new graduate student orientation spring 2014

New Graduate Student OrientationSPRING 2014

www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus/

1. Do’s and Don’ts

–Apartment Checklist

2. Paperwork

3. Things to consider

4. Resources

5. Insiders Stories

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1. Do’s and Don’ts

–Apartment Checklist

2. Paperwork

3. Things to consider

4. Resources

5. Insiders Stories

1. A Checkbook for a Deposit

2. Bank Statements

3. Proof of Income

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1. Do’s and Don’ts

–Apartment Checklist

2. Paperwork

3. Things to consider

4. Resources

5. Insiders Stories

When you meet with a broker, manager, or landlord, be prepared and have a clear idea of what you want

Some things to ask during your meeting:• Can you take in a roommate at a later date?• Can room dividers & shelves be added, can other

alterations be made?• What costs are the responsibility of the tenant(s)?• Is a security deposit required? If so, how much? • Is the deposit refundable?• Are pets allowed?

Brokers: Professionals charging a fee for finding apartments

A broker's fee is up to 15% (approx) of one year's rent

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PROS CONSMeeting new people Less privacy

Companionship More noise

Larger apartment (in most cases)

Risk of unwanted long-term guests

Less rent Sharing your belongings

Sharing chores Divide and keep track of Rent, Expenses

Sharing monthly expenses Might be unhygienic

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1. Location Near campus/public transport

2.Layout Bathroom(s)

Water pressure/ plumbingBedroom space

Closet space Location of closets Balcony/terrace

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3. Kitchen Appliances included, Cabinet and counter

space, Cleanliness/maintenance

4. Facilities in the building Laundry facilities, Roof access

5. Questions to askUtilities included

Pets allowedFree exterminationSuperintendent on site

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Safety and Security•Near well-traveled areas •Illuminated at night •Building security system •Doorman/ buzzer system •Secure locks •Peephole •Smoke detectors •Emergency escape routes •Area's crime rate

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1. Do’s and Don’ts

–Apartment Checklist

2. Paperwork

3. Things to consider

4. Resources

5. Insiders Stories

1. Craigslist• http://newyork.craigslist.org/

2. Padmapper• www.padmapper.com

3. Sing Dao Newspaper4. Brooklyn Apt Hunting Handout5. NYU Off-Campus Services

• (212) 998-4620• Offcampus.housing@nyu.edu• www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus/

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1. Do’s and Don’ts

–Apartment Checklist

2. Paperwork

3. Things to consider

4. Resources

5. Insiders Stories

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NYU Off-Campus Services• (212) 998-4620• Offcampus.housing@nyu.edu• www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus/

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