1. New Graduate Student Orientation SPRING 2014 www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus/

2. 1.Dos and Donts – Apartment Checklist 2.Paperwork 3.Things to consider 4.Resources 5.Insiders Stories

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6. 1.Dos and Donts – Apartment Checklist 2.Paperwork 3.Things to consider 4.Resources 5.Insiders Stories

7. 1.A Checkbook for a Deposit 2.Bank Statements 3.Proof of Income 4/14

8. 1.Dos and Donts – Apartment Checklist 2.Paperwork 3.Things to consider 4.Resources 5.Insiders Stories

9. 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 5/14

10. PROSCONS Meeting new peopleLess privacy CompanionshipMore noise Larger apartment (in most cases)Risk of unwanted long-term guests Less rentSharing your belongings Sharing choresDivide and keep track of Rent, Expenses Sharing monthly expensesMight be unhygienic 6/14

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12. 1. Location Near campus/public transport 2.Layout Bathroom(s) Water pressure/ plumbing Bedroom space Closet space Location of closets Balcony/terrace 8/14

13. 3.Kitchen Appliances included, Cabinet and counter space, Cleanliness/maintenance 4.Facilities in the building Laundry facilities, Roof access 5.Questions to ask Utilities included Pets allowed Free extermination Superintendent on site 9/14

14. 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 10/14

15. 1.Dos and Donts – Apartment Checklist 2.Paperwork 3.Things to consider 4.Resources 5.Insiders Stories

16. 1. Craigslist http://newyork.craigslist.org/ 2. Padmapper www.padmapper.com 3. Sing Dao Newspaper 4. Brooklyn Apt Hunting Handout 5. NYU Off-Campus Services (212) 998-4620 Offcampus.housing@nyu.edu www.nyu.edu/housing/offcampus/ 11/14

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