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In response to "I read Brooklyn was the most expensive rental market in the U.S. and yet I still see nice apartments in nice neighborhoods around $1,600." by Krusty

why does it cost thousands to move? -- nm

Posted by Andie Jun 27 '17, 07:25

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First month, last month, one month deposit, agent fee. - znufrii Jun 27, 07:28 6
- i guess i never count one month, because if you paid last month at your current place, you don't pay for that month, which balances one month at the - Andie Jun 27, 07:36 4
  - That assumes an overlap of a few days (at least) for moving in lease terms, which is not always possible -- nm - ty97 Jun 27, 07:42
  - Which is true and usually you get your security back which helps as well. Though, you do need to pay for the apartment earlier than you would pay your - Krusty Jun 27, 07:42
  - It still can be a cash flow issue to be able to get that money together upfront. -- nm* - znufrii Jun 27, 07:39 1
    - oh, sure. -- nm - Andie Jun 27, 07:40
- Also we don't have a security deposit coming back to us as my landlord here didn't ask for one from my gf when she moved in 20 years ago. -- nm - Krusty Jun 27, 07:30
The two months rent and security plus the moving van is the major upfront cost. - Krusty Jun 27, 07:28 12
- yeah, that's about what it cost me to move last summer - decline Jun 27, 07:30 4
  - We're saving for it now but things keep coming up like a broken A/C or graduation gifts and such. -- nm - Krusty Jun 27, 07:35 3
    - There's always Tampa! -- nm - ty97 Jun 27, 07:41 1
      - Ha to both your suggestion and your IM! - Krusty Jun 27, 07:50
    - I feel ya' -- nm - decline Jun 27, 07:40
- is the 2 months rent thing standard there? -- nm - groiny Jun 27, 07:29 6
  - Yup. Some places it's just the first month and security but nearly all ask for two and security. - Krusty Jun 27, 07:31 5
    - Mine was first month, plus security deposit (equal to first month), plus fee. -- nm - ty97 Jun 27, 07:34 4
      - If I can get a place that's 1&1 and without using an agent that would be sweet. - Krusty Jun 27, 07:37 3
        
        we have application fees for most places but an agents fee to rent? ye ghads. -- nm - Epiphany Jun 27, 07:41 2
        
        There can be application fees as well if you're looking at certain places like a co-op. But most people use a real estate agent and they get something - Krusty Jun 27, 07:47
        
        Yeah, welcome to NYC. Not every apartment is a fee apartment, but a lot are. -- (edited) - ty97 Jun 27, 07:43

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