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HOUSING GUIDE2016-2017

R E V I E W S A N D A D V I C E

F R O M 1 5 0 + S T U D E N T S

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NYU STERN MBA

Where Stern MBA Students Live

Other54%Chelsea5%Gramercy Park13%Greenwich Village13%East Village15%

Who Stern MBA Students LiveWith

Roommate (excludingspouse/partner)

38%Spouse/partner41%Alone21%

8% of students live with pets6% of students have children

What Type of Properties SternMBA Students Live In

Townhouses1%Houses1%Condos8%Brownstones37%Apartments53%

What Size Residences Stern MBAStudents Live In

Three or more bedrooms15%Two bedrooms27%One bedrooms40%Studios or efficiences18%

Distribution of Property Ratings

0 - 6.922%

7 - 7.927%

8 - 8.927%

9+23%

Average Rent by Apartment Size

STUDIO$2,200

1BR$2,800

2BR$3,250

3BR$4,500

Rent Versus Own

Rent96%

Own4%

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Contents

What’s in the 2016-2017 NYU Stern housing guide

Our data on NYU Stern housing

East Village, Greenwich Village, Gramercy Park, Chelsea

Using the VeryApt website alongside this guide with Scott Bierbryer, Co-Founder of VeryApt

Compiled from 150+ student reviews

Landlord grades, renting process explained, standalone homes

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NEW YORK NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINEDThe Most Popular Neighborhoods for Stern MBA Students

1 East Village

15% of Stern MBA Students

East Village is the most popularneighborhood for Stern MBA studentsand its active nightlife, relativelyaffordable walk-ups, and convenienceto class are a few reasons why.

2 Greenwich Village


Greenwich Village offers awell-balanced social life and a diverseselection of housing options. It's hometo NYU's campus, so class is always aneasy walk away.

3 Gramercy Park


Gramercy Park is a laid-backcommunity of graduate students andprofessionals. Beautiful and secluded,this neighborhood offers a nice escapefrom the rowdier parts of town.

4 Chelsea


Chelsea stands out with its strikingarchitecture, hip dining and nightlife,and cutting-edge art scene. There areamazing luxury apartments andwalk-ups, but expect to pay more forrent.

Other Neighborhoods

Less than 5% each

5 Lower East Side

6 Hell's Kitchen

7 Upper West Side

8 Upper East Side

9 SoHo

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EAST VILLAGEVibrant nightlife, affordable walk-ups, and a manageable walk to class

LOCATIONS AND FEATURES

GETTING TO KAUFMAN MANAGEMENT CENTER

WHAT'S GREAT

WHAT COULD BE BETTER

The East Village runs north to south from 14th Street to Houston Street, betweenBroadway and the East River.

Packed with dives, coffeeshops, bookstores and galleries, and home to a mix of students,young professionals, and long-time residents, the East Village is at once trendy andinviting. The seemingly never-ending nightlife offers something for everyone, and thelong list of restaurants always keeps you trying new things. There are a few amenitybuildings with doormen, but the East Village's signature residences are its walk-ups,which offer fairly affordable rents relative to other Manhattan neighborhoods. NYUstudents appreciate the manageable walk to class and many make good use of therunning trails along the East River.

✔ Plenty of restaurants and activenightlife

✔ Most popular neighborhood for Sternstudents

✔ Walk to class isn't too long

✔ Relatively affordable rents

✖ Constant street noise

✖ Fewer doorman buildings

✖ Vetting management for walk-upscan be tricky

✖ Limited accessibility to subway lines10 - 25

Minutes5 - 15

Minutes10 - 15

Minutes5 - 15

Minutes

SIGNATURE SPOTS

GroceryNew York Grocery, Trader Joe's, EastVillage Farm & Grocery

RestaurantsFive Tacos, Bruno, Jewel Bako, TheRedhead, Tompkins Square Bagel

ShoppingEast Village Books, Village Style, EastVillage Thrift Shop

EntertainmentOne and One, Fat Buddha, East VillageSocial

FitnessNew York Sports Club, Crunch, CrossfitEast River

ParksTompkins Square Park

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GREENWICH VILLAGEUnbeatable convenience to class, with a diverse selection of housing options



WHAT'S GREAT


Greenwich Village is bound to the east by Broadway, to the west by North River, to thesouth by Houston Street, and to the north by 14th Street.

