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Finding a place to live [in NYC]
PhoBaoBoa
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The short of the long is that I moved to the city a couple of months ago and have been living with my friend while I save/look for a place.
I've now sent out around 100 replies to Craigslist ads, and I've received *3* responses. Granted, the place I'm looking is a desirable neighborhood, and one of my friends suggest I stop being picky and branch out. So I did, to no avail.
I've met with one person so far, and she was actually pretty great. The apartment is close enough to work that I can bike/walk and the rent is within my price range. Provided she doesn't find anyone better suited than I, she let me know that I could text her next week about moving in. In the off chance this doesn't work out (and for my own benefit) I've posted the letter I send out below. I make alterations and tailor it to the ad I'm responding to, but this is the draft I start with.
Any advice on better ways of going about this would be appreciated; this is my first time not living alone or rooming with friends.
I've now sent out around 100 replies to Craigslist ads, and I've received *3* responses. Granted, the place I'm looking is a desirable neighborhood, and one of my friends suggest I stop being picky and branch out. So I did, to no avail.
I've met with one person so far, and she was actually pretty great. The apartment is close enough to work that I can bike/walk and the rent is within my price range. Provided she doesn't find anyone better suited than I, she let me know that I could text her next week about moving in. In the off chance this doesn't work out (and for my own benefit) I've posted the letter I send out below. I make alterations and tailor it to the ad I'm responding to, but this is the draft I start with.
Any advice on better ways of going about this would be appreciated; this is my first time not living alone or rooming with friends.
Hello!
My name is [phobaoboa] and I’m a 25-year-old new resident of our fair city! I moved here a couple of months ago from CT (the northern, lesser known part) and as such am still a little unfamiliar with all the facets of the city. What I’m not unfamiliar with is being an awesome roommate! Some key points about me and my life:
• I am gainfully employed at a local bar/restaurant, working mostly nights and weekends
• I am single and do not plan on dating anytime soon
• I don’t smoke but respect others personal choices and don’t judge
• I desire a peaceful and friendly cohabitation, I’m not a mean-spirited person and have an avoidance of those who are
• That being said, I can cast shade in the most fabulous of ways and with good intent
Now to get a little more specific! I don’t plan on having any overnight guests and, if the occasion should arise, it would be planned with ample time and a go-ahead from you. While I do not have ‘museum-clean’ standards, I do have a habit of picking up after myself and others (sans the passive-aggressive comments/notes). I’m an exceptionally flexible person and abide by Wheaton’s Law – don’t be a dick. The only things that truly get to me are 'Debbie downers' and litter bugs. I love trying new food and will usually bring home food to share as well as a bottle of wine or a new beer to try. Making friends has never been a problem for me, and I would love to discuss work/life ups and downs; I always have an open door, regardless of how engrossed in my Netflix binge I am. I spend a good part of my time being social and look forward to coming home to put on pajamas and sit on my computer or watching Netflix. My major interests would entail: technology and computer building; video and tabletop games; I read the news a lot, world affairs, science, environmental, and geek being my staples; food, wine and beer would have to make the list of interests as well. Overall I love experiencing life and every aspect of it.
I would love to hear from you with any questions you may have about me or my life!
Thank you for your consideration!
My name is [phobaoboa] and I’m a 25-year-old new resident of our fair city! I moved here a couple of months ago from CT (the northern, lesser known part) and as such am still a little unfamiliar with all the facets of the city. What I’m not unfamiliar with is being an awesome roommate! Some key points about me and my life:
• I am gainfully employed at a local bar/restaurant, working mostly nights and weekends
• I am single and do not plan on dating anytime soon
• I don’t smoke but respect others personal choices and don’t judge
• I desire a peaceful and friendly cohabitation, I’m not a mean-spirited person and have an avoidance of those who are
• That being said, I can cast shade in the most fabulous of ways and with good intent
Now to get a little more specific! I don’t plan on having any overnight guests and, if the occasion should arise, it would be planned with ample time and a go-ahead from you. While I do not have ‘museum-clean’ standards, I do have a habit of picking up after myself and others (sans the passive-aggressive comments/notes). I’m an exceptionally flexible person and abide by Wheaton’s Law – don’t be a dick. The only things that truly get to me are 'Debbie downers' and litter bugs. I love trying new food and will usually bring home food to share as well as a bottle of wine or a new beer to try. Making friends has never been a problem for me, and I would love to discuss work/life ups and downs; I always have an open door, regardless of how engrossed in my Netflix binge I am. I spend a good part of my time being social and look forward to coming home to put on pajamas and sit on my computer or watching Netflix. My major interests would entail: technology and computer building; video and tabletop games; I read the news a lot, world affairs, science, environmental, and geek being my staples; food, wine and beer would have to make the list of interests as well. Overall I love experiencing life and every aspect of it.
I would love to hear from you with any questions you may have about me or my life!
Thank you for your consideration!
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What is your price range?
High 5!
What range are you looking for?
I'm looking to spend preferably around 750-850, going as high as 900. My friends that live in the area pay about the same, so I figured it's doable. I work near 30th and Steinway, and the place I referenced is on 36th Ave. and 34th st, 875 a month without utilities.
I'd halve your introduction letter to highlight that you are a stable, neat human being that neither smokes nor cares about smoking. I would leave the hobbies and interests to your OKC profile
That said, I really don't know jack shit for certain. I lucked into my apartment like whoa.
@PhoBaoBoa
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/roo/4323045562.html
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/roo/4323016295.html
Hop on it. Be as unpersonal in your email as possible. You're a real goddamn adult who is going to pay his rent on time and isn't serial killer weird!
Good luck!
hahaha thanks! You're great, I actually just emailed them and everyone else on Craigslist before hopping on here! Here's what I'm sending out now
My name is [phobaoboa] and I’m a 25-year-old new resident of our fair city! I moved here a couple of months ago from CT (the northern, lesser known part) and as such am still a little unfamiliar with all the facets of the city. What I’m not unfamiliar with is being an awesome roommate! Some key points about me and my life:
• I am gainfully employed at a local bar/restaurant, working mostly nights and weekends (no problem paying rent on time)
• I am single and do not plan on dating anytime soon
• I don’t smoke but respect others personal choices and don’t judge
• I desire a peaceful and friendly cohabitation, I’m not a mean-spirited person and am very flexible
• I understand how to be a responsible roommate: no dishes left in the sink for days, taking out the trash, changing tp and buying necessary supplies
I would love to hear from you with any questions you may have about me or my life!
Thank you for your consideration,
name, phone number, email
Remove the word "bar". As an intro it makes me think: This dude is going to be coming in at 5AM every morning waking me the fuck up like a jerk!
Congrats!
On the off chance you work at Queens Comfort, I would happily accept a brokers fee on behalf of the thread in the form of those amazing donuts. jk hi5
haha thanks! And I'll see what I can do about those donuts