Sunday, May 25, 2008

help me decide on an apartment

option one

monthly rent: $1,095.00 this 6th floor unit will be available june 29, 2008. lease today and receive one month free on a 12 month lease. this classic soft loft features soaring ceilings with 7ft by 4ft arched windows that fold open. the beautiful berber carpeting throughout this home is simply stunning! the open floorplan will accommodate the largest of furniture, but is also great for the minimalist. this loft also features a galley kitchen decked with white ge appliances and full size washer/dryer connections. don’t miss this wonderful floorplan

pros:

1. one month free means i'll really only be paying a little over 1,000 a month, pretty much a steal in this area

2. open floorplan

3. relatively larger closet space

4. about the same size as my current place

5. about 100 steps from my office

cons:

1. can't see it until june 29

2. no clear demarcation between "bedroom" and "living room"

3. no balcony for the psycho cat

4. even with savings on gas, not as cheap as the other option

5. about 100 steps from my office


option two

monthly rent: $960.00 this 7th floor unit will be available july 15, 2008. a great 7th floor loft with balcony. this loft is a great open space, yet it can easily be separated to create a more intimate feel. the original structural column in the center of the room adds character and charm. enjoy the fresh air on your balcony that overlooks the atrium. you will enjoy the open vanity area, utility area and large closet space. this is a one of a kind at 1900 elm.

pros:

1. relatively inexpensive

2. balcony for psycho cat

3. more traditional cement loft flooring

4. about 100 steps from my office

cons:

1. considerably smaller than my current apartment and option one

2. unusual floor plan and "charming, character-giving structural column" kind of makes layout awkward

3. unclear on where exactly "large closet space" is

4. unclear on where exactly "balcony" is and what "atrium" is

5. not available to view until july 15

6. still just 100 steps from my office

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sorry both are still unavailable for viewing. :( That def doesn't help. Based on floorplans and commentary, I vote option 1. Seems easier to divide up into separate spaces, and psycho cat doesn't need a balcony to consider jumping off. Although I bet Moo might be trying to talk her into it.

your mom said...

good thinking.... yes, Moo is definitely a bad influence