Question 1

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

Accepted Answer

The apartment was built in 2010, with a maximum of 15 floors and 351 units for rent.

Question 2

How is the security around the apartment?

Accepted Answer

225 Grand is located in the most prosperous area of Jersey City, with easy access to public transportation, such as local buses and PATH trains to Hoboken or NYC. There are many local shopping and dining options, as well as nearby parks and theaters. There are also grocery stores, pharmacies and schools nearby; walk 8 minutes to the Grove Street station, walk 1 minute to the Marin Boulevard light rail station, and the apartment has a 24-hour doorman to register visiting customers.

Question 3

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

All apartments are equipped with indoor washing machines and dryers.

Question 4

Does the apartment have any special features?

Accepted Answer

With indoor washing and drying and various entertainment facilities, but the price is relatively low, and the cost performance is super high.

Question 5

Is there a subway near the apartment? How long does it take to walk to the subway station?

Accepted Answer

Walk 8 minutes to Grove Street station, and walk 2 minutes to Marin Boulevard light rail station.

Question 6

Is there a parking lot around the apartment? How much is the parking fee?

Accepted Answer

The apartment has a paid parking lot, Unreserved: $250 per month, Reserved: $275 per month.

Question 7

Does the apartment have a free shuttle bus? Or near the school bus?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 8

Does the apartment have facilities such as gym and swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Maintain website, on-site property manager, 24h doorman, front desk, elevators, lounges, fitness center, pool, balconies.

Question 9

Does each room in the apartment have its own lights?

Accepted Answer

There is a ceiling light at the entrance, but there is no ceiling light in the bedroom and living room, students need to buy it by themselves

Question 10

Does the apartment have curtains? Do I need to bring it by myself?

Accepted Answer

There are curtains, you don&#x27;t need to bring your own, the curtains are already pre-installed. If you are concerned about the blackout problem, you can buy your own blackout curtains later

Question 11

Does the apartment have an elevator?

Accepted Answer

some

Question 12

Does the apartment have heating and air conditioning? Is the heating electric or plumbing?

Accepted Answer

There is air conditioning, no heating.

Question 13

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can walk 20 minutes to the newport center shopping mall, 15 minutes to the ShopRite of Metro Plaza grocery store, Bed Bath&Beyond furniture store, etc.

Question 14

Is the stove in the apartment gas or induction?

Accepted Answer

induction cooker

Question 15

Does the apartment have wooden floors or carpet?

Accepted Answer

floor

Question 16

Does the apartment have floor-to-ceiling windows?

Accepted Answer

No, it&#x27;s a normal window

Question 17

Are these apartments furnished?

Accepted Answer

Almost 99% of American social apartments are not equipped with soft furnishings. Because Americans adhere to the principle of clean move-in. clean move-out. They firmly believe that the home they live in must be arranged by themselves. The apartments are all well-decorated, and the kitchen appliances include refrigerators, ovens, stoves, etc. are all complete, and the apartments will also be equipped with walk-in closets. When you check in, you need to purchase the bed, sofa, table and chairs by yourself. 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.

Question 18

What&#x27;s in the room?

Accepted Answer

There are no soft furnishings such as beds, tables and chairs in the room, but basic appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, heating, stoves, dishwashers, and bedroom wardrobes are available.

Question 19

Is there internet in the room?

Accepted Answer

There is no preset network inside the room, and tenants need to handle it by themselves. The specific price varies according to the selected network speed. Please refer to the price of the selected network operator.

Question 20

How long is the typical lease term for an apartment? What is a sublet listing?

Accepted Answer

The houses on the market are basically long-term leases starting from 12 months. This is a hard-and-fast rule of the apartment and is generally not reconcilable. In addition, because most houses are unfurnished, they are not suitable for short-term rentals. Because of the inflexibility of the lease term, there are a lot of sublease listings on the market, commonly known as sublease. But when looking for this kind of housing, you need to pay attention to the legality of subletting. Many people act as second landlords, but they have no respect for the tenants. Benefits cannot be guaranteed. Because the apartment only recognizes the right of residence of the person on the contract. Once something goes wrong, it is possible to be evicted by the apartment or a landlord. There will also be monetary losses. Therefore, it is recommended to sign a contract directly with the apartment, which is legal and formal.

Question 21

Are the apartments pets allowed? what is the pet fee

Accepted Answer

Allowed, $250/month for dogs, $50/month for an additional dog; $150/month for cats, $25/month for an additional dog. A maximum of two pets are allowed, and the specific fee depends on the species of the pet, please consult the consultant teacher for details.

Question 22

Does the apartment have any preferential free month policy?

