[nabs-l] new york advice on apartments

Wed Apr 18 00:26:57 UTC 2012

thanks for the link. I'll take a look. I do have a small list of places to 
go check out on craigslist.
keri

"Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want to 
say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will speak 
my heart."
--Robert Sexton

"For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there 
is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to 
receive it."
--Ivan Panin

Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart & put it 
back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chrys Buckley" <cbuckley at pdx.edu>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] new york advice on apartments

> Hi Keri,
>
> When does school start? You probably have several months to find an
> apartment so don't worry too much. Also, plenty of landlords and potential
> roommates aren't going to care that you're blind. With landlords, what 
> they
> really care about is getting the rent paid on time. With roommates, if you
> decide to go that route (which may not be a bad idea, considering costs of
> NYC living) it can be a little awkward at first but plenty of blind
> students I know (myself included) have shared apartments with roommates 
> and
> had great experiences. Of course, there are always the bad apples and if
> you come across that, just keep looking.
>
> Another idea might be to check with the school. Many schools have 
> resources
> on off-campus housing, boards where people post about apartments or 
> sublets
> or other rental options. If your school doesn't have dorms, there's an 
> even
> greater chance that they do have some off-campus housing resources. 
> Another
> place to check is http://www.places4students.com/ - there you will find
> postings specifically geared towards students and that might feel more
> trustworthy than craigslist.
>
> But at the same time, don't discount craigslist - it's definitely an 
> option
> to investigate. Also, I don't know if NYC has this but I know here in
> Portland we have something called Housing Connections which has listings 
> of
> low-cost apartments. A lot of them accept section 8 but don't require it.
> Most of them simply require proof that your income is below a certain
> amount. So maybe look into whether NYC has something like that.
>
> Also, if you are on any NYC area mailing lists or groups, NFB or 
> otherwise,
> or part of a student group for your school like a facebook page for new
> students or something, these might be places to post that you're looking
> for housing and people might be able to give suggestions of good buildings
> or companies or warn you about the ones that aren't good. The more you put
> the question out there and let people know what you're looking for, the
> more likely it will be that something will come your way.
>
> Good luck! I love NYC and I hope this is the start to a great college
> experience there!
>
> Chrys
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM, keri <wvucountrygirl729 at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> this is a college in the middle of the city no room for a dorm.... And 
>> not
>> to mention i can't just go to any college.
>>
>> keri
>>
>> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want
>> to say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will
>> speak my heart."
>> --Robert Sexton
>>
>> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth
>> there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart
>> somewhere to receive it."
>> --Ivan Panin
>>
>> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart & put
>> it back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joshua Lester" <
>> jlester8462 at students.pccua.**edu <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" <
>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:19 PM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] new york advice on apartments
>>
>>
>>  Wow!
>>> Oral Roberts University has a good Psychology program, in Tulsa, and
>>> they have great dorms!
>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>
>>> On 4/17/12, keri <wvucountrygirl729 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> my school has no dorms. living on campus isn't an option.
>>>> keri
>>>>
>>>> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I 
>>>> want
>>>> to
>>>> say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will
>>>> speak
>>>> my heart."
>>>> --Robert Sexton
>>>>
>>>> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth
>>>> there
>>>> is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart
>>>> somewhere to
>>>> receive it."
>>>> --Ivan Panin
>>>>
>>>> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart &
>>>> put it
>>>> back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Joshua Lester" 
>>>> <jlester8462 at students.pccua.**edu<jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>>>> >
>>>> To: "Misty Dawn Bradley" <MistyDBradley at gmail.com>; "National
>>>> Association of
>>>> Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:51 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] new york advice on apartments
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Also, what about living on campus?
>>>>> Is the boyfriend going to school, too?
>>>>> Thanks, Joshua
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/17/12, Misty Dawn Bradley <mistydbradley at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Keri,
>>>>>> You may also see if there are student apartments that are 
>>>>>> specifically
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> college students. Some of these may even include utilities in the 
>>>>>> rent.
>>>>>> Misty
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "keri" <wvucountrygirl729 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:13 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] new york advice on apartments
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>  well when i can actually get to school.... forensic psychology.
>>>>>>> keri
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I
>>>>>>> want
>>>>>>> to say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes
>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>> speak my heart."
>>>>>>> --Robert Sexton
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every 
>>>>>>> truth
>>>>>>> there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a 
>>>>>>> heart
>>>>>>> somewhere to receive it."
>>>>>>> --Ivan Panin
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart 
