NoFeeRentalByOwner.com No Fee Rentals: Apartment Hunting Tips:
There are many things to consider when looking for that perfect New York No Fee Rental:
Date Availability. Does the availability coincide with your moving schedule?
Pet and guest rules. If the landlord does not allow a pet or a roommate who is not on the lease, an additional charge may be levied.
The Apartment: Once you've narrowed your search, carefully look at the actual space you'll be occupying and ask questions:
Condition: What's the general physical condition of the apartment? If it needs to be repaired, find out what work will be done by the landlord before you move in. Generally, most landlords will have a vacant apartment cleaned and repainted. You may be able to negotiate a smaller security deposit if you have the time and skill to undertake those improvements. But be sure to know your limitations: if you have to repair crumbling plaster, you may end up spending more money than you anticipated. Look at the walls and floors.
Noise: How soundproof are the walls? Will you hear your roommate? How about the neighbor's baby? Or outdoor noise? Is the apartment next to the elevator or incinerator?
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