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nfw22 t1_j8udcus wrote

Reply to Patterson Park Rent Increase by GoodbyeHorses69

IMO that sounds like way too much for that sized apartment (even without the increase). If you can stomach the headache of moving, that might be your best bet. I'm sure you'll more than make up for the moving costs even within a few months of finding somewhere cheaper.

If you are not certain moving is the best option for you, you could try to negotiate with the building management/landlord.

As for your other questions; 2. Double check the language in your original lease, but my bet is that you'd have up until at least a month before your lease expires before you'd have to resign. Most likely you could stay through the end of your current lease before signing anything new (though that could get stressful if you end up deciding to move). I also don't think they'll come up on the price increase they've already given you. Giving you that 3/1 deadline is a common tactic to make you feel like you're actually getting a deal (when you're not) but you need to act fast or it will disappear. In reality, if you were to ignore them until after 3/1, or just outright say no, they'll likely come down on the price increase.

Question 3. As I alluded above, I think you're quite likely to find either a studio for less than you're paying now, or a bigger place for a similar price. If you want to stay in the neighborhood, moving a block or two from the park could potentially reap you some significant savings.

They want you to panic and make an impulsive decision- try not to do that.

Best of luck!

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GoodbyeHorses69 OP t1_j8ud3h6 wrote

Reply to comment by Zed_Hudson in Patterson Park Rent Increase by GoodbyeHorses69

Ugh tell me about it… thanks so much for letting me know though- if I end up staying, it’ll be nice to know other people in the area are paying about the same. Thanks so much but I won’t be out until May, but I’ll keep that building in mind.

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Zed_Hudson t1_j8u6n77 wrote

Reply to Patterson Park Rent Increase by GoodbyeHorses69

That's about what I'm paying for a 1 bed in canton at "The Porter" mind you I have just about the worst apartment in the building what with O'donnell street and a bus stop outside my window. I assume that's about right though, rent is brutal. Mind I pay 100$ for parking so a bit better there and they gave me the first year of parking free. You might be able to find something a bit cheaper but you probably have to be willing to move each year. My apartment will be available in march if you don't mind the bus stop they might not be asking much more than 1700$ to get someone in it for the first year. (trash is 30$ a month no you can't opt out of it)

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mobtown_misanthrope t1_j8u1lt2 wrote

Reply to comment by dizzy_centrifuge in How walkable is the Mt Vernon Area? by juicycasket

Yep!

The free bus (the purple line of the Charm City Circulator [CCC]) that goes from Mt. Vernon to downtown picks up at the Washington Monument (Charles and Monument St.—as does the JHU shuttle, which you can just hop on if it comes first). Southbound CCC picks up at St. Paul and Madison or St. Paul and Centre. So you can easily hop on and save some steps either way if you want. The Circulator runs approximately every 15-20 minutes (supposedly), though it does not run late at night.

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mobtown_misanthrope t1_j8u0jkf wrote

Reply to How walkable is the Mt Vernon Area? by juicycasket

I lived in Mt. Vernon for 11 years without a car, mostly before Uber etc. existed. It's profoundly walkable.

If you walk downtown along Charles, stop into Mick O'Sheas for a pre-game drink/snack!

ETA: You'll also find plenty of scooters, e-bikes, and a N/S free bus route.

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