'The Village' is a classy and highly-regarded neighborhood that offers a tight-knitcommunity and well-balanced social scene, while still harnessing the hustle and bustle ofthe Big City. The neighborhood is home to some of the city's best restaurants, bars, andmusic venues, as well as the always-communal Washington Square Park. GreenwichVillage's housing options are very diverse - you'll choose from NYU apartment-styledorms, walk-ups, brownstones, and a nice selection of high-rise amenity buildings onPark Avenue and 5th Avenue. Of course, NYU's campus is in Greenwich Village, so classis always an easy walk away.

✔ Easy walk to class

✔ Great restaurants, bars, and musicvenues

✔ Diverse selection of housing options

✔ Centrally located and accessible toother parts of town

✖ Finding cheaper housing options canbe challenging

✖ Plenty of undergrads

✖ Can get noisy

✖ Feels crowded at timesUnder 5Minutes

Under 5Minutes

Under 5Minutes

Under 5Minutes

SIGNATURE SPOTS

GroceryTrader Joe's, Gourmet Garage, Agatha &Valentina

RestaurantsOTTO, DBGB, Dos Caminos, VillageTaverna

ShoppingUrban Outfitters, OAK, Forever 21

EntertainmentB Bar, Red Lion, Comedy Cellar, (le)Poisson Rouge

FitnessBlink Fitness, David Barton Gym,Crunch, Equinox

ParksWashington Square Park

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GRAMERCY PARKA quiet and picturesque escape from the rowdier parts of town



WHAT'S GREAT


This neighborhood's boundaries are 23rd Street to the north, 14th Street to the south,Third Avenue to the east, and Park Avenue to the west.

Gramercy Park is a beautiful and low-key neighborhood that is centrally located, butmore removed from the city's commotion and attractions. It's home to plenty of graduatestudents and professionals, who live in a combination of chic brownstones,more-affordable walk-ups, and spacious doorman buildings. The social scene inGramercy Park is tailored more towards relaxed happy hours and less towards late-nightpartying. Residents appreciate the cozy, secluded feel, lush greenery, and easy access tothe 4, 5, and 6 subway lines.

✔ Beautiful streets with lots of greenery

✔ Quiet and laid-back

✔ Nice combinations of luxury andaffordable housing options

✔ Feels safe

✖ Fewer popular nightlife spots

✖ Walk to class can get long

✖ Doorman buildings tend to beexpensive

✖ Can feel isolated from exciting partsof town20 - 40

Minutes10 - 20

Minutes15 - 25

Minutes10 - 20

Minutes

SIGNATURE SPOTS

GroceryTrader Joe's, Whole Foods, MortonWilliams

RestaurantsLe Parisien, La Follia, TrattoriaBelvedere, Gila's Nosh, Dos Caminas

ShoppingUniqlo, Dover Street Market, NikeRunning

EntertainmentRose Bar, Molly's Pub, The House, DearErving

FitnessCrunch, Equinox, Oval Fitness

ParksStuyvesant Square, Gramercy Park(private)

CHELSEAAmazing luxury housing options, but more expensive and farther from campus



WHAT'S GREAT


Chelsea begins west at the West River and extends east to Sixth Avenue. From north tosouth, it runs from 30th Street to 14th Street.

Chelsea is immediately recognizable by its architectural flare, which boasts sleek modernhigh-rises side-by-side with rustic re-purposed warehouses. This flourishing cultural hubis home to a copious selection of hip nightlife spots, first-rate art galleries, distinguishedrestaurants, and a few beloved New York landmarks like the High Line and the ChelseaMarket. Chelsea offers some of the most sought-after luxury apartment buildings in thecity, so expect a high cost of rent. The walk-ups are a bit more affordable, but still moreexpensive relative to comparable buildings in other neighborhoods.

✔ Hip nightlife spots and greatrestaurants

✔ Nice luxury apartment options

✔ Home to the High Line and ChelseaMarket

✔ Easy access to subway lines

✖ Expensive rent

✖ Lots of foot traffic

✖ Farther from campus

✖ Fewer Stern students

25 - 50Minutes

10 - 25Minutes

10 - 20Minutes

10 - 25Minutes

SIGNATURE SPOTS

GroceryChelsea Market, Whole Foods, TraderJoe's

RestaurantsHill Country, Empire Diner, The NoMad,Tao, Collicchio & Sons

ShoppingAmerican Apparrel, Anthropologie,Urban Outfitters

EntertainmentThe Standard Biergarten, The Tippler,Electric Room, Chelsea Piers

FitnessNew York Sports Club, Equinox,Orangetheory

ParksThe High Line

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CHELSEAAmazing luxury housing options, but more expensive and farther from campus



WHAT'S GREAT


Chelsea begins west at the West River and extends east to Sixth Avenue. From north tosouth, it runs from 30th Street to 14th Street.

