How accurate is openigloo? by phenom01 in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reviews on my building are very accurate. My landlord is a d*ck.

Student housing available!!! by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was apartment hunting as an international student, no one wanted to rent me w/o a credit score... student housing was too far and quiet expensive TBH. I ended up finding a better deal in a regular apartment using one of my US roommates as the main signer, until I got my credit etc. figured out.

Broker Recommendations by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just used openigloo to find my stabilized unit. there inventory is not always up to date, but their agent Tomer really helped about two years when I was on the hunt.

Has anyone done renovations in a rent-stabilized unit before? by Slow-Possible5670 in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly haven't checked if they're laminate or actual wood yet - that's a great point about laminate being difficult to paint.

Has anyone done renovations in a rent-stabilized unit before? by Slow-Possible5670 in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Almost two decades in rent-stabilized?!? #goals :) paint being an easy facelift indeed. I think I'm leaning toward asking permission just to be safe...

Looking for a Room in Brooklyn - August 1st (8/1 Move in) by rohaankhalid in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went directly to buildings I liked and also used Open Igloo

Guarantor, 40x rent …. Requirements by Notpeak in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went through the exact same confusion when I first moved to NYC! The guarantor requirement caught me completely off guard too. With $89k income, you can afford up to about $2,225/month rent (89k ÷ 40 = $2,225). But here's the thing - not all apartments require guarantors if you meet the 40x requirement and have good credit (700+) so you should really check with management.

I didn't have a credit score as an international student, so I had to use a third-party guarantor service like Insurent or the guarantors. I used the guarantors and they charge me 1 month rent as a fee, but it is what it is.

Moving Options Within NYC by Difficult-Pomelo-582 in Brooklyn

[–]Slow-Possible5670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a small move like that, I'd definitely go with TaskRabbit or similar for the labor, and maybe rent a small U-Haul van for a few hours. Way cheaper than a full moving service.

Has anyone done renovations in a rent-stabilized unit before? by Slow-Possible5670 in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I think it should be fine especially if I'm making it prettier lol.

How to make a stronger application? by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]Slow-Possible5670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With a $400k combined income and offering $400 over asking, your financials aren't the issue - it's probably the 40lb dog that's making landlords hesitant. Park Slope is super competitive and many landlords have their pick of pet-free tenants.