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Sterling University Ave, Berkeley
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2004 University Avenue, Berkeley, California(CA) 94704
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Property ID: S01501353
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Sterling University Ave is a modern student apartment in Berkeley, located at 2004 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, in the heart of downtown Berkeley. The apartment comes with several room types to choose from, and each room has its own character. Surrounded by a wide range of restaurants, stores, and supermarkets, Sterling University Ave Berkeley is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming living environment for students. For the students who study at Berkeley City College and University of California Berkeley, this apartment is a tremendous choice.
Features:
Sterling University Ave is a fully furnished apartment. It consists of studios, 1b, and 2b rooms, each of which has a bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen. Interior apartment amenities include large bedroom windows, wood style flooring, spacious closets and quartz countertops, providing a comfortable living environment. Furthermore, quality common facilities such as shared laundry rooms, elevators and garage parking are also provided. There is also a rooftop deck where students can indulge in the splendid city view on the roof. Importantly, high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi is also available, and electronic surveillance equipment will ensure a robust 24-hour safe guard for students.
Location and What's Hot?
Sterling University Ave Berkeley is located in downtown Berkeley, so the neighborhood is convenient for whatever you do and wherever you go. Supermarkets, restaurants are all within walking distance of the apartment. The closest convenience supermarket to the flat is Trader Joe's, and Target Grocery is not far away. There are many restaurants to choose from, including Cafe Platano, El Burro Picante and Kinda Izakaya. If you are fond of music and cultural elements, walk to Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza, where a selection of cultural events and galleries await you to explore. In addition, you can’t miss Berkeley Repertory Theater and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive which are both not far from the apartment.
Transport:
As one apartment of the Sterling Berkeley Collection, Sterling University Ave Berkeley is within a 5-minute walk of Berkeley City College, and you can arrive at UC Berkeley in 12 minutes by bus. Two bus stops, University Ave and Oxford St & University Av are just a stone’s away, enhancing the accessibility of the apartment. What’s more, the apartment is just 10 minutes away from McArthur Station by BART. Overall, students at Sterling University Ave enjoy the luxury of a short commute.
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Is the apartment furnished?
The entire rented apartment in the United States is generally unfurnished, that is, beds, sofas, and tables are generally not available, because Americans adhere to the principle of clean move-in. clean move-out. But kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, stoves, etc. are generally complete. There are various ways to buy furniture. You can buy some second-hand furniture through IKEA, target, etc., or contact seniors and sisters. Very cost-effective.
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What does XBXB in the house type mean?
The naming method of American apartments is XBXB, the first B refers to the number of Bedroom bedrooms, and the second B refers to the Bathroom, that is, the number of bathrooms; for example, 3B3B refers to the apartment type with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the specific layout It is recommended that you can refer to the floor plan
What is the lease form for this apartment? What is a Joint lease (joint lease)?
This apartment is rented out as a whole, that is, Joint leases, which means "joint lease". That is to say, several roommates sign a joint contract for renting a house together, and everyone has full payment responsibility for the room. If you are alone and want to sign a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house, you have to sign the whole thing, or wait until you have roommates to sign together. At the same time, if you live in a house under a joint lease and your roommate moves out suddenly, the apartment will also pursue the full rent from you if the apartment cannot contact your roommate.
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Is the apartment furnished?
The entire rented apartment in the United States is generally unfurnished, that is, beds, sofas, and tables are generally not available, because Americans adhere to the principle of clean move-in. clean move-out. But kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, stoves, etc. are generally complete. There are various ways to buy furniture. You can buy some second-hand furniture through IKEA, target, etc., or contact seniors and sisters. Very cost-effective.
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What does XBXB in the house type mean?
The naming method of American apartments is XBXB, the first B refers to the number of Bedroom bedrooms, and the second B refers to the Bathroom, that is, the number of bathrooms; for example, 3B3B refers to the apartment type with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the specific layout It is recommended that you can refer to the floor plan
What is the lease form for this apartment? What is a Joint lease (joint lease)?
This apartment is rented out as a whole, that is, Joint leases, which means "joint lease". That is to say, several roommates sign a joint contract for renting a house together, and everyone has full payment responsibility for the room. If you are alone and want to sign a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house, you have to sign the whole thing, or wait until you have roommates to sign together. At the same time, if you live in a house under a joint lease and your roommate moves out suddenly, the apartment will also pursue the full rent from you if the apartment cannot contact your roommate.