Chelsea is immediately recognizable by its architectural flare, which boasts sleek modernhigh-rises side-by-side with rustic re-purposed warehouses. This flourishing cultural hubis home to a copious selection of hip nightlife spots, first-rate art galleries, distinguishedrestaurants, and a few beloved New York landmarks like the High Line and the ChelseaMarket. Chelsea offers some of the most sought-after luxury apartment buildings in thecity, so expect a high cost of rent. The walk-ups are a bit more affordable, but still moreexpensive relative to comparable buildings in other neighborhoods.

✔ Hip nightlife spots and greatrestaurants

✔ Nice luxury apartment options

✔ Home to the High Line and ChelseaMarket

✔ Easy access to subway lines

✖ Expensive rent

✖ Lots of foot traffic

✖ Farther from campus

✖ Fewer Stern students

25 - 50Minutes

10 - 25Minutes

10 - 20Minutes

10 - 25Minutes

SIGNATURE SPOTS

GroceryChelsea Market, Whole Foods, TraderJoe's

RestaurantsHill Country, Empire Diner, The NoMad,Tao, Collicchio & Sons

ShoppingAmerican Apparrel, Anthropologie,Urban Outfitters

EntertainmentThe Standard Biergarten, The Tippler,Electric Room, Chelsea Piers

FitnessNew York Sports Club, Equinox,Orangetheory

ParksThe High Line

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APARTMENTRATINGS

KEY•••• Excellent for a category $$$$ $3900 + per renter••• Great $$$ $3450 - $3899•• Average $$ $2760 - $3449• Below Average $ < $2760

* Prices subject to change and variessignificantly by room type

100 Maiden Lane Apt 7.3 $$$ •• • •• • •105 East 15th Street Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •• •••• •• •••142 West 4th Apt 6.5 $$ • • ••• •••• •••25 Broad Street at The Exchange Apt 10.0 $$$$ ✔ •••• •••• ••• ••• ••••298 Mulberry St Apt 8.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •••• ••339 E 6th St Apt 4.5 $ ✔ • • • • •67 Morton St Apt 8.0 $$$$ • • ••• •• •68 Thompson Street Apt 4.0 $ • • •• ••88 Leonard Street Apt 8.0 $$$$ ••• ••• • ••• •••Avalon Bowery Place Apt 7.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •••• ••Avalon Cove Apt 7.0 $ ✔ •• ••• •••• •••• •••Avalon North Bergen Apt 8.0 $ ••• •••• •••• • ••Avalon Riverview North Apt 7.0 $$ • ••• • •• ••Biltmore Plaza Apt 6.5 $$$ • •• •• ••• •••Bloom 62 Apt 8.0 $$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••••Carlton Towers Apt 6.0 $$$$ ✔ ••• •• • •• ••••Emerald Green Apt 8.0 $$$$ •• •••• •• • ••Estuary Apt 9.0 $ ✔ ••• •••• •••• ••• •••Flatiron 18 Apt 8.0 $$$$ ••• ••• •• •••• ••••Hudson Point Apt 8.0 $ •• ••• •• •• ••Mercer Street Residence Apt 8.7 $$ ✔ ••• ••• •••• •••• •••Monaco Apt 6.0 $$ •• •••• ••• ••• •••Packard Square Apt 7.0 $ •• •• • • •Palladium Apt 7.0 $$ ✔ •• •• • ••• •••Parkside East Apt 8.0 $$ ••• ••• •• • •Savory Park Apartments Apt 7.0 $ • • ••• • •Savoy Park Apt 8.0 $ ••• •• •••• • •Sienna 37 Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••Stonehenge Tower Apt 8.0 $$$ ✔ •••• ••• •••• •• ••••StuyTown Apt 8.1 $$ ✔ ✔ ✔ •• •• •••• ••• •••The Churchill Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• ••• •• •• ••••The Crest Apt 7.8 $$$ ✔ ••• ••• ••• • ••••The Crossroads Apt 9.0 $$ ✔ •••• •• •••• •••• ••The Driggs Apt 8.5 $$$ ✔ •• ••• • ••• ••The Epic Apt 5.0 $$$$ • • • •• •The Sagamore Apt 8.0 $$$ •••• •••• ••• •• ••••The Sutton Collection Apt 7.0 $$ • • ••• •• ••Townsend Apt 9.5 $$$ •• •• •••• ••• •••Tribeca Tower Apt 8.5 $$$$ ✔ ••• • • ••• ••True North Gold Coast Apt 9.0 $$$$ ••• •• • •••• ••••Twenty Exchange Apt 7.3 $$ •• •• •• ••• ••••be@schermerhorn Apt 10.0 $ ✔ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••

