Looking for an open, mature, respectful, clean, & responsible subletter (2 people max) from May 16 - Aug 16

This apartment has been in the (chosen) family for almost 20 years - a home and sanctuary that has cultivated artistic humans and nurtured children. A unique space that has been used for various purposes throughout the years. It’s not modern, it’s not super sparkly; in fact, the apartment could use a few upgrades. It’s colorful and eclectic and the space offers clean, spacious areas with thoughtful and quirky details.
If you're still curious, please read on!

DETAILS:
- 5th floor apartment is a 2 bedroom but only 1 bedroom is available. The second room will be locked and off limits.
- You will be the only occupant of the apartment
- Original hardwood floors
- Large furnished bedroom (17.5 x 11.5) with 2 windows - with a work bench, a plant table, a shelf that divides the space into work space and bedroom, 2 Monstera Deliciosa plants, and a full-sized tatami bed
- Multi-use mostly unfurnished tatami room (common room) with large exercise mat, huge beanbag, and smart TV
- A/C units in each sector of the apartment
- Ceiling fans in each room, including the kitchen
- Bathroom has a window and full-size bathtub
- Fully equipped kitchen has a large window and a cozy dining / lounge area with plants
- Laundry in basement for convenience / refillable laundry card
- Elevator
- Responsive and attentive super (on site)

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS:

- Just minutes walking to Traver’s Park, where the weekly Farmer’s Market happens every Sunday
- Blocks away from various fresh fruit & produce stands
- Stones throw from an abundance of SE Asian and Latin American food trucks, cafes, and restaurants
- 4 stops away on the 7 train to The New York Hall of Science and The Queens Zoo
- 5 stops to Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and Citi Field
- Brilliant combination of local independent businesses with big brands (Target, Chipotle, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Sephora, Shake Shack, etc.)
- Numerous and convenient grocery shopping, from the most basic [Foodtown] to super specific - for example, Patel Brothers - Indian supermarket or Downtown Market - health food / organic
- Blink Fitness is 0.2 miles away
- Easy access to the E, F, M, R and 7 subway lines, making it a breeze to navigate the city
- Jackson Heights is a foodie mecca
* https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230321-jackson-heights-the-neighbourhood-that-epitomises-new-york
- It’s also an architectural / historic district
https://hdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/HDC-6toC-JacksonHghts.pdf

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

PARKING: Jackson Heights is a destination, so parking is a premium - and parking rules are strict.

NOISE / CHARM: Because it’s a destination, there will be traffic, there will be sirens, there will sometimes be shouting, and horns will honk. Babies and children have dramatic meltdowns and dogs bark. An artist or 2 will sing or play their instrument along 37th Avenue on nice days. Garbage trucks, cars booming the latest tunes, and drunken shouting sometimes happens. Also, parades! (see Culture).
Please note: the A/C will drown this out but it's important to mention

CULTURE: Jackson Heights has its own Pride Parade which will happen on June 1 at 12pm. https://newqueenspride.org/. During some weekends, there will be cultural pride parades that will include amplified music, live marching bands, regalia! See https://queenscb3.cityofnewyork.us/parades-block-parties-festivals/ for Calendar of Events

CONTEXT: Jackson Heights is an architectural / historic district and many of the buildings are co-ops. This apartment is located in one of the few rental buildings in the area. The neighbors are decent people, they mind their business, and will expect the same from you. People are living their lives so you will hear them. For example, the downstairs neighbor sneezes loudly at least once a day, and he likes to get his music pumping sometimes (never at an unreasonable hour and never for a very long time). You might also sometimes catch a wiff of weed or something yummy cooking if the windows are open. The neighbors upstairs can be really stomp-y sometimes (especially when the super cute 3 year old is visiting). Folks in this building are long-time residents so please keep that in mind.

EXPECTATIONS:
NYC can be a pest-infested place but this apartment is not. It’s a matter of maintenance - we keep the kitchen tidy at all times, do not leave food out and open, and get rid of trash on a nightly basis.

NO smoking
NO drugs
NO pets

If you’re a clean, considerate tenant who will care for the apartment, can appreciate the dynamic energy of the neighborhood. And if you're willing to be a respectful neighbor, I’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THIS LISTER
I've been in Jackson Heights since 2010, and love this neighborhood deeply!

* MUST be able to meet in person on Wednesday May 14th after 6pm or Thursday May 15th to view the apartment, and to meet me. Please consider this and the Rental Requirements mentioned below. If you can meet these requirements, please reach out!

*Move-in can be as early as Friday 16th.

About This Lister

Music lover, she/they

I will be meeting you and showing you the space and answering your questions and dealing with any issues, should they arise.