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The apartment is a joint lease (joint lease), but I only have one person, what should I do?
If you are just one person, you can still sign a lease, but you will have to sign an entire apartment. You can look for other roommates after you sign the contract. Herein lies the risk: you rent an entire apartment and may not be able to find a suitable roommate, but you are personally responsible for the rent of the entire apartment. Therefore, in the case of a joint lease, it is recommended that students find all roommates first, and then sign the contract together. Also under a joint tenancy, whenever you find roommates, it is advisable to be sure to add their names to the tenancy agreement.
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Why are the rents different for the same 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment?
The specific price of social apartments in the United States is determined by many factors. The floor, starting date, and lease period will all affect the specific price of the room. Therefore, different rooms of the same type have different prices, and the same house has different starting dates. The rental period and price will also vary. For the latest availability and price, you can consult an advisor to inquire for you
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How long in advance do you usually have vacancies?
Since the apartment needs to ask the tenants whether they need to renew the contract 1-2 months in advance, and if the contract is not renewed, the vacant room will be put on the market for rent, so the latest rent and vacancy situation are usually not known until about 2 months in advance. Students can consult consultants to check the latest vacancies and rents, and at the same time fill in the application form on the uhomes app and wait in line to wait for the vacancy to come out before making a reservation
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Is there a washer dryer in the room?
No. The apartment provides a communal laundry room
Do all bedrooms have windows?
all have windows. can be opened
How big is each bedroom?
The specific bedroom area of the apartment is not provided. According to the feedback from the students, it is about 11-15 square meters. Please refer to the actual occupancy
Does the apartment have air conditioning?
No air conditioning.
Does the apartment have a lift?
There is an elevator, a total of one.
Is the bedroom door locked?
no lock.
Is it safe to live in an apartment?
Equipped with 7*24 monitoring system, and the apartment is equipped with 7*24 controlled entry gate, hall, garage, courtyard, roof
Does the apartment have a shuttle bus to the school?
no shuttle
What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there? How many beds?
Built in 1998, a total of 5 floors
Is there a supermarket near the apartment?
There are supermarkets. Such as: Farmers Market; Friendly Market.
What public area facilities are there in the apartment?
Including: roof garden; parking lot; shared laundry room; elevator; public balcony on each floor.
How is the Internet speed in the apartment? Can I install other networks myself?
About 100Mbps. You can install other networks by yourself.
Can you take a real shot video of the room I live in?
It is generally impossible to shoot specific room videos, because there are currently residents in the rooms, but the apartment will provide a video of the model room as a reference. The overall decoration style is the same as the model room, and the actual room has no soft furnishings and interiors. If the students are in the local area, the apartment will also show the students to visit the model room
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What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?
Studio is similar to 1B1B, the biggest difference is the living room, the price is relatively cheaper than 1B1B. The studio includes a bathroom and a kitchen, but there is no separation between the kitchen, the living room and the bedroom; 1B1B is generally a standard apartment with one bedroom, one living room, one kitchen and one bathroom
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How about soundproofing the apartment?
The sound insulation of housing in the United States is relatively poor compared to domestic ones, but generally speaking, the sound insulation of off-campus apartments is generally better than that of on-campus dormitories. If you rent a studio or 1-room apartment to live by yourself, the sound insulation will be better than shared renting . Units located on higher floors will be quieter than those on lower floors. If your neighbors or roommates make loud noises that disturb your rest, you can give feedback to the front desk of the apartment and ask them to assist in communication.
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Why is it free to book a room through Haoju?
Renting a house through uhomes is exactly the same as renting an apartment by yourself. The vast majority of apartments in the United States are willing to cooperate with rental platforms, and it is stipulated that the apartment shall bear the commission, and must ensure that no matter which channel is used to rent the apartment, the rent needs to be consistent. Therefore, for the uhomes cooperative apartment, uhomes does not charge any fees to the tenants, and helps the students to deal with the room reservation procedures for free throughout the whole process, avoids and solves possible errors or unsmoothness in some processes, avoids risks and saves your time. , and provide students with necessary reminders before moving in; your rent, deposit and other expenses are paid directly to the apartment, and the apartment directly signs a rental contract with the apartment. In addition, uhomes will also pay a part of the commission Give students cash back.
