Gimme Shelter
So I've been searching for a new apartment for my love and I. Of course apartment shopping is rarely fun, but I can't believe how grueling it has been. I have lost count how many times I've moved and had to go through the search process in my life, but this is definately one of the worst experiences I've had. I guess it's a New York thing (though this will be my 3rd New York apartment, this time seems especially tough)
It's not just the fact that most NY apartments are small and expensive, that part I am familiar with, but I can't believe how many landlords blatently misrepresent their places. The other day I saw a newly renovated apartment...if you can consider new tile installed 8 years ago as "newly renovated", that is. What strikes me most is how many landlords ask the standard questions, get your info to run a credit check, and then say "I don't want any trouble". Really, you don't? You mean you are not looking for a tenant that sells pcp to eight year olds out the front door? You don't want that imported-direct-from-taiwan prostitution ring and opium den set up in the living room? But then what am I supposed to do with my well organized white slavery business? Has any landlord ever said to any applicant "I don't want trouble" only to have the applicant say, "oh, well, I won't waste your time then. Thank you for your honesty, but I am strictly about trouble and am looking for a landlord who wants me to only rarely pay the rent, always late, of course, and randomly punch holes in the drywall whenever I am in a bad mood or on a bender, which is often" I don't think so. But if you hear of this guy, and he has a 2 bedroom for rent, let me know.
It's not just the fact that most NY apartments are small and expensive, that part I am familiar with, but I can't believe how many landlords blatently misrepresent their places. The other day I saw a newly renovated apartment...if you can consider new tile installed 8 years ago as "newly renovated", that is. What strikes me most is how many landlords ask the standard questions, get your info to run a credit check, and then say "I don't want any trouble". Really, you don't? You mean you are not looking for a tenant that sells pcp to eight year olds out the front door? You don't want that imported-direct-from-taiwan prostitution ring and opium den set up in the living room? But then what am I supposed to do with my well organized white slavery business? Has any landlord ever said to any applicant "I don't want trouble" only to have the applicant say, "oh, well, I won't waste your time then. Thank you for your honesty, but I am strictly about trouble and am looking for a landlord who wants me to only rarely pay the rent, always late, of course, and randomly punch holes in the drywall whenever I am in a bad mood or on a bender, which is often" I don't think so. But if you hear of this guy, and he has a 2 bedroom for rent, let me know.