Manhattan Housing

Any advice on short-term housing rentals in Manhattan? Looking for six months. Preferably near 32nd and Park (Empire State Building area). What to avoid? What should I be asking before renting? What are the questions to ask?

I’m a babe in the woods on this when it comes to knowing the layout of the city. Won’t need a car, and my goal is living off walking/public transit. Willing to look at just renting a room until I can find a place, but would prefer to move up and just be done with it. Furnished or unfurnished works.

 

Budget?

 

3600 a month

 

You should be fine.

I would contact a real estate agent/property manager to make sure you get what you want.

 

Thanks. I was leaning towards that to save some aggravation, but the fees seemed high.

 

Is that your total monthly income or what you have available for rent each month?

 

https://www.stuytown.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-T4_sez5AIVj5OzCh35sQR9EAAYASAAEgIV_PD_BwE

 

With a daughter who, following college in a couple years, will likely take her shot at a theater career in NYC, I shudder at figuring it all out in how to pay for it.

But, well, if she can find a way to make a living there for however how long, she'll be SO MUCH further along than I have ever, ever been. And I'll be so proud.

 

For only six months, I wouldn't waste money on a broker. Try sublet.com -- you can put in your neighborhood of choice, and with your budget, especially if you're looking for just a one bedroom, you should be fine. Look on craigslist but be wary, especially for those listed at $1500 per month. They are ALL a scam. Insist on seeing the property before handing over money.
Also, for that amount of time, you might be able to find a decent Airbnb apartment. Might be worth taking an Airbnb place for a week at a time, until you find an ideal spot. This is an interesting article about a guy who moved to LA, without a car (and there's no need for a car in NYC!), and hopped around via Airbnb:
Living in L.A., one Airbnb at a time

 

Because I'm bored and curious, I took a look on sublet.com -- the Murray Hill section, though you can expand it by clicking on more neighborhoods like midtown south, or Koreatown. There seem to be plenty of furnished apartments under $3600, most without a broker fee, available 1-6 months. (I've had several friends use sublet.com with no complaints.)

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