean, and have always done all of the chores myself, without any help, as I am home more than my roommates, usually (that may change soon). I also buy all of the toilet paper and cleaning supplies. My mantra is that if it's not clean enough for your standards, and you feel the need to complain, you can feel free to chip in.

THE REST:
1) ME: I'm kind, tolerant, respectful, considerate, warm, accommodating, yet slightly aloof and emotionally detached, and am seeking the same in a roommate.
I am a 29 year old NYU and FIT alumni (majored in english, and fashion/textile design respectively), and I work part-time as a publicist/copywriter within the fashion industry, while looking for more work on a freelance basis. I am financially stable and have lived in this apartment for 6 years and in NYC for 10. I am originally from the suburbs of NYC. I work in midtown, but also telecommute from home. I also have a million other side businesses and ideas I am working on, so I'm pre-occupied with that as well. I'm an artsy/intellectual/bohemian/reader/writer type, and an introvert, spending about 95% of my time when I am home alone (I'm not shy at all, just busy with my own ideas and life). I tend to see the roommate thing as primarily an economic situation- a way to save money. I'm not interested in heavy interpersonal interactions, "drama", or relationships that distract me from leading my life. So, I'm open to friendship, but not looking for a friend (it takes me awhile to trust, especially after all of the experiences I've had). I am looking for a decent roommate, someone to co-exist with, and above all else, just get along with. When I am home, I'm "off", meaning I'm not really in the mood to socialize most of the time or be "up" or "on" or have to put on an act. I'm also a native New Yorker (my roommates have come from all over the world and America, however), with the attendant personality type, which is to say, I am a kind person, but certainly not cheery/upbeat at all times. I spend most of my time at home cleaning, working, preparing, reading, etc., and generally keep to myself. I ALSO WANT TO COME HOME TO A CALM ENVIRONMENT, especially after a day of being out in our stressful, chaotic city.
*The roommate who is moving out has lived here for 1 year, and is leaving to go live with her best friend- on good terms. I have 1 other female roommate, who's been here 8 months. She's 24, very sweet, would get along with anyone, works full-time, and busy. THAT MEANS THERE IS A TOTAL OF 3 PEOPLE LIVING HERE, including myself and (maybe) you, even though it's a huge 5 bedroom apartment.

2) TRANSPORTATION: 4 BLOCKS / 4 MINUTE WALK TO TRAIN
Kings Highway station stop on Q/B express train. Around the corner from shops/restaurants/gyms of every kind (Kingshighway is a MAJOR SHOPPING STREET in Brooklyn- you can find anything and everything there). 5 minute train ride to BROOKLYN COLLEGE (2.2 miles away by foot, car or bike), 15 minute walk. 15-20 min. commute to lovely Prospect Park or Marine park.

B train
25 minutes to Manhattan/ Grand St./Lower East Side
Q train
30 MINUTES TO CANAL ST./Wall St. (financial district, Chinatown, Lower east
side)
37 MINUTES TO UNION SQUARE (14th St., THE VILLAGE) EXACTLY!
F train, about a 10 minute walk, rarely use, but useful, has an Ave P (our block) stop.

(all trains run up and down all of Manhattan)

3) NEIGHBORHOOD:
Midwood is a VERY SAFE, MIDDLE CLASS, *BORING, mainly immigrant (russian, jewish, pakistani, etc, yet diverse with all kinds of other people as well) neighborhood w/ beautiful tree lined streets. There are no hipsters here, but it's not like you have to hang out here. There are some interesting ethnic restaurants, and every amenity (5 banks, 3 gyms, 24 HOUR EATERIES/DELIS/WALGREENS). We are 10 minutes to park slope (hip area) and 30 minutes to the village, so who
cares? It's about a 25 minute drive to Williamsburg (no direct train line).

ONE OF THE *SAFEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN NYC ACCORDING TO NYPD crime statistics, available online.

4) APARTMENT:
*Huge 5 bedroom (with only 3 people TOTAL, extra rooms, plenty spacious) apartment, the whole 2ND FLOOR of a 1920's big house, approximately 1700 sq ft.
*LOCKS on all bedroom doors (no need to worry over security).
*Full kitchen w/DISWASHER, XTRA FRIDGE (2 full size REFRIDGERATORS) + hot/cold WATER COOLER! (brita filtered tank),
** FREE LAUNDRY in building basement
*HUGE Living Room + HUGE Dining Room. AIR CONDITIONING in dining room cools whole place.
*Hardwood parquet floors throughout.
*NEWLY RENOVATED FULL BATHROOM (separate bathtub and shower stall).

5) RENT/SECURITY DEPOSIT:
1ST MONTHS RENT ($700- can give on day you move in) + $1000 SECURITY DEPOSIT TO MOVE IN (needed to reserve the place and RETURNED WHEN YOU LEAVE, minus any outstanding bills due) . I can give you a receipt for all of this.
+ UTILITIES (ABOUT $40 MONTH), which includes cable tv (I'll cover it), cable/high-speed internet, phone (unlimited long distance/local, again I'll cover it), electricity, gas (for stove). You don't have to pay for cable or phone, as I'll pay for that for you. I even have a card with the cable deal that gets us 4 free movie tickets every tuesday... you can use it if I am not.

THIS TOTALS: $1700 TO MOVE IN. I may be able to negotiate on the security deposit, but in the end, I am much more comfortable with the full amount.
*SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY- no money= no move-in

6) EMAIL ME BACK WITH A TIMEFRAME AND DATE THAT'S GOOD FOR YOU TO SEE THE PLACE, along with a note about yourself- your lifestyle/work/job/school/interests/past living situations/personality/expectations, etc.

7) Pack a checkbook or monies when you come to see the place, *in case you want to make a deposit to reserve room (no pressure of course).

8) DIRECTIONS:
Take Q or B train to Kingshighway stop (B stops running after 9:15 pm, and
doesn't run on weekends, but is an express train that is much faster). Walk
down kingshighway (or across 15th st. unto Ave P, which is quicker) to e.
12th st. Make a right. Walk until u reach the corner of Ave P and 12th.
*ring MIDDLE DOORBELL in the *back of house, by the garbage cans/garage.
OR CALL UP WITH YOUR CELL PHONE, as front doorbell gets sticky and I don't always hear it.