>>>>>>> &
>>>>>>> put
>>>>>>> it back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Joshua Lester" 
>>>>>>> <jlester8462 at students.pccua.**edu<jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:08 AM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] new york advice on apartments
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>  I wish you all the best.
>>>>>>>> So, Keri, what's your major?
>>>>>>>> Thanks, Joshua
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/17/12, keri <wvucountrygirl729 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> i can't postpone moving to NYC. I have to go to college.
>>>>>>>>> As for section 8 I'll get there eventually but unlike others I 
>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>> done with out it. It just takes hardwork in dedication, but I 
>>>>>>>>> don't
>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>> years to wait for the government to get up and help me.
>>>>>>>>> keri
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things 
>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>> want
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes
>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>> speak
>>>>>>>>> my heart."
>>>>>>>>> --Robert Sexton
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every
>>>>>>>>> truth
>>>>>>>>> there
>>>>>>>>> is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart
>>>>>>>>> somewhere to
>>>>>>>>> receive it."
>>>>>>>>> --Ivan Panin
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered 
>>>>>>>>> heart
>>>>>>>>> &
>>>>>>>>> put it
>>>>>>>>> back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>>> From: "Wmodnl" <wmodnl at hotmail.com>
>>>>>>>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 8:30 AM
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] new york advice on apartments
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>  Good morning.  First, are you on any of the federal housing
>>>>>>>>>> programs
>>>>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>>>>> section 8?  On your limited income, that is the only way you both
>>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> able to obtain an apartment on your own.  The other option would 
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> look for roommates to share a place.  Good luck with that, when
>>>>>>>>>> they
>>>>>>>>>> see
>>>>>>>>>> you are blind they are going to run! run! run! or never show an
>>>>>>>>>> effort
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> share the place with you.  Forget the fact that there are two of
>>>>>>>>>> you.
>>>>>>>>>> I apologize in advance for sounding cynical; however, I want to 
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> truthful and not sugar cote the truth.  Landlords in NYC as well 
>>>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> rest of the USA will not want a blind person, let alone 2 b/c of
>>>>>>>>>> liability
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> issues, etc.
>>>>>>>>>> Have a strong presentation, be ready for much rejection.  Also be
>>>>>>>>>> ready
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> be offered many many scams.  Have someone sighted go with you to
>>>>>>>>>> make
>>>>>>>>>> shore that what you are being offered is really the offer.
>>>>>>>>>> I remember someone being open to me and showing no issue to my
>>>>>>>>>> blindness.
>>>>>>>>>> When we saw the apartment, everything seemed great.  However, the
>>>>>>>>>> sighted
>>>>>>>>>> person told me later to not take it since wholes were up high in
>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>> walls, mouse droppings were in the rugs, tiles in the bathroom 
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> hallway
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> were missing with exposed pipes and wires.  I called the
>>>>>>>>>> real-estate
>>>>>>>>>> office later thanking them for insulting me as a person and there
>>>>>>>>>> response
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> was one of shock.  The representative said in many words that
>>>>>>>>>> he/she
>>>>>>>>>> wanted me to be grateful for the apartment and that they were
>>>>>>>>>> "willing
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> rent to a blind person"  Good luck, I hope all goes well for you,
>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>> let
>>>>>>>>>> me know what you come up with.  You may want to wait on waiting
>>>>>>>>>> lists
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>> apartments through HUD or other programs and postpone your move 
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> NYC
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> a good number of years.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> William O'Donnell, distributor
>>>>>>>>>> Organo Gold Enterprises, INC.
>>>>>>>>>> www.willsholistics.organogold.**com<http://www.willsholistics.organogold.com>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Apr 16, 2012, at 1:34 PM, "keri" <wvucountrygirl729 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>  greetings,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> My bf and I are about to move into an apartment in the New York
>>>>>>>>>>> City
>>>>>>>>>>> area.... We both live on SSI for the time being... We are in 
>>>>>>>>>>> need
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> apartment recommendations that we can aford... We are both 
>>>>>>>>>>> college
>>>>>>>>>>> students. We prefer Statin Island but are open to suggestions in
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> city
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> area.
>>>>>>>>>>> thanks,
>>>>>>>>>>> keri
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the 
>>>>>>>>>>> things
>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>> want
>>>>>>>>>>> to say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my
>>>>>>>>>>> eyes
>>>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>>>> speak my heart."
>>>>>>>>>>> --Robert Sexton
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every
>>>>>>>>>>> truth
>>>>>>>>>>> there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a
>>>>>>>>>>> heart
>>>>>>>>>>> somewhere to receive it."
>>>>>>>>>>> --Ivan Panin
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered
>>>>>>>>>>> heart
>>>>>>>>>>> &
>>>>>>>>>>> put
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> it back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
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