Will Your Apartment Meet Your Needs?

Sometimes, it’s all in the details. No matter how much or little time you plan to spend in your New York apartment, it should feel like home. Taking the time to think about your wants and needs will help you to be more confident when choosing your next apartment.

Rooms
A den, office or studio might warrant another room that you might not have thought you needed. If you have roommates, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you need may also change.

Storage
Are you a collector? A clothes horse? A shoe fanatic? Take your collections into consideration when deciding how much closet and storage space you’ll need.

Apartment Size
Your ideal apartment size may depend on many factors. Here are just a few that you might want to consider:

Do you have large furniture? Bigger rooms will allow for easier moving and more comfortable furniture arrangements.
Will your bed fit? Take a measuring tape with you to make sure.
Does your ideal kitchen have lots of space for your appliances, or do you prefer to keep things simple? Either way, knowing what you want can more easily get you your ideal space.

Amenities
Although some amenities can increase your rent, there are some things you may not be able to live without. Create a prioritized list of your essentials to take with you to viewings. This will also make it easier to budget for the extras. Here are some of the more common amenities you can expect a rental property to have:

• Washer and dryer
  
• Doorman or other security system
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Gym or pool
  
• Parking lot
  
• Specific kitchen appliances (microwave, dishwasher, broiler)

Special Features
If high ceilings make you happy and big windows make you go ‘wow!’, that special feature might be worth looking for. Your apartment will represent your space; a safe haven from the hectic world. So why not look for that beautiful view, hardwood floors or close proximity to your favorite places?