Accepted Answer

"Free month" refers to the preferential policies formulated by the building according to the relationship between market supply and demand, such as renting for one year, paying 12 months&#x27; rent to live for 13 months, and so on. The preferential policy of the apartment changes in real time, please consult the consultant for confirmation before booking.

Question 23

Can the lease start date be chosen arbitrarily?

Accepted Answer

The apartment will generally provide the specific rentable date range of each room. It is recommended that you choose a rentable start date within the rentable range. For specific early start or delayed start, please consult your rental consultant.

Question 24

I heard that the living room of the apartment can accommodate people? Can it be partitioned?

Accepted Answer

Many brand new apartment buildings have large interiors and living rooms in good condition. However, due to the high rent, the living room will also be rented out to a tenant to share the cost of the room. Choosing to live in the living room is a very cost-effective choice. The living room often has large floor-to-ceiling windows, good lighting, large area, and low price. uhomes also has a cooperative partition company, which can provide students with wall-mounting services in the living room if the apartment allows. Due to the safety requirements of the apartment, this kind of wall often cannot reach the top, and a space of about 30 cm needs to be left. But it can be supplemented with bookcases, curtains, closets and other decorations, and doors can also be made for easy access. The cost of the partition is generally around $1000-$1600, depending on the requirements of the wall, the price starts at about $800. However, some apartments on the market require that such partitions cannot be made. In this case, there is no need to worry. You can choose to buy wardrobes, screens, bookshelves, curtains, etc. as soft partitions. The advantage of this kind of partition is low cost, easy to remove, and it also ensures enough privacy space. It is also a good choice. You can consult the consultant teacher about the style of the partition and the real photos.

Question 25

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

Accepted Answer

Rent includes water and trash. Electricity and Internet fees need to be paid by the tenants themselves on a monthly basis, usually shared by roommates.

Question 26

How long can the partition be done? Can it be dealt with before check-in?

Accepted Answer

It usually takes about half a day to complete the wall drilling. It is necessary to make an appointment in advance for the wall drilling time, and the master will come to help you with the materials. It is not allowed to make partitions in advance, and the check-in review of the apartment is strict, and non-tenants cannot get the keys in advance to enter the room.

Question 27

Do I pay for the partition myself?

Accepted Answer

In the market, roommates generally share the wall fees equally, or a ratio can be negotiated between roommates, and everyone shares according to the ratio.

Question 28

Is the apartment rent paid monthly?

Accepted Answer

The application review policy in New Jersey is relatively loose. Generally, as long as the i20 amount provided by international students reaches the standard, they can pay the monthly rent unconditionally. For details, please consult the consultant in advance.

Question 29

If the audit is not passed, how should the rent be paid? Why do I need to buy a guarantee to book an

Accepted Answer

The apartment will have a risk assessment for the tenant review. If the amount of i20 is not enough to cover the amount required by the apartment, we are forced to find a guarantee company to guarantee for us, so that we can pass the apartment review and finally sign a satisfactory house. Generally, this situation will occur when a person wants to book a two-bedroom apartment, but the i20 amount is too low, and the building will estimate that the tenant will not be able to pay the rent on time. uhomes can provide you with a guarantee company and assist you in completing the guarantee process. However, the services of the guarantee company are not gratuitous. They usually need to charge one month&#x27;s rent equivalent as a guarantee service fee, and only need to pay once. The specific payment amount is subject to the certificate issued by the guarantee company.

Question 30

Why are the prices of New York apartments divided into pre-discount (Gross) and post-discount (Net)?

Accepted Answer

Apartments in New York/Jersey are known for their high rents, but apartments also offer discounts based on market conditions. This discount is generally a rent-free discount. For example, the rent of apartment A is $3000/month, but the apartment offers a discount of 1 month for 12 months. This means you don&#x27;t have to pay rent for one month out of 12. In this case, we call $3000 the Gross price, and the actual paid rent ($3000*11/12=$2750) after the discount is called the Net price. When listing prices, apartments often advertise discounted Net rates. If you pay the rent for one year in advance, then the rent is $3000*11 = $2750*12, and the total amount of rent paid is $33000, which remains unchanged.

Question 31

Is the price of booking with you the same as that of contacting the apartment myself? Is your price

Accepted Answer

The price of renting a house through us is the same as finding an apartment yourself, there is no difference. We will provide you with the latest listings, provide professional advice, assist you with the rental procedures, and help you communicate with the apartment about your needs. At the same time, uhomes has launched the "Best Price Guarantee" policy. If you find that the same apartment with the same room type has a lower price in the same time period on other third-party apartment booking platforms, we will compensate you for the price difference after verification. . At the same time, we have long-term cooperation with major overseas apartment groups, and we can often win "exclusive booking discounts for the whole network" for students.

Question 32

Is there a service fee/agency fee for booking in uhomes?

