Name: 1080 Amsterdam
Brand: uhomes
SKU: S00177477
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

Question 1

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

Accepted Answer

1080 was newly renovated in 2015, with a total of 20 floors and 96 units.

Question 2

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

Accepted Answer

The apartment includes water and gas, but does not include electricity and internet.

Question 3

Is the apartment furnished?

Accepted Answer

No upholstered furniture. In New York, almost 99% of apartments are not equipped with soft furnishings. Because Americans adhere to the principle of clean move-in. clean move-out. They firmly believe that the home they live in must be arranged by themselves. The apartments are all well-decorated, and the kitchen appliances include refrigerators, ovens, stoves, etc. are all complete, and the apartments will also be equipped with walk-in closets. When you check in, you need to purchase the bed, sofa, table and chairs by yourself. There are various ways to buy furniture. You can buy some second-hand furniture through IKEA, Target, etc., or contact seniors and sisters, which is very cost-effective.

Question 4

Can the furniture be moved in for me in advance?

Accepted Answer

No, apartments in New York pay great attention to security. Before you or your roommates move in, no one else is allowed to enter your apartment, and if you move things and cause damage to the facilities in the apartment, disputes may easily arise.

Question 5

When moving out, should the furniture be cleaned up?

Accepted Answer

If necessary, a one-month deposit is paid to the apartment when booking a room, and the deposit will only be refunded when the house is restored to its original state when the apartment is moved out. Therefore, the furniture must be cleared out before we return the lease.

Question 6

Furniture delivery time? Can it be at night?

Accepted Answer

The furniture delivery time should be within the working hours of the apartment, generally from 9 am to 6 pm. The specific time may be adjusted in the peak season of occupancy, so it needs to be confirmed with the apartment in time. If your flight is not within the delivery time or arrives at night, it is recommended that you book a hotel for one day to make a turnaround, so that the first day of landing will be safer and you will not be in a hurry.

Question 7

Do I need a guarantee company to book this apartment? Is there an additional fee?

Accepted Answer

If you are an international student, according to New York State law, your payment method is guaranteed monthly payment, and you need to find a guarantee company and pay the guarantee fee (generally about 60%-90% of one month&#x27;s gross rent, which is calculated by the guarantee company), Or you can find a qualified overseas guarantor for unconditional monthly payment without guarantee (the overseas guarantor needs to be a U.S. citizen and have an annual income of 80 times the monthly rent). If you are a working person, and your annual income reaches 45 times the monthly rent and you can issue a salary certificate, you can also pay directly and unconditionally without guarantee.

Question 8

Do I need a deposit for the apartment? How much is the deposit usually?

Accepted Answer

1080 amsterdam requires a deposit, the deposit amount is one month&#x27;s original rent. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the lease term if there is no major damage to the apartment upon inspection by the apartment staff.

Question 9

What materials do I need to prepare for an apartment application?

Accepted Answer

New York apartments have stricter requirements for tenants. They need to provide tenants’ passports, visas, i20, offer and other materials to verify the legal residence status of the tenants. The material review is completed by the apartment’s cooperative third party on-site, so payment is required when submitting the apartment application The application fee is used for third-party material review (non-refundable) and generally will not be refunded if the application fails. If your materials are not available temporarily, we can assist you to communicate with the apartment.

Question 10

How long does it take for an apartment application to get a result?

Accepted Answer

In the case of finding all roommates, it usually takes about 3-5 working days to complete the application

Question 11

What to do if the information will not be filled in during the application process

Accepted Answer

You can contact the consultant teacher for consultation

Question 12

How long is the lease for this apartment? Are short-term leases accepted?

Accepted Answer

The lease period starts from 12 months, and the apartment has free monthly activities from time to time, and the lease period may be longer. Please consult the rental consultant for details

Question 13

What to do if you don’t want to live in the house for a few months

Accepted Answer

1. You can choose to sublet to others. 2. Break lease: Only some apartments support break lease, and the apartment will charge part of the liquidated damages

Question 14

Can a single room be rented out?

Accepted Answer

If you choose to rent together, the apartment does not accept single room rental, you must find a whole set of roommates and apply together.

Question 15

What is a shared lease? What is a full lease?

