PLEASE NOTE: PET CARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SUBLET”

Hello, I'm offering my 1 bedroom apartment for a 6 week period while I'm away working in Los Angeles this summer, July 1st through August 10th (I am flexible on start and end dates and may be open to a roommate situation if our dates overlap for a longer period). I am reducing the cost by $150/week in exchange for care of my cat Eartha, my plants and my mail, while I am away. The cost would be $475/week or $1900/month. Total for six weeks = $2700.
(this apartment would normally be $2500/month)

Cat Care:
Eartha has a Litter Robot and an automatic pet feeder so her care is VERY low maintenance. Litter care is emptying the Litter Robot trash can once every 12 days. She does eat wet food once per day in the mornings, but it is not strict and if the time varies or you miss a day or two, that's okay. Her automatic kibble feeder has to be refilled every 30 days. Her water fountain has to be washed and refilled once every 7 days. She social, loves to snuggle and is well behaved and very sweet.

About the Agreement:
The rent is $1900/month $475/week in exchange for $150 discount/week for cat care (total for 6 weeks is $2850). Utilities vary in the summer with the cost of AC, but for internet and electric I will charge an additional $120 to contribute to these costs for the 6 week period. The apartment is a 2 bedroom but my bedroom will remain unavailable with my things in it while I'm gone.

Depending on what's best for your schedule and the dates you need, I would be willing to have you stay longer once I'm back (or before I leave) in a roommate situation, so please inquire if this might apply to you.

About the Apartment:
It is completely furnished and the bedroom has a queen size bed (it’s a sturdy and comfortable pull out bed with a tempur-pedic mattress topper). The apartment (fourth floor walk up) is spacious with large ceilings and has amazing light for the majority of the day. There is no laundry in the building but there is a great laundromat 30 seconds away on the corner of the street, and you don’t even have to cross a street to get there (they have wash and fold rates and offer pickup and delivery!).

The kitchen is freshly painted but is a bit outdated and there is no dishwasher (but a brand new refrigerator which is not pictured in the photos). The bathroom is also outdated and you have to monitor the drain (avoiding letting hair or other things that may clog the sink/shower). I put up with the quirks of the space because the old building also means there are tons of large, beautiful windows, the ceilings are higher than you’ll normally find, and the place is spacious with the rooms in the back of the apartment away from street level noise.

I require a deposit of $1200 rent to reserve the booking and to cover any incidents or accidents. This will be returned within 7 days following the completion of your stay and upon an apartment review of any damages. A short-term rental agreement between the two parties will be provided. (In all the years I've subletted my place I've never had any issues, so I don't foresee any problems.)

Location:
My place is located right above Central Park North (near 113th and St. Nicholas Ave). I love my neighborhood and my neighbors and will only consider people who respect the Harlem community (it can be noisy at times with music playing on the street, or people hanging out on the stoop - so if this bothers you, it’s not the space for you). It is a 3 minute walk to central park and the express 2/3 train (and a 7 minute walk to the C/B train).

Can you please provide me with some kind of cat care reference and other experience you have with animals/cats? Thanks!

About This Lister

My name is Maria (she/her), and I’m a 39 year old opera singer and voice teacher here in NYC. I will be away working during this time period!

Looking for someone who is easy going and flexible and likes to keep a tidy space and will be mindful and courteous to Eartha, my things, my belongings and furniture while I'm gone. Couples welcome.

Hoping this is the right fit for you and that you're a cat person (please provide cat references, haha)! I’m happy to video chat to show you the place and walk you through it or discuss details. I’m open to different lengths of stay, so please don’t hesitate to ask!

Respectful of all people - LGBTQ, anti-racist, committed to equity and inclusion!