Home Sweet Home

sigh. an enormous sigh of relief is in order today. why? simple. we found our apartment in new york. we have a home, we know where our heads will rest at night in a few short weeks. seriously, a gigantic weight has been lifted from our shoulders.

let's briefly discuss the rental process in NY. i am sure at some point all of you have heard what a nightmare it is. well, the stories are not a joke (and this is a downturn in NYC, it's not even competitive right now). honestly, it is easier to buy a house in california than it is to rent an apartment in NY. they look through every aspect of your financial profile to make sure you are a fit tenant. my stomach was in knots yesterday because i was so nervous we wouldn't get the place we wanted. but...after our interview and a nice extra deposit amount...we scored the place we wanted. phew!

here are some details about our new digs!

located on the upper east side

doorman & elevator
our apartment is on the 4th floor - two bedrooms & two full baths
around 1,200 sq ft
wood floors, open kitchen with dining nook & working fireplace!

placed two blocks from the subway

three blocks from the east river & five blocks from central park

now a small photo tour!
the outside of our building

the entry hallway

the wood burning fireplace

the living room facing the dining nook & kitchen

the kitchen

i think we will be super happy here. great location & a beautiful apartment to come home too!
do these photos make anyone want to come visit??
i hope. i hope. fingers crossed. holding my breath!