Accepted Answer

New York house types are divided into studio, 1B, 2B, and even 3B. The studio is a large studio, there is no partition between the bedroom and the kitchen, and it is suitable for single-person living. 1B, 2B, and 3B are one-, two-, and three-room units respectively. Because the rent in New York is more expensive, there are usually people living in the living room to share the rent. Therefore, a one-bedroom apartment can accommodate two people, a two-bedroom apartment can accommodate three people, and so on. New York apartments must book the entire apartment. Match roommates ahead of time.

Question 16

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

1080 amsterdam only a small number of 2b units have indoor washing and drying, but the building has a public coin-operated laundry room for washing and drying clothes.

Question 17

Can I buy a small washing machine in my room and use it myself?

Accepted Answer

In principle, the apartment does not allow tenants to install large washing machines without permission.

Question 18

Is there a laundry room on each floor of the building

Accepted Answer

No, the public laundry room at 1080 amsterdam is on the basement level.

Question 19

Can the living room of the apartment be partitioned?

Accepted Answer

It can be partitioned with a door, but not capped.

Question 20

How much does the partition usually cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of the partition is generally around $1000-$1600, and the specific price will be quoted by the wall company according to the wall material and size.

Question 21

How to find a wall-breaking company?

Accepted Answer

If you need, we can recommend a wall company for you.

Question 22

Does uhomes have cooperative partition companies for reference?

Accepted Answer

some. uhomes also has a cooperative partition company, which can provide students with wall-mounting services in the living room if the apartment allows.

Question 23

How long can the partition be done?

Accepted Answer

It usually takes about two to three hours to complete the wall drilling, depending on the material of the wall, the style and size of the wall, we make an appointment in advance for the wall drilling time, and the master will come to help you with the materials.

Question 24

Am I paying the wall fee?

Accepted Answer

In the market, roommates generally share the wall fees equally, or a ratio can be negotiated between roommates, and everyone shares according to the ratio.

Question 25

What are the facilities in the room?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is well-decorated. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. The bathroom has a toilet, bathtub, and mirror. The room usually has a wardrobe

Question 26

Is the stove in this apartment gas or induction?

Accepted Answer

The cooktop is gas, open flame.

Question 27

If the facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?

Accepted Answer

You can go to the office in the building to find a super repair report

Question 28

Does the apartment have free internet?

Accepted Answer

The lounge can be connected to wifi, and the tenant needs to install the network by himself in the house

Question 29

What are the common areas in the apartment? Is there a fee?

Accepted Answer

24-hour doorman, gym, study room, bicycle storage room. There is no facility fee for 1080, but apartment policies will change in different periods, please consult the rental consultant for details.

Question 30

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Pets are allowed, but the apartment will charge a certain pet fee according to the size and breed of the pet. Please consult your rental consultant for details.

Question 31

Can I collect the package before it arrives at the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Generally, it is possible to send it one or two days in advance, but the apartment receives a lot of packages during the school season, and there may not be any remaining space. It is recommended that you contact the apartment to confirm before purchasing items.

Question 32

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is equipped with air-conditioning in every room, and the electricity fee is paid by yourself

Question 33

Will the apartment be centrally heated?

Accepted Answer

There is central heating, and central heating in New York is generally from October 1 to May next year.

Question 34

Is there a parking lot near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 2 minutes walk to 878 W End Ave Parking, paid parking

Question 35

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Walk for 5 minutes to the Duane Reade convenience store, it is very convenient to buy fruits, vegetables and daily necessities.

Question 36

Is there a subway near the apartment? How long does it take to walk to the subway station?

Accepted Answer

Walk for 5 minutes to the 116th Street subway station and take the subway line 1

Question 37

Is the price of the apartment room negotiable?

Accepted Answer

The entire price of a room in New York is set by the apartment, and everyone gets the same price. It is very open and transparent, and we do not charge the price difference. So they stipulated that the price should be as much as possible, and there was no possibility of negotiating the price. The price between internal roommates is based on market conditions, area, orientation, etc., and roommates can make adjustments if they have negotiated before.

Question 38

Does the grid pay for itself? Is it even?

Accepted Answer

Generally, the cost of a house is aggregated to a classmate and paid by this person. Generally, everyone will share equally by default, and the specifics can be negotiated between roommates.

Question 39

Are the prices on the uhomes app accurate?

Accepted Answer

The price of the apartment will vary depending on the floor and the area of the room. It will also fluctuate depending on the time you book. The app provides a reference price. You need to check the final price with the consultant after checking the room. The final price is based on the contract Display prevails.