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MOSTPOPULARBuildings with the most Stern MBA students

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What Stern MBA students typically look for:

✔ Lots of Stern MBAstudents

✔ Excellent location

✔ Affordable apartmentswith solid amenities

MOST POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODSEast VillageGreenwich Village

TOP 101ST STUYTOWN STUDENTS65+

2ND PALLADIUM STUDENTS25+

3RD MERCER STREET RESIDENCE STUDENTS15+

4TH THE DRIGGS STUDENTS12+

5TH AVALON COVE STUDENTS10+

5TH 142 WEST 4TH STREET STUDENTS10+

7TH THE CREST STUDENTS8+

8TH 105 EAST 15TH STREET STUDENTS7+

9TH SIENNA 37 STUDENTS6+

10TH25 BROAD STREET AT THEEXCHANGE

STUDENTS5+

STUYTOWNMidtown, 252 1st Avenue

1ST

$$STUDENTS

65+

Review by Stern School of Business Student

I love Stuytown - it's a 25 minute walk to campus, or there's an NYUshuttle that takes you from Stuytown to campus! The apartments arelarge for the amount of money you pay, and the renovated apartmentsare very nice. Plus, there's a lot of green area and outdoor space, whichis great when you want a break from the concrete jungle. Goodcommunity for students and families!

PALLADIUMGreenwich Village, 140 E 14th St

2ND

$$STUDENTS

25+


Palladium residence is pretty good for those who have just moved tothe city. Utilities are included and there is a large student body in thedorm that helps you meet other students. Decent choice for your firstyear.

MERCER STREET RESIDENCEGreenwich Village, 240 Mercer St

3RD

$$STUDENTS

15+


If you're a JD/MBA, as I am, housing really doesn't get any better thanthe Mercer residence. It's hard to imagine living any place that's better,so if you can afford the rent here and don't mind being so close toschool (some people like being able to "get away" on the weekends)it's totally worth it.

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HIGHESTRATEDBuildings with the best overall ratings


What the best properties typically offer:

✔ High-end amenities

✔ Close proximity to SternMBA

✔ Nearby stores/grocery

✔ Excellent management

TOP 101ST TOWNSEND

OVERALLRATING9.6

2ND25 BROAD STREET AT THEEXCHANGE

OVERALLRATING9.4

3RD MERCER STREET RESIDENCEOVERALLRATING9.1

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5TH TRIBECA TOWEROVERALLRATING8.7

5TH THE DRIGGSOVERALLRATING8.7

7TH THE CHURCHILLOVERALLRATING8.6

8TH THE CROSSROADSOVERALLRATING8.5

8TH SIENNA 37 OVERALLRATING8.5

8TH TRUE NORTH GOLD COASTOVERALLRATING8.5

TOWNSENDHell's Kitchen, 350 W 37th St

1ST

$$$ OVERALLRATING

9.6


Clean and fairly new apartment that was built in 2010. Very largewindows with oven and dishwasher included. Laundry washer anddryer machines within the apartment unit. Very quiet - they have twolayers of windows which really helps block off the thousands of firetrucks that roam the streets every night.

25 BROAD ST AT THE EXCHANGEFinancial District, 25 Broad St

2ND

$$$$ OVERALLRATING

9.4


The Exchange at 25 Broad has been an amazing place to live. Becausethe subways converge in the Financial District, it is incredibly easy toget anywhere in NYC - east side, west side, Brooklyn, uptown,midtown, etc. Every week there seems to be a new bar or restaurantopening up around here, and it is incredibly close to some greatoutdoor spaces. Love living down here and would absolutelyrecommend it.

MERCER STREET RESIDENCEGreenwich Village, 240 Mercer St

3RD

$$ OVERALLRATING

9.1

Review by Jorge

Rooms are a little bit old, but they are big. The building is crowded withstudents, so it is great to network and party. It is also super close to theNYU (2 min to Stern). Moreover, they are going to renovate somebedrooms!

