Hi, just watched your video, very helpful but I realize it's 2 years old. I'm planning to move back to the city from So Cal in a few months. Also looking for 1 bedroom ideally at around this price. Please tell me where you find these listings, also how do you find out if it's rent controlled. I was surprised to find that your landlord was willing to allow you to negotiate the rent down. That's so great but maybe it was only because of all the vacancies from Covid. Look forward to tapping your brain. Thanks.
I hope you take the Noe Valley apt. The views will be free of fog most of the year and the price is very good! The view looks like it's near upper terrace which makes it a very good deal! The BEST neighborhood too! Well, you took parkside.
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Hi there, just curious under what circumstances you were able to negotiate rent? I feel like they would just give the apartment to the next applicant if I asked for lower rent
Hello! I was willing to move in soon and after viewing my application, the landlord said I was a good/reliable tenant. You could always start by asking if the rent is negotiable and go from there. Good luck!
Thanks for the great post. I am just beginning to search for an apartment in the city. What listing sites or other resources did you use to find apartments to look at?
Out of curiosity, did you use Zillow? I have the same wishlist and finding most prices to be $2700-3100 for a 1 bedroom. I'm currently paying $1700 for a 4 bedroom share which I feel like is way above current market price. $1950 for that place seems like a dream!
I only used Craigslist. Which neighborhoods are you looking in? $1700 does seem a little pricey for a 4 bedroom share. How long have you been looking for?
I work in SF real estate and see different properties every week...you definitely made the right and best choice....nice views are great but trust me after awhile u get used to it...sq footage is much more important and a good location too
I'm glad it was helpful! I would start looking on Craigslist 4-6 weeks prior to your move-in and give yourself around 2 weeks to look at all your options. It doesn't hurt to start looking now, just to get an idea of prices/neighborhoods and how it compares to your wishlist. The market used to move very fast, but it's definitely slowed down. Well-priced options in good neighborhoods still get snatched up sooner. Also, don't trust the pictures in the posting. It goes both ways - my apartment had awful pictures which I think deterred most of the interest. And don't forget to negotiate even if the price is already good. Happy hunting and best of luck on your move!!!
I am moving to my own place too! I'm moving from the Castro to Laurel Heights. My question is HOW ARE YOUR CALATHEAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY?? My calathea warscewiczii is so sad compared to yours. :-(
That’s exciting! Hope your move goes smoothly :) LOL IDK! I got my warscewiczii about a month ago so it’s still pretty new. I’m a bit nervous that I’m gonna kill it. What’s wrong with yours??
@@TheLingChang I think it's the lack of humidity, I'm a new plant parent so I had some trial and errors trying to get it happy. My leaves are really droopy and crispy. Any suggestions on plant nurseries? I used to go to Hortica in the Castro but got my calathea at Plant Therapy on Market.
@@helenwo5030 that could be it! Maybe try bringing it into your bathroom when you shower so it can get some extra humidity? I’ve recently discovered 6th ave aquarium and flowers! He gets new plants every thursday, so visit Thursday evening/Friday morning for the best selection. His prices are more reasonable than most others in the city!
@@TheLingChang Yes! That's super close to me! I got my ruby tineke there! I went to Sloat Gardens too and 6th Ave was def more affordable. And yes! I really want to get a calathea medallion but I want to get this guy happy. Another question - do you bottom water them? I was told to try that.
@@helenwo5030 nice!! Also checkout Home Depot, depending on which one you go to and when, the selection can be amazing and great prices too! For my calatheas I just water from the top but I have them all in pots that drain. So I water about once a week in the sink and just let them get a really good soak
Hello, Nice video, 👍 the view on the grand views appartement was amazing, i would sign for this, whoua 😍 the one you choose was amazing too 👍👍 How to know it is rent controlled? Can we know from the ad? (Not yet US résident , but soon 🙏🤞)
Hello hello! I knowww those views were breathtaking! The ad might explicitly state if it's rent controlled, but if it doesn't you should be able to search the property to see how old it is. If it has a certificate of occupancy before 1979, rent control should apply. Best of luck with your move and hunt!
thank you for sharing! would you be able to do a video on how you found those 30 apartments to check out (craiglist, trulia, fb, etc)? I'd be really interested in hearing about that
Great idea! I pretty much exclusively used craigslist, and created an excel spreadsheet to track all of the apartments (price, location, laundry situation, show time, square footage, and link to posting)
@@TheLingChang But how did you know they were rent-controlled before you went in for the tour? Most places don't advertise that unless you found some kind of website/utilized some sort of filter....
Best $200/mo I'll ever spend! You might be able to get a studio for ~$1700, especially in the Sunset/Richmond. Doesn't hurt to scan Craigslist, especially while the prices are still low
Wow I love this! I’m also moving out to the Bay and have a very similar budget/wishlist. Do you have any tips for where to look for apartments? Did you reach out to a company? Trying to find a safe and affordable place for a female 😊
How exciting! I didn't use any help/go thru a company. I just checked craigslist very frequently and made a google sheet to track all of the places I wanted to see. And don't forget to negotiate!! I saw a few places that were out of budget so I could form my own understanding of the market, and a lot of them had a bit of wiggle room when it came to the final rent amount. Good luck!
I'm going to be honest with you - safe AND affordable is not possible in SF. I lived there for ten years and crime is rampant everywhere you go now. Even in the more quiet communities, people are breaking into homes, holding people at gunpoint, etc. I have been held at gunpoint as well. Some neighborhoods are definitely "safer" but you will not be typically paying low prices. If I were you, I'd stick to the outer richmond or sunset districts which are near Golden Gate Park which provides relief from the issues of SF. These are further away from downtown where you find needles, poop, and encampments everywhere. It is terribly sad and I wish this wasn't the reality, but SF just isn't worth it anymore. It really just depends on what your tolerance is, but I eventually couldn't justify the price tag for the crime and drug use.
Hey Ling, wondering where you found the listings for these apartments. I'll be moving there soon and wanted to do some research! thanks for sharing your experience.
I want this same thing in an apartment! I live in Boston and need to figure out how to find a place to live while not being there, or while being there for a week or two.
Oh WOW I would’ve been pretty torn about the Noe spot!!! But yah - your current spot with the space and price were def the BEST. And yes find a SAFE SPOT!!! 😤
Awesome video! I love the apartment you chose. Im in Sydney Australia but visited San Francisco 2years ago & i just adored the place. Would love to live there. Lucky you :) Best wishes with your move & i look forward to watching your journey xx
Oops I just meant that it was near a park in SF, I forgot about the actual parkside neighborhood. THANKS! I made the bag myself! I’m actually about to make another one in a nicer colour
I subbed you! SF is really expensive but beautiful houses! I always wanted to move to LA because I want a career in the film industry one day! And great video!❤️
