Room wanted in NYC( doesn't matter which borough)

Roey Haque · #1 May 10, 2012, 10:00 PM

How y'all doing?

I need a place to stay for the month of June in NYC. Do any of y'all have big houses in NYC with an extra room maybe? I'm willing to pay $200 a month. And I'm very real about this obviously. I have two internship interviews spaced out in June and so desperately need a place to lodge. And all the places I looked into are so damn expensive.

I stay 6 hours away from NYC , and would be looking forward to move in this June 1st, and get out in the 1st week of July if I don't get the internships. If I do get them, then the money I get from them should allow me to move in to one of those hostels ( which are still very expensive). Either ways, I'm out in the 1st week of July.

Thank you,

Sincerely

Roey Haque

**Zunaid** · #2 May 10, 2012, 11:01 PM

Have you tried airbnb? Go to airbnb.com BUT verify location with your fellow NYC BC members.

$200 a month may be difficult proposition in NY.

Another option might be considering staying in Westchester (south of Chappaqua/Ossining) or Stamford and then take the train in. Your costs might be lower. Stamford to Grand Central is only about 45 minutes.

Roey Haque · #3 May 10, 2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zunaid
Have you tried airbnb? Go to airbnb.com BUT verify location with your fellow NYC BC members.

$200 a month may be difficult proposition in NY.

Another option might be considering staying in Westchester (south of Chappaqua/Ossining) or Stamford and then take the train in. Your costs might be lower. Stamford to Grand Central is only about 45 minutes.

Thanks for the advice. Just went to airbnb.com. It's no help, the lowest rent is $608.
What do you mean by verifying my location with my fellow NYC BC members? airbnb.com and this site are not related, are they?

**Zunaid** · #4 May 10, 2012, 11:30 PM

Verify - get advice from them as to whether the neighborhood is good.

airbnb - no, not affiliated. I have used it myself recently to rent vacation condos in various countries and the experience was very positive. I wish I were getting a commission.

Anyway - the NYC-ers can tell you but I think you might have trouble finding something for $200. A week maybe, month mmm....

Ajfar · #5 May 11, 2012, 01:00 AM

$200 for a month in the city? Not gonna happen dude. You wanna live in the city for that amount I'd say try to find a relative you can crash with.

Zeeshan · #6 May 11, 2012, 01:28 AM

Match made in heaven

Maysun · #7 May 11, 2012, 04:39 AM

^ hahahaha. What say Roey?

iDumb · #8 May 11, 2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by maysun
^ hahahaha. What say Roey?

Lol that's what I thought too. Lol.

Sohel · #9 May 11, 2012, 06:41 AM

I remember paying $300 a month for a filthy little closet space in Brooklyn during a slummin' summer back in 1988. I don't think $200 will get you even a week nowadays. Staying with relatives is probably the most realistic option with that kind of budget.

Naimul_Hd · #10 May 11, 2012, 07:23 AM

$200 per month in NYC ?? Forget about NY, even if you want a modest 2 bed room apt in Dhaka prime area, it will cost you around that money.

mufi_02 · #11 May 11, 2012, 08:42 AM

Roey, $200 in NYC is impossible. If you have relatives, try to crash there. I live far from the city and even there, a studio costs around $800 now. A lot of the landlords won't give a lease for one month. Most places wants at least 1 yr contract and 2 months deposit. So you can look at some Bengali newspapers where they have regular ads for Room mate Wanted. That's the cheapest option available.

roman · #12 May 11, 2012, 08:53 AM

You can also give Sulekha.com a try. But I doubt you can get anything for $200. Good luck

**Mahmood** · #13 May 11, 2012, 09:07 AM

If I was in NY, I would let you live at my place for a month, free.

Too bad I live in Montreal. But then again, some of our members are in NY, and someone may be willing to help out a deshi bhai.

Its not about the money, its about helping someone in need.

Bonglababu · #14 May 11, 2012, 09:12 AM

Get a copy of weekly Thikana and search through the classified section. Some people ask for roommates there.

Rubu · #15 May 11, 2012, 09:33 AM

I know where to crash if i am to go to montreal

Naimul_Hd · #16 May 11, 2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood
If I was in NY, I would let you live at my place for a month, free.

How about meal Mahmood bhai ? free bengali khabar ??

iDumb · #17 May 11, 2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood
If I was in NY, I would let you live at my place for a month, free.

Its not about the money, its about helping someone in need.

Mahmood bhai if u need a place in ny c to crash my place is open for you. Roye on the other hand I don't think so. My place open for selected ppl.

Btw roye my dinner from 2 days ago in a restaurant was 150. That's how this city is.

Good luck

BengaliPagol · #18 May 11, 2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by iDumb
Roye on the other hand I don't think so. My place open for selected ppl.

Thats a bit slack dont you think?

iDumb · #19 May 11, 2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BengaliPagol
Thats a bit slack dont you think?

What do you mean slack? I have a choice in who I want in my house. This is not open public open house party.

This kid was cursing the crap out of me two days ago; joined the forum recently; so why the hell would I allow him to crash in my place?

I am not really running a background check am I? Its based on pure trust and I guess I will take that calculated risk with many members here mostly the old members. Sorry that's how it is.

nakedzero · #20 May 11, 2012, 09:50 PM

Check here, it might be useful for you Craigslist

BengaliPagol · #21 May 11, 2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by iDumb
I have a choice in who I want in my house. This is not open public open house party.

Thats true but what if he is a friend in need? It would be nice to help out. You know what i mean?

I also joined the forum recently...

**Zunaid** · #22 May 11, 2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BengaliPagol
Thats true but what if he is a friend in need? It would be nice to help out. You know what i mean?

I also joined the forum recently...

That does not make you a friend.

idumb has a valid point - sounds harsh but that's the smart thing to do. You don't open up your house to some random stranger. I don't know you or idumb from a collection of mugshots at my local precinct. That being said, I've made friends of some people I first met here on BCB and mi casa is su casa for them. Of course, not before I've actually met them face to face and made the determination that they are NOT Dahmer's second cousin. I still have doubts about Mahmood, so I would be wary about his open invitation. I value my liver because I want to live.

iDumb · #23 May 11, 2012, 10:11 PM

I think he can manage money to stay 1 month in NYC. I don't think 200 is his budget. He is just being cheap. I don't think he is truly in need. That's my educated judgement. Don't get all emotions mixed in it. If bc feels strongly they can collect 400 dollars extra for him to add to his 200 to let him stay in city for a month. U can contribute too.

When a person truly needs something; and it strikes me hard; I will step up.

**Zunaid** · #24 May 11, 2012, 10:22 PM

I'm sure you can't get a room for a month for $200 bucks even in Elmira.

However, getting back on topic - lets hear back from the OP.

iDumb · #25 May 11, 2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zunaid
still have doubts about Mahmood, so I would be wary about his open invitation. I value my liver because I want to live.

Ma mood knows how to party then.... I don't mind drinking some Bangla mod with mahmood bhai.