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BEST FORFAMILIESHighest rated properties by couples and families


Properties in the Best for Families List typicallyoffer:

✔ Safe and secure properties

✔ Outdoor areas

✔ Nearby parking

✔ Quiet buildings

TOP 101ST TRIBECA TOWER

FAMILYRATING9.5

2ND CARLTON TOWERSFAMILYRATING9.2

2ND STUYTOWNFAMILYRATING9.2


FAMILYRATING9.0


4TH TOWNSENDFAMILYRATING9.0

7TH THE DRIGGSFAMILYRATING8.8

8TH THE CHURCHILLFAMILYRATING8.6

9TH 67 MORTON STFAMILYRATING8.5

10TH AVALON NORTH BERGENFAMILYRATING8.4

TRIBECA TOWERTribeca, 105 Duane St

1ST

$$$$ FAMILYRATING

9.5


Beautiful building but we are on the younger side. Better for youngfamilies.

CARLTON TOWERSUpper East Side, 200 E 64th St

2ND

$$$$ FAMILYRATING

9.2


Carlton towers has been an excellent place for my family and I to live.The doormen are polite and effective and maintenance is prompt. Theneighborhood is very convenient and once explored, has a nicecommunity feel. The building is also no fee, which helps with initialmoving expenses.

STUYTOWNMidtown, 252 1st Avenue

2ND

$$ FAMILYRATING

9.2


Open space, including playgrounds and turf fields. Parts of StuyvesantTown are zoned for one of the best public schools in the city. One mileto Stern campus. Quiet.

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OVAL STUDY A quiet retreat with free WiFi, work spaces, and beautiful parkside views

OVAL FITNESS A state-of-the-art workout facility

OVAL SERVICES A lifestyle enhancement service by Abigail Michaels Concierge

FIVE STUY CAFÉ A rustic haven with delicious menu items made fresh daily

PRIVATE COURTS Stay active at our numerous basketball, volleyball, paddle tennis, and bocce courts

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BEST FORPET OWNERSHighest rated properties for students with pets


Properties in the Best for Pet Owners Listtypically offer:

✔ Larger floorplans

✔ Nearby parks and greenspace

✔ Flexible pet policies

✔ Great management

TOP 101ST ESTUARY PET RATING9.2

2ND STONEHENGE TOWER PET RATING9.1

3RD THE DRIGGS PET RATING9.0

4TH AVALON COVE PET RATING8.8

5TH STUYTOWN PET RATING8.7


PET RATING8.7

7TH THE SAGAMORE PET RATING8.5

8TH TOWNSEND PET RATING8.4

9TH BE@SCHERMERHORN PET RATING8.2

10TH 67 MORTON ST PET RATING8.0

ESTUARYWeehawken, 1600 Harbor Blvd

1ST

$$PET RATING

9.2


Brand new building with three pools, three gyms, a movie theater andpet friendly. Very reasonable rent and parking costs, and extremely petfriendly. There are restaurants nearby and it is walking distance toHoboken and the Lincoln Harbor ferry, bus, and light rail. Right outsidethe Lincoln Tunnel so the bus takes only 8 minutes and the ferry takesabout 6 minutes.

STONEHENGE TOWERUpper West Side, 210 W 89th St

2ND

$$$PET RATING

9.1


It's a great deal for what it is - a huge alcove studio, doorman building,pets allowed, stellar location, and friendly and helpful building staff.Clean, quiet, no problems with vermin.

THE DRIGGSWilliamsburg, 205 N 9th St

3RD

$$$PET RATING

9.0


Great location. It's one stop from Manhattan and three from NYU.Roughly a 20-25 minute commute. The neighborhood has plenty ofgreat food/bar choices and shopping. There are also a few nearbyparks to get your outdoor fix on.

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BEST FORAMENITIESHighest rated properties for amenities


What top amenity properties typically offer:

✔ Great common spaces

✔ Convenient location

✔ Excellent management

✔ Newer construction

TOP 101ST ESTUARY

AMENITYRATING9.7

1ST EMERALD GREENAMENITYRATING9.7

3RD THE SAGAMOREAMENITYRATING9.5


AMENITYRATING9.4

4TH MONACOAMENITYRATING9.4

6TH BLOOM 62 AMENITYRATING9.3


8TH AVALON RIVERVIEW NORTHAMENITYRATING9.0

9TH THE CRESTAMENITYRATING8.8

10TH PALLADIUMAMENITYRATING8.7

ESTUARYWeehawken, 1600 Harbor Blvd

1ST

$$ AMENITYRATING

9.7


Brand new building with three pools, three gyms, a movie theater andpet friendly. Very reasonable rent and parking costs, and extremely petfriendly. There are restaurants nearby and it is walking distance toHoboken and the Lincoln Harbor ferry, bus, and light rail. Right outsidethe Lincoln Tunnel so the bus takes only 8 minutes and the ferry takesabout 6 minutes.

