SWR: Apartment Question/Moving -Updated on 2nd page!

GsCM4EVA Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:02 PM

SWR: Apartment Question/Moving -Updated on 2nd page!

So here's the deal.
We werent goign to start looking yet for a place to live, butttt a friend of my moms friend told her shes renting out her apartment...So we go look at it the other night and we REALLY Liked it.....3 bedroom, BIG lving room, didning room, eat in kitchen, 1.5 baths.
Only prob is: 1400 a month
the apt is in howard beach close to the train so we can take it to work...

What should we do? continue to look or just take this one? we reallyyy liked it

is it even too early to start lookin for apts? we plan to move in july 1st or july 5th...

tia

SweetCin704 Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:04 PM

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Jeanine, it sounds wonderful. Yes its steep, but not for a 3 bedroom. We're paying 1325 for a 2 bedroom.

It's also not too early, maybe another week or so...

Good luck, but the apt sounds great & convenient

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:05 PM

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for a 3 bedroom that is a really great price. does it include utilities, etc?

GsCM4EVA Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:12 PM

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Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

for a 3 bedroom that is a really great price. does it include utilities, etc?

im not completely sure..id have to ask...
we are HOPING the lady goes down to 1200

thats another thing-we are totally clueless about the utility bills-how much are they???

waterspout4 Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM

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Ours is a 2 bedroom for $1300. I wish I could tell you how much utilities are, but both places we've lived on Long Island have included them.

roxyvelas Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM

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My 1 bedroom is 1400 in Forest Hills. If rent goes up we're probably moving.

MayBride06 Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:44 PM

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C r a p...go for it!! I'm paying almost $600 dollars more than that in a two bedroom in Hauppauge!

MissingTheBGene Posted: Apr 20, 2006 07:28 AM

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Honestly, from where we looked, that's not a bad price for a 3 bedroom. If you love it, then I would take it.

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 07:29 AM

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Janine- GO FOR IT! Do you know how hard it is to find a nice 2 bedrom apt for that kind of $$$ and here you are getting a three bedroom! Everyone I know thats looking is just horrified by how expensive and how disgusting these apartments are out there!

Mrs. Powell Posted: Apr 20, 2006 07:29 AM

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That is very reasonable for a 3 bedroom. i used to pay $1450.00 for a one bedroom in a doorman building.

Preshy7 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 07:30 AM

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$1400 sounds like a deal
id take it

SIBride06 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 07:44 AM

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If you can afford it.. Definately do it!!

kissy27 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:03 AM

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I don't think it is too early to look!!! If it is something you REALLY like & you can afford it, take it!! Trust me, things that you will really like will be slim with the pickings out there!!!

ewickens Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:06 AM

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Take it! You won't find a better deal or place than the one you describe!!! I pay close to that for a 1 bedroom!!!

GsCM4EVA Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:44 AM

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Posted by M&S Sept12006

Janine- GO FOR IT! Do you know how hard it is to find a nice 2 bedrom apt for that kind of $$$ and here you are getting a three bedroom! Everyone I know thats looking is just horrified by how expensive and how disgusting these apartments are out there!

Thats what Im afraid of.-ive seen some apts online and they are GROSS- and it IS in a nice neighborhood-and close to the train.

CaMacho Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:52 AM

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Oooh i'd take it! Great price!!!!

beautyq115 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:55 AM

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Posted by Preshy7

$1400 sounds like a deal
id take it

I agree...are utilities included???? That is a not alot more than we are paying in Nassau and we have 1 bedroom and a very tiny back room

MsKitty1274 Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:57 AM

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Janine-
I say take it. It's a good area and a GREAT price. I'm paying $1350 for a 2 BR, includes utilites (b/c FH's dad is my landlord). Find out if utilites are included or not, use that as a negotiating tool.

And it's not too early to start looking!!

GsCM4EVA Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:57 AM

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Posted by beautyq115

Posted by Preshy7

$1400 sounds like a deal
id take it

I agree...are utilities included???? That is a not alot more than we are paying in Nassau and we have 1 bedroom and a very tiny back room

im callin her in a bit to see what exactly is included and if she has any idea how much it is IF they arent included...

BEANS Posted: Apr 20, 2006 08:58 AM

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I would so take it. You will never find an apt that large in Queens for less than 1400. My mom pays 1200 for a 1 bedroom in Flushing. TAKE IT!!! Utility bills are not too bad, just make sure you are careful with the lights. My electric bill in the winter is on 35.00 per month, in the summer with the AC's going it's arount 80.00-you can get basic phone service for about 60.00 per month & cable-all depends on how many channels you need!

HTH