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curious to see how much the studio list has moved since February. Studio list appears to be crawling compared to the 1 bed list. This july will mark 2 years of the lottery start date... those years have flown by at least
curious to see how much the studio list has moved since February. Studio list appears to be crawling compared to the 1 bed list. This july will mark 2 years of the lottery start date... those years have flown by at least
Yes, I am curious too about the studio list. The studio list is moving more slowly, but it's probably because there are fewer studio apartments in the whole complex. I think it's 255 total and over 1000 1 bedrooms. But, as you pointed out, it's gone by fast! And people have been called to look and buy almost immediately after the lottery and application process was complete, which I don't think was the case in past lotteries.
The good thing about having time is that I have been cleaning out my closets and getting rid of stuff I really don't need. It's funny that an item that I couldn't throw away five years ago now gets donated or tossed very easily.
The studio list has moved much faster than I expected. I was just under #400 on the studio list after the 2014 lottery and was offered an apartment for the first time in February (which I declined for various reasons, chief among them that it was my first rejection). From Dec '14 to Feb. '16 I moved up about 70 spots. They sent me another notice of apartment availability last month, and I said I would take any of the units that fell to me (I saw 2 apartments and had 7th choice of them). Obviously there are quite a few people on the list who have moved, do not qualify, can't come up with the financing, only want an apartment with a terrace, etc.
Not to be morbid, but I think the lists will continue to move quickly for at least a few more years, as original tenants continue to pass away (people who were in their mid twenties in 1962 are now in their late 70s/early 80s).
Not to be morbid, but I think the lists will continue to move quickly for at least a few more years, as original tenants continue to pass away (people who were in their mid twenties in 1962 are now in their late 70s/early 80s).
This is actually true, on my floor alone 2 apartments (out of 8) went vacant for this reason and it looks like a 3rd will be soon since an elderly lady was taken to the hospital and likely will not return sadly.
I have printed out all the studio floor plans, and I was wondering what lines you were shown. It looks like the E lines are non-balcony and there are some D lines that are both balcony or non, depending on the building. Were you shown any balcony apartments even though you didn't specifically request one? I'm still wondering how that works.
I have asked this question of others who have seen studios, but what is your impression of the size? I saw a video of 15E on youtube, and it seemed small (not that I'm complaining, just curious). I calculated the square footage by the scale on the floor plans, but I can't really visualize spatially as well as others, so any comments would be helpful.
And I don't think you are being morbid, just making an observation that is reasonable. That's probably at least one of the reasons that this list is moving so much faster than previous lists. The people on the 2014 list who had low numbers were called right away as opposed to waiting 10,12 or 15 years.
The studio list has moved much faster than I expected. I was just under #400 on the studio list after the 2014 lottery and was offered an apartment for the first time in February (which I declined for various reasons, chief among them that it was my first rejection). From Dec '14 to Feb. '16 I moved up about 70 spots. They sent me another notice of apartment availability last month, and I said I would take any of the units that fell to me (I saw 2 apartments and had 7th choice of them). Obviously there are quite a few people on the list who have moved, do not qualify, can't come up with the financing, only want an apartment with a terrace, etc.
We got our first letter last month, but were very low on the list. Did you get an apartment as #7?
I have printed out all the studio floor plans, and I was wondering what lines you were shown. It looks like the E lines are non-balcony and there are some D lines that are both balcony or non, depending on the building. Were you shown any balcony apartments even though you didn't specifically request one? I'm still wondering how that works.
I have asked this question of others who have seen studios, but what is your impression of the size? I saw a video of 15E on youtube, and it seemed small (not that I'm complaining, just curious). I calculated the square footage by the scale on the floor plans, but I can't really visualize spatially as well as others, so any comments would be helpful.
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I also got a letter for this round. We saw #19D and #9E in the 2 building...erm...buildings. I'm sure there's a real phrase for that- the ones that are 2 buildings squished together. No balconies in either. I'd guess that all of the balconies will be accepted by people who actually requested them before they get to the flexible people.
They seem very small in person. There will be 2 people living in mine, so carving out space looks like it will be hard. It's especially hard since the living space is square- there's not an obvious spot for a couch and a bed. The lady at the desk said you can move up after 3 years, though, and I figure I can do anything for 3 years...especially if we're saving a bunch of money.
We're reserving our rejection for that one especially tiny apartment with no closets.
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