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McCarren 141, New York

Name: McCarren 141, New York
Address: 141, Engert Avenue, Kings County, New York, 11222, US
Telephone: +918035735724
Price range: $2248/week - $3371/week

141, Engert Ave, Kings County, 11222, United States

From

$2248

per month

4.0 mi from City Center

( 17m. 37m. 1h 37m)

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CUNY Hunter College | 2.0 mi

School of Visual Arts | 2.28 mi

Pratt Institute | 2.31 mi

Baruch College | 2.38 mi

Hult International Business Sch... | 2.42 mi

Pay In Instalment

gym

laundry facility

bills included

Cinema Room

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About the Property

McCarren 141 is located at 141 Engert Ave, Kings County, 11222, United States. This New York City student housing provides modern 7B and >8B shared apartments near CUNY Hunter College. This college and the School of Visual Arts are both a 15-minute drive away from McCarren 141 New York City student apartments. New York City has over 1 million students, including undergraduates, graduates, and vocational learners. It hosts the largest number of international students in the US. Students are attracted to the academic life, jobs, and networking opportunities in NYC.

The unemployment rate is as low as 4.6% with a growing job market. NYC added 143,900 more private sector jobs than pre-pandemic. Some of the top sectors to build your career are education, healthcare, IT, and hospitality. The cost of living in NYC is expensive. A student can expect to keep a budget of around $1,800 to $3,000. This depends on your housing, lifestyle choices, and the borough you live in. Choosing shared apartments on McCarren 141 can help you with your budget. The healthcare index score of 62.79 ensures that modern equipment and trained professionals offer the best medical service possible. With an NYC student housing guide, you can learn more about the city.

Pet policy

Even though they love animals, pets are not allowed due to hygienic reasons and for their members who may be allergic.

Features

McCarren 141 NYC has many room types, such as an Essential Room in a 7 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 1) (74 - 160 sq ft), an Affinity Room in a 7 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 1) (200 sq ft), an Essential Room in a 9 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 3) (74 - 160 sq ft), and an Essential Room in a 9 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 2) (74 - 160 sq ft). Each comes with its own set of amenities, such as a full-sized bed, a closet, a desk, and a chair. The rent is all-inclusive of electricity, wifi, gas, water, monthly breakfast, air conditioning, weekly cleaning, basic supplies, household supplies, maintenance service, ongoing support, and a house ambassador.

There are many common amenities available at McCarren 141 New York City student apartments. Besides fully furnished rooms, there is a private bar, an outdoor space, a cinema room, and a community lounge. For your practical needs, bike storage and laundry facilities are available. Within the coworking space with double-glazed windows, you can study with focus or complete your homework. For health nuts, there is an on-site gym as well. Pets are not allowed.

Location and What's Hot?

McCarren 141 NYC student housing is located in a prime location, giving easy access to the surrounding college communities, convenience stores, and cultural hotspots to enjoy your social life. The Pratt Institute is an 11-minute drive away. Moreover, Baruch College is a 14-minute drive away. For your pantry shopping, Met Foodmarkets of Greenpoint and Rachel's Garden are nearby. Sai Apteka Pharmacy and Murawski Pharmacy offer basic medical facilities.

Dar525 offers a quick and affordable solution to your hunger. Kirbee's serves the best barbecue cuisine in the locality. Sweet tooths can find their way to the Screen Door for flavored ice cream. Crema BK and Uro Cafe will energize you with a strong brew. Nightshade and A Bar Brooklyn are trendy cafes offering strong drinks and a relaxing space to enjoy them. Good Room is one of the top clubs in NYC. These are some quick go-to places to eat or have fun near McCarren 141.

With a guided tour, you can learn about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can relax in the rooftop garden with seasonal installations. The Empire State Building has seasonal events and themed exhibits. You can catch up on a Broadway show at Times Square. While staying at the McCarren 141, visiting the Statue of Liberty is a must for everyone. Take a bike or a carriage through Central Park and enjoy friendly attractions like the Central Park Zoo and the Alice in Wonderland statue.