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Is there any charge for booking this apartment through Yixiang Haoju platform?
There is no charge for booking through uhomes. The contract is directly signed with the apartment. Provide an exclusive extra cashback on top of our platform.
How often is the rent paid?
The rent of the apartment is paid on a monthly basis, and the rent needs to be paid before the 1st of each month;
How to pay rent?
You can pay the rent through the Yixiang APP. It can be done with one click in the APP, and the account will be credited within 1-2 working days. There is no full transfer fee, and no foreign exchange quota is occupied.
Can I pay the rent by transfer or cash?
Hello, American apartments do not accept cash and do not support wire transfers. There are two ways to pay the rent: You can pay the rent through the Yixiang APP. It can be done with one click in the APP, and the account will arrive within 1-2 working days. The full amount of the transfer fee does not occupy the foreign exchange quota. Method 2: Pay the rent by check: such as cashier check, money order to the office or mail to the apartment. ｜Please print the tenant's name and room number on the check. Cashier check: You need to go to the counter of the Bank of America with an existing account to issue it, and the handling fee is about 5-10 knives. Money Order: You can buy it with cash or Debit Card at Wal-Mart, west union, gas station/convenience store, etc., usually with a limit of $500-1000. ID or social security number is required for purchases over $2000.
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Does the rent of the apartment include utility fees such as water, electricity and network?
Hello, it is not included, the tenant needs to pay the bill according to the usage every month. Miscellaneous fees such as water and electricity grids are generally $80-$180/month, water and electricity are generally $30-$80/month, and network fees are generally $30-$100+/month. The specific monthly fee depends on the tenant’s usage
What is renters insurance premium? Why should I buy renters insurance?
When renting a house in the United States, most apartments require tenants to purchase renter's insurance. The reason is that if the tenant accidentally causes damage to the house during the living process, such as: water leakage damages the floor or carpet, moving or collision causes damage to the wall, etc., the renter insurance will pay for you to the apartment or The management company pays compensation. The specific requirements of the apartment shall prevail. Most of the insurance can be paid monthly or annually. The cost of rental insurance is quite cheap, with an average of about 10-20 US dollars per month, and the amount of insurance will vary according to your insurance amount, area and selected items.
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Does the apartment have parking? Indoor or outdoor? How to charge?
There is an indoor parking lot, the parking fee is $230/month
What fees do I need to pay to apply for an apartment?
Hello, for the fee details, please refer to the fee details section of the apartment details page
Are pets allowed in the apartment? How to charge?
Pets are allowed. Pet deposit is $500/pet, pet fee is $75/pet/month.
What is the apartment application fee?
The apartment application fee is collected by the apartment. It is a fee for reviewing the applicant's materials. It is also a fee that everyone must pay when applying for an apartment. Note: No matter whether the application is successful or not, the apartment will not refund this fee. Applications will only be officially accepted once the application fee has been submitted.
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What is the application fee and holding fee?
The application fee is collected by the American apartment. It is used to review the applicant’s materials + background review. The apartment will accept the application after payment. The apartment will not be refunded regardless of whether the application is successful or not. The reservation fee is for the apartment to temporarily reserve the apartment for the applicant This period is used to review whether the applicant’s background information meets the requirements, and is generally paid at the same time as the application fee. This fee is non-refundable and will be converted into a part of the deposit later.
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How will the deposit be refunded?
The deposit is generally after the end of the lease period, the apartment will check the tenant's room, and if there is no problem, it will usually be returned to the tenant in the form of a check
Can the deposit be used against rent?
Hello, the deposit cannot be deducted from the rent. The rental deposit is that after the end of the rental period, the apartment will check the tenant’s room for damage and loss of furniture and appliances. Usually, a certain cleaning fee will be charged according to the cleanliness of the room. All Once the area has been inspected, a move out bill will be issued and the remaining deposit will be returned to the tenant
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Does the rent start from the day I move in?
[Social apartment] The rent is calculated from the start date of the contract. The first month's rent is usually paid before moving in, and then the rent is paid on the 1st of each month. If the first and last month's stay is less than one month, the rent of the current month will be converted into daily rent
What is the convenience fee displayed when paying rent with a credit card?