Question 40

Is there only these types of houses on the app?

Accepted Answer

No, there are many different room types in 1080, and the rush for rooms is fierce during the peak season. For specific vacancy information, please consult a consultant for reconfirmation

Question 41

Is the monthly rent paid in RMB or US dollars?

Accepted Answer

Rent is paid in US dollars. It is recommended that you go to the local area to open a U.S. account in time for daily use such as paying rent.

Question 42

Is rent paid in cash or online?

Accepted Answer

The apartment has its own rent payment system. After you have a resident account, you can log in to the rent payment system of the apartment and pay the rent according to the prompts.

Question 43

Can the lease start date be chosen arbitrarily?

Accepted Answer

The apartment will generally provide the specific rentable date range of each room. It is recommended that you choose a rentable start date within the rentable range. For specific early start or delayed start, please consult your rental consultant.

Question 44

Can the tenant modify the content of the contract?

Accepted Answer

The contract of a New York apartment is generally a standard template, which only requires the tenant to confirm important information such as the rent, lease term, house type, name, etc., and the tenant cannot modify the content of the contract by himself.

Question 45

What should I do if I transfer too much money to the apartment?

Accepted Answer

The apartment will be charged according to the actual rent, and the excess fee will be kept in the account for the next month&#x27;s rent.

Question 46

What is the proportion of overseas Chinese students in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

For privacy protection, the building generally does not disclose tenant information, but our main recommended apartments have a high proportion of international students.

Question 47

I haven&#x27;t been to the local area yet, how can I know the information about this house?

Accepted Answer

We all have an agent in the local area. We can ask the agent to go to the building to take a video for us, check the basic facilities of the room, and then decide whether to start renting after knowing the room information. However, in peak seasons, the housing stock changes quickly. It is recommended Students can consider comprehensively and occupy the housing stock

Question 48

If I am in the local area, can I apply to see the house and then decide?

Accepted Answer

This is possible, you can contact the agent in advance, and the agent will make an appointment with the apartment to view the house in advance

Question 49

Are there floor-to-ceiling windows in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 50

Is it possible to check in the apartment on weekends?

Accepted Answer

If you arrive on weekends, you need to contact the apartment in advance by email to ask if it can be handled, and the reply from the apartment shall prevail

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What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

Is the apartment furnished?

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

Is the apartment furnished?

Can the furniture be moved in for me in advance?

When moving out, should the furniture be cleaned up?

Furniture delivery time? Can it be at night?

Do I need a guarantee company to book this apartment? Is there an additional fee?

Do I need a deposit for the apartment? How much is the deposit usually?

What materials do I need to prepare for an apartment application?

How long does it take for an apartment application to get a result?

What to do if the information will not be filled in during the application process

How long is the lease for this apartment? Are short-term leases accepted?

What to do if you don’t want to live in the house for a few months

Can a single room be rented out?

What is a shared lease? What is a full lease?

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

Can I buy a small washing machine in my room and use it myself?

Is there a laundry room on each floor of the building

Can the living room of the apartment be partitioned?

How much does the partition usually cost?

How to find a wall-breaking company?

Does uhomes have cooperative partition companies for reference?

How long can the partition be done?

Am I paying the wall fee?

What are the facilities in the room?

Is the stove in this apartment gas or induction?

If the facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?

Does the apartment have free internet?

What are the common areas in the apartment? Is there a fee?

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

Can I collect the package before it arrives at the apartment?

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Will the apartment be centrally heated?

Is there a parking lot near the apartment?

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Is there a subway near the apartment? How long does it take to walk to the subway station?

Is the price of the apartment room negotiable?

Does the grid pay for itself? Is it even?

Are the prices on the uhomes app accurate?

Is there only these types of houses on the app?

Is the monthly rent paid in RMB or US dollars?

Is rent paid in cash or online?

Can the lease start date be chosen arbitrarily?

Can the tenant modify the content of the contract?

What should I do if I transfer too much money to the apartment?

What is the proportion of overseas Chinese students in the apartment?

I haven't been to the local area yet, how can I know the information about this house?

If I am in the local area, can I apply to see the house and then decide?

Are there floor-to-ceiling windows in the apartment?

Is it possible to check in the apartment on weekends?

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