Accepted Answer

Renting in New York/Jersey is a very mature broker system. Most tenants do not need to pay agency fees. This part of the fee is paid by the apartment manager. Students can choose with confidence. [uhomes Platform] will recommend housing sources according to the needs of students. Before applying, we will list all the expenses for students. At the same time, there are licensed brokers who will photograph the details of the apartment for the students, confirm the information, assist the students to apply for the apartment building, apply for guarantee, and sign the contract. At the same time, we have an exclusive cashback activity, please consult the consultant teacher for specific activity details.

Question 33

The arrival date is different in the case of shared renting. How to set the starting date?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is rented out as a whole. If the roommates arrive at different times when sharing a room, it is suggested that the first arrival date shall prevail.

Question 34

Are the prices shown above for the entire apartment? Is it a real-time price? Can I book one of thes

Accepted Answer

The price displayed above is the whole set price, affected by the market supply and demand relationship and check-in time, the real-time price needs to be checked by the consultant teacher, and the App display is only for apartment type and price reference. New York apartment types are divided into studio, 1B, 2B, and even 3B apartment types. The studio is a large studio, and there is no partition between the bedroom and the kitchen. There will also be people who will share the rent. Therefore, a one-bedroom apartment can accommodate two people, and a two-bedroom apartment can accommodate three people, and so on. In a New York apartment, the entire apartment must be booked, and there is no such thing as renting a single bedroom.

Question 35

When renting together, what rules are used to divide the price of each room?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is rented as a whole, and only the price of the whole room is provided. In order to make roommates easier, the consultant will give a suggested price for a single room. Generally, it is divided according to the difference of about 200 knives per room, and then adjusted up and down based on comprehensive orientation and area. If you have questions about room pricing, you can talk to your roommate or advisor.

Question 36

How big is the room? Can I choose the orientation?

Accepted Answer

For the actual floor plan of the reserved apartment, you can contact the rental consultant for consultation. The unit marked on the floor plan is feet, and students can convert it for reference. The Manhattan area as a whole is not exactly south or north. Renting in the United States is not particularly particular about the orientation. Generally, high-rise apartment types will have better lighting. If you have special requirements for orientation, please contact the rental consultant.

Question 37

What materials are needed to book this apartment?

Accepted Answer

Passport, offer, i20, visa and other materials are required. If the materials are not complete, please contact the consultant teacher to ask whether you can apply in advance, and then fill in the materials.

Question 38

How much does it cost to book this apartment?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the Intent app for a list of apartment fees.

Question 39

What is the procedure for booking an apartment?

Accepted Answer

(1) Submit the online application for the apartment and pay the application fee of $75/set. After the apartment receives the application from the tenant, the house will be taken off the shelves. (2) Submit passport, i20, offer, visa and other materials to the apartment for background investigation (3) Submit the contract after the materials are approved (4) Check whether the contract rent, lease term and free month information are correct, and complete the signature. (5) After the deposit + first month&#x27;s rent + facility fee are paid within 3 working days after signing, the application is completed. If the payment is overdue, the building may put the applied house back on the market.

Question 40

After submitting the application, how long will it take to complete all the procedures?

Accepted Answer

Generally, the entire booking process can be completed within a week or so after submitting the application.

Question 41

After submitting the application, does the apartment have to be mine?

Accepted Answer

The platform will assist students to apply when the room is confirmed. The order in which the building has received the online application shall prevail, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Question 42

Is the contract for the apartment on paper? How to sign the contract?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is an electronic contract, and the building will send the contract to the tenant&#x27;s mailbox for electronic signing.

Question 43

I am not in the United States, what if I see the real condition of the house?

Accepted Answer

uhomes has a branch office in New York, and a licensed broker will help students take real photos of their apartments. If you have relatives and friends in the local area, you can make an appointment to help show the house on the spot.

Question 44

I am in the United States, can I see the house on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a branch in New York, and our branch colleagues can help you make an appointment and show you the property on the spot.

Question 45

Do I need a deposit for the apartment? How much is the deposit usually?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the deposit for international students is generally one month&#x27;s rent, up to 1.5 times the monthly rent. If the worker has a higher annual salary or a better credit record, the minimum deposit can be paid only $1000-$1500, and you can consult a consultant for details. If you rent together, the deposit is generally shared among roommates.

Question 46

When will the deposit be returned to me?

Accepted Answer

The deposit will be refunded when the house expires and there is no damage. If there is damage, there will be a certain degree of deduction. Before checking out, you can ask the housekeeper to clean the house. The deposit is generally refunded in the form of a check about two months after check-out, depending on the efficiency of the apartment.

Question 47

Are there any things that need to be prepared in advance before moving in?