The convenience fee is a handling fee for credit card payments. International card organizations such as Visa or MasterCard charge the issuing bank an international transaction fee of 1% to 1.5% of each transaction. Although it is charged to the bank, the fee is actually borne by the card reader; Fee or conversion fee, between 1% and 2%. Different banks will vary. It is recommended that students use a US debit card to pay rent, and the handling fee will be very low
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What should I do if the rent payment shows that the payment has failed?
If the online rent payment fails, it is usually because the bank has a limited payment limit. It is recommended to make multiple payments, or use another bank card for payment, or contact the bank to ask the reason
Can the parking fee be paid later?
If you need a parking space, you can go to the front desk of the apartment to handle it after check-in, and pay the parking fee to the apartment after you go through the procedures. If you don’t need a parking space, you don’t need to pay the parking fee
Is the rent when I submit the application the final rent?
Hello, the reservation is based on the rent when the contract is signed. After submitting the application form, the apartment will review the background information of the tenant and sign the contract. The rent is based on the rent on the contract when the contract is signed. Sign as soon as possible after release to avoid losses caused by apartment price increases
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What is the reservation process?
Reservation process (all fees are paid directly to the apartment, the contract is directly signed with the apartment, and Yixiang Haoju does not charge any fees) [Step 1] In the Yixiang Haoju app, find the apartment type you want to apply for, and click [Apply Now] to fill out the application Form, there will be a consultant to help you book a room, and prepare the application materials (please refer to the application materials section) 【Step2】Pay the application fee to the apartment (the handling fee for the apartment to review the background information of the tenant), and some apartments will allow you to pay the retention fee, You can refer to the fee details section. The apartment will only start accepting applications from students after payment is made. No matter whether the application is successful or not, the apartment will not return it. [Step3] The apartment will review the application materials and send the contract after the review is passed. [Step4] Sign the contract [step5] Pay the deposit to the apartment (if an international student does not have an SSN, usually 2 months’ rent is used as a deposit, and the apartment will return it after the apartment checks that the room is OK after the rent is over)
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What is the difference between booking through your platform and booking by myself?
Renting a house through uhomes is exactly the same as renting an apartment by yourself. The vast majority of apartments in the United States are willing to cooperate with rental platforms, and it is stipulated that the apartment shall bear the commission, and must ensure that no matter which channel is used to rent the apartment, the rent needs to be consistent. Therefore, for the uhomes cooperative apartment, uhomes does not charge any fees to the tenants, and helps the students to deal with the room reservation procedures for free throughout the whole process, avoids and solves possible errors or unsmoothness in some processes, avoids risks and saves your time. , and provide students with necessary reminders before moving in; your rent, deposit and other expenses are paid directly to the apartment, and the apartment directly signs a rental contract with the apartment. In addition, uhomes will also pay a part of the commission Give students cash back.
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What are the required application materials?
For the specific required materials, please refer to the [Application Materials] section of the apartment, (the application materials are the materials that the apartment must provide to review the background of the tenant, and the rental contract will be issued only after the review is passed)
Can I book an apartment under the age of 18?
Sorry, according to the requirements of the United States, all students staying in American apartments must be at least 18 years old at the time of check-in. If you are at least 17 years old, but you will be at least 18 years old at the time of check-in, you can also book
What should I bring to my new apartment?
Although the apartment has basic furniture and home appliances, the following are not included in the apartment. Tenants can refer to the following items to prepare the public area: electronic products and corresponding wires/chargers, trash cans, garbage bags, pots and pans , plates, cups, cutlery, coffee pot. Cleaning/disinfecting supplies, dish detergent, laundry detergent, etc. Bedroom: Sheets, quilts, pillows, towels, toiletries, bath hooks and curtains, trash cans, and anything that makes you feel at home.
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When can I check in when I arrive? How to do it?
Under normal circumstances, check-in is only possible during the working hours of the apartment. You need to contact the apartment in advance for early or late check-in, subject to the requirements of the apartment. Usually, American apartments cannot be checked in earlier than the rental start date. Documents required for check in: passport, electronic version of rental contract, electronic version of rental insurance
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When can I check in?
