My first order of business when I moved to New York was to find accommodation. I needed to find a place to rent as soon as possible. My first choice was to get an apartment. Unfortunately, I quickly found out that the only area I could afford was an hour's subway ride from downtown. I then decided to look for a studio in a neighborhood closer to work. I spoke with a number of landlords, but wasn't able to find anything. Then, I decided to go to a real estate agent for help. The agent was very helpful, but the fee was a full month's rent! I agreed and the agent showed me a few places. The first was in the basement and had very bad lighting. The next place was a furnished studio that was very cluttered. The last place was on a quiet block with parking in the back. I signed the lease immediately.
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