Accepted Answer

Before check-in, tenants need to confirm with the building the time of check-in and key collection, and whether only lease holders can check-in. If there is a late flight, it is recommended to book a hotel for the first night. If you need to move furniture, please contact the building in advance to reserve an elevator. At the same time, please read carefully the precautions before moving in the apartment&#x27;s welcome letter, open an electricity account, and purchase tenant insurance.

Question 48

When is the apartment available for check-in?

Accepted Answer

The check-in time of the apartment is generally from 10:00 am to 17:00 pm on weekdays. For the specific check-in time, please refer to the time stated in the welcome letter of the apartment. If you arrive on a non-working day or a late flight, please contact the building in advance to confirm whether you can check in.

Question 49

Can I accept packages in advance before check-in? Can I entrust a friend to put the furniture in in

Accepted Answer

Under normal circumstances, it is allowed, but it is best not to advance too far in advance. During the school season, the apartment receives a lot of packages, and it is easy to lose packages. However, apartment policies will change in different periods. For details, please consult the rental consultant.

Question 50

Can the Internet be checked in advance before check-in?

Accepted Answer

No, the check-in review of the apartment is strict, and you need to check in with your ID. The network installation master cannot install it in advance before check-in.

Question 51

What materials do I need to bring when I check in?

Accepted Answer

Check in at the front desk with your own passport ID

Question 52

After checking in, I found that the facilities in the room were broken. Who can I ask for repairs?

Accepted Answer

The apartment will do a room inspection and sanitation in advance before check-in. If any items are found to be damaged or the sanitary condition does not meet the check-in standard after check-in, it is recommended to take photos and keep them and contact the apartment management staff to repair them as soon as possible.

Question 53

Can the apartment be rented out early? /Can you break lease?

Accepted Answer

Generally, it is not allowed. American contracts need to strictly implement the lease term of the contract. If you need it, it is recommended that you find a lessee~ For details, please refer to the terms of the contract on cancellation of lease.

Question 54

When should I pay rent?

Accepted Answer

The apartment pays the rent on the 1st of every month, and the building will send the rent bill to the tenant&#x27;s mailbox.

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What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

How is the security around the apartment?

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there?

How is the security around the apartment?

Is there a washer dryer in the apartment?

Does the apartment have any special features?

Is there a subway near the apartment? How long does it take to walk to the subway station?

Is there a parking lot around the apartment? How much is the parking fee?

Does the apartment have a free shuttle bus? Or near the school bus?

Does the apartment have facilities such as gym and swimming pool?

Does each room in the apartment have its own lights?

Does the apartment have curtains? Do I need to bring it by myself?

Does the apartment have an elevator?

Does the apartment have heating and air conditioning? Is the heating electric or plumbing?

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Is the stove in the apartment gas or induction?

Does the apartment have wooden floors or carpet?

Does the apartment have floor-to-ceiling windows?

Are these apartments furnished?

What's in the room?

Is there internet in the room?

How long is the typical lease term for an apartment? What is a sublet listing?

Are the apartments pets allowed? what is the pet fee

Does the apartment have any preferential free month policy?

Can the lease start date be chosen arbitrarily?

I heard that the living room of the apartment can accommodate people? Can it be partitioned?

Does the apartment rent include utilities?

How long can the partition be done? Can it be dealt with before check-in?

Do I pay for the partition myself?

Is the apartment rent paid monthly?

If the audit is not passed, how should the rent be paid? Why do I need to buy a guarantee to book an

Why are the prices of New York apartments divided into pre-discount (Gross) and post-discount (Net)?

Is the price of booking with you the same as that of contacting the apartment myself? Is your price

Is there a service fee/agency fee for booking in uhomes?

The arrival date is different in the case of shared renting. How to set the starting date?

Are the prices shown above for the entire apartment? Is it a real-time price? Can I book one of thes

When renting together, what rules are used to divide the price of each room?

How big is the room? Can I choose the orientation?

What materials are needed to book this apartment?

How much does it cost to book this apartment?

What is the procedure for booking an apartment?

After submitting the application, how long will it take to complete all the procedures?

After submitting the application, does the apartment have to be mine?

Is the contract for the apartment on paper? How to sign the contract?

I am not in the United States, what if I see the real condition of the house?

I am in the United States, can I see the house on site?

Do I need a deposit for the apartment? How much is the deposit usually?

When will the deposit be returned to me?

Are there any things that need to be prepared in advance before moving in?

When is the apartment available for check-in?

Can I accept packages in advance before check-in? Can I entrust a friend to put the furniture in in

Can the Internet be checked in advance before check-in?

What materials do I need to bring when I check in?

After checking in, I found that the facilities in the room were broken. Who can I ask for repairs?

Can the apartment be rented out early? /Can you break lease?

When should I pay rent?

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