Perfect Strangers of NYC: Moving to NYC 101
Date and time
Thursday, April 9, 2015 · 6 - 7pm CDT
Location
Portfolio Center
623 S Wabash Ave Room 311 Chicago, IL 60605Description
The Perfect Strangers of NYC Moving to NYC 101 Seminar is open to Columbia College Chicago students and alumni.
The starting rate to rent a studio in Manhattan is $2000 a month. In order to rent this apartment NYC landlords require that you make a salary of $80,000, have a credit score over 700 and would want to see at least $4000 in your bank account.
Most recent graduates do not meet any of those requirements which makes finding housing in NYC a nightmare. So how does one move to NYC making $35,000 a year, with no credit and no parental backings?
Come to the “Moving to NYC 101” seminar presented by NYC real estate expert, Sarah Beth Hill on April 9th at 6pm, 623 S. Wabash, Room 311 to learn how to find an apartment like a true New Yorker. This seminar is designed to give students a crash course on the rental market in NYC and to prepare them for their upcoming move.
Topics covered in the seminar include:
Pre-move preparation:
1. Figuring out ones budget
2. Finding the right neighborhoods
3. Figuring out ones move-in date
Different Living options:
1. 1 year leases
2. Temporary sublets
4. Furnished apartments
3. Living with roommates
Apartment Hunting Process:
1. Apartment viewing process
2. Documents needed to apply
3. Signing a lease
4. Moving in!
Living in NYC:
1. The good, the bad, the ugly
2. Living on a budget
3. Getting acclimated
About Sarah Beth Hill:
After facing the trials of her own big-city move post-university, Sarah Beth Hill realized the need for reliable information and support tailored to young professionals and students moving to New York City for the first time. These newcomers face a unique set of issues including social, professional and financial.
Sarah is uniquely qualified to address all of these issues. As a young New York City transplant herself, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) with a degree in Real Estate and Entrepreneurship, a former employee of a large property management firm, and a New York State licensed real estate agent, Sarah brings a high level of savvy knowledge, commitment and quality of service to her clients.
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes, please sign-in with your Oasis ID #
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Angela Sheridon, asheridon@colum.edu w/ questions
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, please do so before attending the event.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, but only to Columbia College students and alumni. Please do so before the event.