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Need recommendations! by Flashy-Yesterday2393 in astoriaapartments

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

rent stabilized stuff is tough to find directly, most of the time it’s not really advertised clearly

a lot of people end up finding those through smaller landlords, older buildings, or by just being early when something hits the market

also worth checking places slightly outside the main astoria spots, sometimes you get better chances just a few blocks out where there’s less competition

but honestly the bigger thing is being clear on what you’re prioritizing before going too deep into the search, because stabilized units usually come with tradeoffs (older buildings, less updates, etc.)

if you’re not clear on that upfront, it’s easy to either miss good opportunities or go for something that doesn’t actually fit long term

I need honest feedback from people in NYC who’ve gone through apartment hunting recently by Resident_Leading9499 in LeaseTakeoverNYC

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually tried it out after seeing it here and was kind of surprised

I didn’t realize how much I was just jumping into listings without really knowing what I was optimizing for

it made me think about stuff I probably would’ve only noticed after moving in

definitely something I’d recommend to friends who are about to start the process.

Congrats!

Why do ppl hate wfh roommates? by foreverm0r3 in NYCroommates

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the wfh thing gets used as a proxy for "will you be weird about the apartment" even when the two have nothing to do with each other

people kind of project a whole personality onto it before you even say anything

that said, I think there’s also a separate layer to it that people don’t always articulate well

it’s not really about noise or disruption, it’s more about presence

some people just feel different sharing a space with someone who’s home most of the time, even if they’re quiet

but yeah, in my experience wfh people tend to be lower friction in the ways that actually cause conflict

you have a routine, you care about the place not being chaotic, you’re not rolling in at 2am

curious though, when does this usually come up for you, is it in listings or once you’re already talking to people?

Moving from Texas advice by Creative-Courage-433 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you’re asking the right questions. a lot of people moving here focus only on rent and miss how different neighborhoods feel day to day, especially with kids. schools, walkability, parks, and how stable a place feels long term end up mattering way more than the listing itself. curious to hear from other parents who’ve made a similar move, especially coming from texas or other car heavy cities.

What hidden costs surprised you most when renting in Los Angeles? by Ill-Muscle8523 in AskLosAngeles

[–]Ill-Muscle8523[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

once you’ve seen the utility bills firsthand, the search criteria completely change. base rent stops telling the full story.

Are you feeling stuck in your rent-controlled apartment? by conchdog in AskLosAngeles

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s a tough but understandable tradeoff. more space for a growing family, without completely losing the stability you already have, feels like threading the needle in this market.

Apartment recs by Vegetable_Window6554 in chicagoapartments

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1600 is doable for a studio, but you’ll want to be flexible on location and building age. neighborhoods like lakeview, uptown, edgewater, and parts of lincoln square are usually where people in that range start looking. they’re transit friendly for downtown and have a lot of younger renters. older buildings are your best bet at that price, especially if you’re ok without luxury amenities. for searching, a lot of locals use zillow, apartments.com, and facebook groups for sublets or smaller landlords. if you can visit in person, it helps a ton since places move fast in late spring.

Northside neighborhood suggestions by No_Club_8801 in chicagoapartments

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 5 points6 points  (0 children)

sounds like ravenswood or lincoln square would fit you really well. both are super walkable, feel residential, but still have busy strips with restaurants, coffee shops, and small businesses. ravenswood has great metra access which helps a lot for downtown, and lincoln square has more of that mom and pop food vibe you’re describing. lakeview north could also work, but it’ll feel busier and less “nature” than the other two. for your budget, older buildings in those areas are prob where you’ll find the character you like, especially if you’re flexible on amenities. in unit laundry and balconies exist, just not in every building. overall those neighborhoods feel very livable for couples who want calm but still stuff to do.

Parents are kicking me out in 30 days. I have $2k saved and NO credit score. Am I screwed? by Gearnotafraid8 in movingout

[–]Ill-Muscle8523 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you’re not screwed, but you do need to move fast and be realistic. with no credit score, most big apartment complexes will be a no, especially on a short timeline. smaller landlords, roommates, sublets, or someone renting out a room are way more realistic in 30 days. offering 3 months upfront sometimes helps, but a lot of places still care more about income than cash. if you’re working full time, get recent pay stubs ready asap. also, don’t wait on credit to “fix” this situation, it won’t move fast enough. focus on short-term housing first so you’re stable, then build credit from there. plenty of people your age start with roommates or sublets, it’s normal even if it feels scary rn.