Hello, I'm a native Californian and moved to NYC in 2019 to pursue a second career. I graduated in 2023 from the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), where I earned a MA in Fashion, Textiles & Museum Practice (curatorial track). This is my second stint in NYC since I obtained my Ph.D in Health Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

I am seeking a short-term or long-term (preferred) RENTAL, SUBLET, or HOUSESITTING opportunity. For a rental or sublet, I prefer an unfurnished room. If the room is furnished, I will place my belongings in a storage facility. I can pay rent up to $1,350 monthly maybe more, which depends on the number of roommates and amenities.
For a studio or living alone, I can pay $1,500.-$1,650. I am paying rent for two storage units in Calif., so I am seeking very reasonable rent. I am willing to do CLEANING, COOKING or PET CARE for reduced rent, or some type of exchange. I have an EXCELLENT RENTAL HISTORY of living in an apt 5-7 years. I have landlord, work and personal REFERENCES.

The BASICS that I need:
* PET.-FRIENDLY environment, which means liking cats.
My cat, Delilah is sociable, calm, sweet & a Vet said she
could be a "therapy animal." I hope you will welcome my
cat too!
* NON-SMOKING home. Get headaches.
* SUBWAY/TRAIN- close walking distance.
* STREET PARKING- I have a car, so I need street parking.
* RECEIVING PACKAGES reliable delivery.

In a roommate situation, I am looking for an emotionally mature, quiet, clean, responsible, considerate and friendly person(s) that are communicative. I would like to create a warm home environment with others. I see my space as a sanctuary.

Please NO undisclosed "ODDITIES" (i.e. no mailbox, no closets, no doors; no stove, etc.) unless it's clearly communicated before viewing. My time is extremely limited to secure a rental, so I would appreciate full, honest disclosure.

I am an honest, reliable, quiet, communicative, friendly, humorous and clean person. I am a spiritually-minded person, where I prefer a healthy lifestyle & clean food. Some of my hobbies are attending various cultural events, such as museums, film, lectures, reading, baking, vintage flea hunting, potting plants, outdoors (i.e. swimming & hiking). I grew-up in a liberally-minded family, and get along with people from diverse backgrounds.

Please email, call or text me to set-up viewings, questions or leads. I look forward to speaking and meeting with you!

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About This Lister

I have practiced as a clinical and research psychologist in health psychology, neuropsychology and clinical psychology for many years. I have excelled in many respects. My work in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder was published in the New Yorker magazine (5-19-08), L.A. Times and interviewed for the CNN Mental Health Special.

My LinkedIn profile name is Karen Perlman, Ph.D.

I come from a family, who has worked in the fashion and clothing industry, as well as art collecting of post-WWII abstract & modern art. My grandmother sewed Couture for Adrian, the MGM Costume designer, who is credited in creating the "Hollywood Glamour Look". My journey in developing a second career in fashion/textile history is aligned with my greatest passion.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are a landlord, or have reliable leads even if you are not seeking a roommate. Thank-you!!!