The 234 Apartment

Maintenance problems abounded. Mr. Hunt used a pan to collect the rainwater dripping through the ceiling, graduated to a bucket and, when that proved insufficient, a trash can. Last winter, some of his favorite shirts were soaked by rainwater. “It was imperative for my sanity to move,” he said. Photo LONG ISLAND CIT Y Along the waterfront on Center Boulevard, the many rental buildings were new, but not new enough. Credit Sasha Maslov for The New York Times He envisioned his new place as airy and clean, but also warm and inviting. “Telling a real estate agent your vision is not as clear as making a list,” he said. So he made one, including light, views and a rent of around $2,000 a month for a studio or one-bedroom. Using five apps — StreetEasy, Trulia, PadMapper, Naked Apartments and Zumper — he went to work. “I felt frantic about it,” he said. He contacted every agent who seemed to have a suitable listing. “The idea was zero fidelity.” He planned to remain in Greenpoint. But the fe...

1. Breck and Linda’s 1910 home The house is located in Downtown Lexington. It is a prime location where you can access restaurants, pubs and bars, University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Legacy Trails and much more! You’ll also find that Breck and Linda are very helpful and will give you proper directions to anyplace you want to visit. The 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are on the second floor to which the guests have complete access. You can also use the kitchen if you want to cook your own food. Breck and Linda also offers their basement which has a bar and a TV. You can also enjoy their covered patio which has a grill and a fireplace. All the basic amenities are provided by the hosts and checking in is a smooth procedure. Breck and Linda are very friendly and enjoy interacting with people. They also have 2 cute dogs who are just as hospitable as their adoptive family! Breck and Linda’s 1910 home Price : from 45 USD Number of Guests : 4 Book Now See similar vacation rentals in ...

SCHERERVILLE | “A little assistance … A lot of independence!” That motto of the Residences at Deer Creek illustrates the newest business model in senior living, according to executive director Karen Ayersman . “You don’t have a large buy-in. It’s upsetting to people to have to do that. Here you pay rent at the first of every month. You don’t sign a lease,” she said. “It’s all about choices here. You choose to stay. You choose to go.” The three- story facility offers a variety of independent living, assisted living and memory support apartments , and Monday was moving day for the first 20 residents. Rather than scheduled meals , independent living and assisted living residents can choose to dine anytime from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the restaurant- style dining room and order from a menu prepared by an executive chef. The bistro/coffee shop offers small meals, snacks and coffee, and other beverages. And everything is included in the monthly fee. “It’s your home with added amenities ,” A...