About the space:
1 bedroom available in a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, located in Greenwood Heights, BK (area located between Sunset Park and Park Slope). The available bedroom has 1 closet and direct access to private backyard (via steps). Bedroom can be accessed from the living room and kitchen. Bed shown in photos is queen size. A shared living room separates the bedrooms.

Bedroom will be unfurnished upon your moving in, with the exception of the tall white closet featured in the photos (it comes with the room and needs to remain there as per the landlord).

Building has 4 units total, with this apartment located on the first floor.

Lease:
I am the current tenant and leaseholder of 12 years; no issues renewing the past 12 years. The building super and landlord are incredibly responsive to any needs. I am considering renewing again once lease is up on March 31, 2025. If I renew and our living arrangement is working you're welcome to stay longer! Open to discuss as we approach March 2025.

Cost:
$1,350 rent per month w/ all utilities included in cost (electricity too!).
$73/month for share of internet.
First month's rent + security deposit (same cost as rent).

Misc Additional Anticipated Costs:
$90/per apartment cleaning (cleaner hired typically once a month or every 2 months).
Splitting the cost of toilet paper and paper towels, when needed.
Shared cost associated with hiring a gardener to maintain backyard in summer and spring seasons.
For all shared costs we will use Splitwise app to keep track.

Lease Oddities and Apartment Specifics:
Lease has a weirdly specific candle policy in that candles can never have a burning flame lit anywhere in the apartment for any reason.
Lease also states "no parties in the backyard" and defines party as "a gathering of 4 or more people".
You'll be provided with a fully copy of the lease for your review.

Accessibility:
Entrance of building has 1 step. Apartment is on first floor. Available bedroom is located in back of building, with direct access to the backyard via steps.

Common Spaces:
Furnished living room (TV, sofa).
Kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, stove).
Bathroom (shower, no tub).
Back yard is private to the apartment. We are responsible for upkeep as per the lease agreement, so expect a shared cost associated with hiring a gardener to maintain the space during spring and summer seasons. Alternatively, If you have a green thumb and want to cultivate the garden, have at it!

Culture of apartment:
Low key, chill, low volume.
Lived in look, slightly messy at times.
No smoking or vaping indoors; violation of this policy will result in a notice to vacate.
Nosiest it has ever gotten in this apartment is the occasional movie night and want to keep it this way a majority of the time.

Culture of apartment building:
Relatively quiet. Current second floor neighbors are a family of 3. Third floor neighbors, a couple, are chatty and sometimes you can hear them hold conversations in the hallway but that never lasts more than a few minutes. I have not once heard our neighbor (single occupant) in the basement apartment.

Looking to rent to:
Another relatively quiet individual who views their apartment as a space to retreat, relax, and recharge. Strongly prefer a non-cigarette smoker.

Neighborhood:
Building is located on a one way street that rarely has traffic.
5 minute walk from R train, 15 minute walk from D/N lines.
A string of great bars and restaurants along 5th avenue within 10 minutes walking distance
15 minute walking distance to Industry City.

Indigenous lands:
Munsee Lenape
Canarsie

About This Lister

I'm a 39 y/o male (he/him/his), a non-smoker and sober, currently employed full-time, WFH, in a nonprofit focused on criminal mitigation. In my free time, I consult on creative projects and produce an off-Broadway comedy show. When I’m at home and not working, I enjoy listening to music, researching, gaming, or chatting with friends online. On rare occasions, I might have one or two people over to hang out in the living room and watch a movie.