AlxEss Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 So I decided to move out of my parents' house 2-3 weeks ago but I'm having great difficulty finding a place to live let alone getting people to respond to their postings. I've been scouring CraigsList most everyday and all of my e-mails go unanswered. Of the phone calls I've placed, only a few have been answered by someone and they seem to offer basement apartments which I would prefer not to view (increased risk of burglary, flood, etc). Now I have enough money to afford a 2-3 bedroom apartment with roommates but none of my friends have enough money for me to go to a broker to find a place. Unfortunately, my budget does not allow me to browse studio or one-bedroom apartments either. I've resigned that I have to take a chance living with strangers but when those strangers don't answer their phones or e-mails, what else is there to do? Do brokers have listings for people who need roommates? I want to get this done ASAP as it will help my self-confidence and give me a fresh start after a tumultuous year. Advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueidealist24 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 You should try another site rather than craigslist. Are you a student? When I was a student, I had luck with the 'off-campus housing' lists on most university/college websites. I think you could actually still browse those if you're not a student, and the people might still want to rent you a room if you're of a normal student age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlxEss Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 I am not a student but I am in that general age. Unfortunately I am trying to move to a few specific parts of Queens and housing in NYC is extremely competitive. I'll look around for student housing boards (I found a great place when I went to school upstate) but no such luck so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueidealist24 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I am not a student but I am in that general age. Unfortunately I am trying to move to a few specific parts of Queens and housing in NYC is extremely competitive. I'll look around for student housing boards (I found a great place when I went to school upstate) but no such luck so far. Oh, ok, maybe the people aren't answering a lot because the housing situation is so competitive where you want to live. I guess if you are set on that area and not somewhere else you'll just have to keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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