You can check in on the day when the lease term of the contract begins. If you arrive at the apartment during non-working hours, it is best to inform the apartment by email in advance so that the apartment can arrange check-in. The management office of the apartment will have specified office hours, (the office hours of the apartment are: RESIDENT SERVICE HOURS MF: 9AM-6PM ) Therefore, if the office hours are exceeded on the same day, you have to wait until the next day. Some apartments do not work on weekends, so students should arrange air tickets and itinerary reasonably according to the office hours of the apartment. After all, the apartment is not a hotel, if you arrive after office hours on the day, please contact the temporary accommodation in advance.
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I can't arrive at the apartment according to the rental start time in the contract, can I check in t
You can check in a few days later, but it is recommended to explain to the apartment in advance the reason why you cannot check in as scheduled and the expected time of check in, but the rent needs to be paid to the apartment normally according to the time stipulated in the contract
Is there an open fire for cooking in the apartment?
Hello, there are basically no open flames in American apartments for safety reasons, but they can be used for normal cooking
Do I need to clean the room by myself after check-in?
Hello, after moving in, the tenant needs to clean the room by himself
Can I change rooms after check-in?
If you have verified with the apartment that there are vacancies, you can negotiate to change the room under normal circumstances. The apartment will charge a certain fee for the room change. Whether you can change the room needs to be negotiated with the apartment at that time
What happens if I move out on my own before the tenancy ends?
You can move out before the lease expires, but you still need to pay the rent for the remaining months in the lease, or sublease the room and let others continue to pay the rent, otherwise it will be a breach of contract. Students, please pay attention: breaking the contract does not only mean the loss of the deposit, the apartment has the right to recover all your remaining rent. At the same time, it will have a serious impact on your personal credit record, and some apartments will even reflect it to the immigration bureau. Refusal to pay rent, the apartment may also resort to law.
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I have already applied for and signed the lease, but I want to go back, what should I do?
In the United States, the content of the contract and the signature are very particular. Once the lease is signed, all the content of the contract must be fulfilled. If you cannot move in, it is recommended that you sublease the room and let others continue to pay the rent, otherwise it will be a breach of the contract. Students, please pay attention: breaking the contract does not only mean the loss of the deposit, the apartment has the right to recover all your remaining rent. At the same time, it will have a serious impact on your personal credit record, and some apartments will even reflect it to the immigration bureau. Refusal to pay rent, the apartment may also resort to law.
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How do I move in and want to terminate the contract early?
If you have already moved in and want to return home early, you need to sublet the contract on your side. You can post the sublet information on the uhomes app to find the lessee. Before finding the lessee, the contract is still in your own name, and you still need to pay the rent normally. After you find the lessee and complete the subletting procedures, you will no longer have any financial responsibility for the house, and the subsequent rent will be Paid to the apartment by the lessee.
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If the lease is about to expire, what do I need to do to cancel the lease?
After the lease expires, if you don’t renew the lease and want to move out, you generally need to inform the apartment 60-90 days in advance. If you don’t notify, the apartment may automatically renew the contract. This is generally stipulated in the contract, which is interpreted by the contract and the apartment. allow.
I signed a 12-month lease contract, can I sublease it halfway?
Yes, apartments generally have a formal subletting clause. After the formal subletting process is completed, you will no longer have any financial responsibility for the house. For subletting, the apartment will charge a subletting fee (see fee details) The process of subletting an American apartment is as follows Step1: Publish the subletting on the Yixiang APP. Find the lessee Step2: Inform the uhomes consultant who you want to sublet to, and the consultant will help you with the subletting procedures. Step3: A subletting fee will be charged at the apartment. Step4: The lessee goes through the normal rental procedures. successful rent
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What should I do if I want to renew the lease after the lease term expires?
The apartment can be notified 60 days before the end of the lease period and a new contract can be signed
After the end of the lease term, what issues should be paid attention to when going through the leas
When you quit the lease, you need to basically restore the apartment to the way you checked in, that is, clean the apartment, leave no personal items or garbage, and keep all the facilities in the apartment intact. You need to fill out the Move-out checklist, and check with the apartment staff one by one whether the required cleaning is up to standard to ensure that the deposit can be fully refunded. Don't forget to leave the correct check payable and mailing address to the apartment.
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Will the apartment collect my packages before I move in?
No, the apartment requires you to check in yourself before you can collect the package
The facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?
You can send an email to the apartment, or contact the front desk of the apartment, make an appointment to leave a message, and ask the maintenance personnel to come and check
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