tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post6111943814523533195..comments2024-02-17T02:59:07.589-05:00Comments on Money Maus: FrustratedMoneyMaushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472111495751380102noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-28703886260399437602011-08-02T13:19:46.051-04:002011-08-02T13:19:46.051-04:00The most frustrating part with apartment hunting f...The most frustrating part with apartment hunting for me in NYC was that the whole process is mostly condensed into a 2-week pressure cooker sprint where things happen or fall through fast. August is here now - hope you either found a place or are doing some couch-surfing to conserve some more cash.<br /><br />I'm the co-founder of MapThatPad.com, a tool that may have helped you in that crucial time - the idea is that you organize your whole hunt from one platform - save listings from various sites and contact brokers with the click of a button. Check it out - would love to hear your thoughts...Thomashttp://www.mapthatpad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-63321175276264340162011-08-01T17:56:00.161-04:002011-08-01T17:56:00.161-04:00I'd recommend calling over emailing. Brokers (...I'd recommend calling over emailing. Brokers (or better, management companies) don't take emails seriously, and will deal with a call better. Also, if you really want to save money and don't mind living in a pre-war rental, I recommend finding some reputable management company numbers and daily calling them. Ask friends who have good management companies to give you their names and contact numbers.<br /><br />Start at 9am, call as many times a day as it takes to reach someone and when they put you off, start again the next day. Eventually they will shuffle you into the first available unit they can find. And sine people vacate and reno happen all the time, they will get you in the place as fast as they can. Being an early morning pest pays off in NYC!<br /><br />Another alternative is to call the management offices of new construction buildings -- you can get a place as soon as the dust settles and you may be able to negotiate rent when they have hundreds of units to fill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-17327240543540118812011-07-18T21:32:05.275-04:002011-07-18T21:32:05.275-04:00I have NO idea how you're doing all this movin...I have NO idea how you're doing all this moving and are still legally sane. I would be having an emotional breakdown. I have my fingers crossed for you, and will be excited to finally hear when you have a long term lease!Alterations Neededhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555124576937762228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-34684889479934218042011-07-18T16:28:20.465-04:002011-07-18T16:28:20.465-04:00Where are you looking? I know of a UES broker that...Where are you looking? I know of a UES broker that specializes in cheaper apartments, however, you will pay a one month fee. Sometimes you can come across amazing deals last minute. Do you use Streeteasy.com? That was my favorite website when I was looking.Rachel Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-63212545857329740642011-07-17T14:27:11.267-04:002011-07-17T14:27:11.267-04:00It's astonishing to me that renting in NYC is ...It's astonishing to me that renting in NYC is such a process!! I don't blame you for being frustrated but wishing you much luck! There's still two weeks left in August - it could still happen! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-44238178241147932912011-07-17T11:47:50.366-04:002011-07-17T11:47:50.366-04:00I would be pretty darn tired of moving too! I hop...I would be pretty darn tired of moving too! I hope something comes up soon but it sounds like once you make it through sept 1 no matter what you will finally be totally settled. Oh and BTW your parents are awesome!CeCehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390627453974953641noreply@blogger.com