EMERALD GREENMidtown, 320 W 38th St

1ST

$$$$ AMENITYRATING

9.7


Great location and amenities. Glenwood management has been great.

THE SAGAMOREUpper West Side, 189 W 89th St

3RD

$$$ AMENITYRATING

9.5


Move to the Upper West, with its trees, the park, the grocery storesand the museums. The Sagamore is clean, safe, has great amenities,and is 5 minutes away from the subway that brings you to schooldirectly, with no subway line changes.

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BEST FORVALUEHighest rated properties for value


What top value properties typically offer:

✔ Great price-to-space tradeoff

✔ Good location

✔ Solid amenities and basicfeatures

TOP 101ST BE@SCHERMERHORN

VALUERATING10.0

2ND SIENNA 37 VALUERATING9.9

3RD AVALON COVEVALUERATING9.8

3RD ESTUARYVALUERATING9.8

5TH STONEHENGE TOWERVALUERATING9.6

5TH 105 EAST 15TH STREETVALUERATING9.6

7TH SAVOY PARKVALUERATING9.5

8TH TOWNSENDVALUERATING9.0

9TH AVALON NORTH BERGENVALUERATING8.9

10TH THE CRESTVALUERATING8.6

BE@SCHERMERHORNBoerum Hill, 189 Schermerhorn St

1ST

$ VALUERATING

10.0


I absolutely love living in be@schermerhorn. The access to Manhattanis excellent (steps from the 1,2,3,A,C,E,F trains, and a 10 minute walk tothe 4/5 train), the building itself is very very well maintained and theapartment is lovely.

SIENNA 37Midtown, 321 W 37th St

2ND

$$$ VALUERATING

9.9


A block away from the train and only 3 stops to NYU. Convenient,brand new, and good value for money.

AVALON COVEJersey City, 444 Washington Blvd

3RD

$ VALUERATING

9.8


Great community! Very high value for what you get at the price youpay.

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LANDLORD GRADESand the Renting Process

Landlord Grades

Grades were assigned to landlords by using a combination ofmanagement ratings and overall ratings for the propertiesthey manage.

A- AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

B- Bozzuto Management

A- CompassRock

B+ Equity Residential

C Fetner

B+ FirstService Residential

B+ Glenwood Management

B+ Greystar

A L+M Development Partners Inc.

A+ LCOR Inc.

B+ Lalezarian Properties

B- Newport Rentals

B Ogden CAP Properties, LLC

A- Rose Associates, Inc.

B Stonehenge Partners

A The Related Companies

LANDLORDGRADEUnderstandingTHE RENTING PROCESS

If this is your first time renting, here is a heads up on whatthe process is like:

Application process

You will be asked to fill out an application for anapartment. Likely this will include an application fee($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one month’srent). If you’re an international student, you may have toprovide alternate information - in the absence of a socialsecurity number, bank accounts, etc., often landlords willaccept your visa documents and acceptance letter.Landlords will use your information to approve you basedonly on your credit history and income. In the eventwhere there are issues, a landlord may grant theapplication on the condition that a guarantor cosigns thelease.

After you're approved

A landlord will often ask for a security deposit andprepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to twomonths’ rent as a security deposit and will ask for up totwo months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this is morethan normal. At the end of your lease and after you giveproper notification that you are moving out (typically60-90 days), the landlord has 30 days to return thesecurity deposit at the end of the lease. The landlordmay not return the deposit in full if there are claimeddamages to the property or other charges outstanding.

What to look out for

Check for additional charges or obligations that couldcost you more than the listed price of a property. Thiscould include move-in/move-out fees, renters insurancerequirements, condo fees, common electrical fees, etc.Definitely ask about what previous electrical/utility billshave been to get a feel for any additional monthly coststhere may be. Be sure to research the landlord andmanagement company before placing any sort of deposit.If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach outto us at [email protected].

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