Commute

Buses and subways are the most used by students to commute to their campus and desired destination. The ferries quickly connect Manhattan to Brooklyn and other areas. Greenpoint is the closest ferry terminal at a 10-minute driving distance. The buses cover the majority of the city. You can take a bus from Graham Ave/Engert Ave or Graham Av/Bayard St, both within a 4-minute walk. The subways are faster and more efficient; you can take one from Nassau Ave., which is a 10-minute walk from here. These are some of the convenient modes of transportation close to McCarren 141.

Room Types (4)

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All (4)

7B (2)

>8B (2)

7B

An apartment with seven bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom

Essential Room in 7 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 1)

Starting From:$2,248/month

Private Room

Shared Bathroom

Shared Kitchen

Affinity Room in 7 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 1)

Starting From:$3,371/month

Private Room

Shared Bathroom

Shared Kitchen

>8B

An apartment with more than eight bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom

Essential Room in 9 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 3)

Starting From:$2,248/month

>8B

Private Room

Shared Bathroom

Shared Kitchen

Essential Room in 9 Bed 3 Bath (Unit 2)

Starting From:$2,248/month

>8B

Private Room

Shared Bathroom

Shared Kitchen

Amenities

Shared Community And Utilities

Cinema Room

Coworking Space

Bike Storage

Double-Glazed Windows

Community Lounge

Fitness And Recreation

Gym

Security

Pets Not Allowed

Property Services

Fully Furnished

Laundry

Outdoor Features

Outdoor Space

Bills Included

Air Conditioning

Wifi

Monthly Breakfast

Basic Supplies

Household Supplies

Gas

Others

Private bar

House Rules

Cancellation Policies

Cooling Off Period

1. You can cancel your booking upto 15 days after you sign your lease without any liability. 2. Beyond this deadline, the property will be obliged to charge you a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 month's rent. Please note: 1. It is not possible to cancel after entering the house even if it is before the 15 days notice. 2. The application fee is non-refundable.

Early termination by students

If you want to terminate your contract before the due date, you will have to give the property a 2 month notice.

Room allocation

Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the Amber team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.

Check in guide

Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the Amber team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Renewal policy

Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the Amber team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.

Early check in policy

Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the Amber team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.

Payment and Fees

Mode Of Payment

Credit card and bank transfer.

Booking Deposit

You need to pay the first month's rent in advance to secure your room with the property.

Guarantor Requirement

1. You need to provide a guarantor to book a room with the property. 2. The guarantor can be both international or US based.

Security Deposit

1. You need to pay a security deposit of 1-2 months of rent to secure your room with the property. 2. This is refundable at the end of the tenancy less any deductions and pending charges.

Pay In Instalment

You need to pay the rent monthly, in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a laundry room?

Yes, every house has a laundry room with washing machines and dryers. The number of laundry appliances depends on the number of housemates. And yes, the use of the laundry room is included in your lease, no extra cost.

How many people are living in each house?

Depending on the size of each property house, they have anywhere from 3 to 24 rooms. You can find more information on their houses page.

Is there a private toilet in my room?

The property houses have a range of different room setups depending on the room you are interested in. For more information, take a look at their virtual tour or check with their Community Manager during your call.

What are the services that are included in my monthly rent?

At Property, they’re all about their community. That’s why they believe it’s so important to offer a bunch of complimentary services! To name a few:

· A monthly breakfast delivered to your door to enjoy with your housemates

· Common supplies delivered each month such as toilet paper, garbage bags, paper towels, coffee, salt and pepper, hand soap, dishwasher tablets… the list goes on

· Monthly community events organized by their team for their members

· Once a week, their team cleans all the common areas of your house.

· On-call house maintenance as they care about you and about their houses. If you have an incident or something isn’t working well, just report it via the Property mobile app. Their team will fix it asap!

· Fully-furnished home with basic WiFi and Netflix, and all utilities (water, gas, electricity, …).

· Everything at your fingertips, via their property mobile app, you’ll be able to open your door, create an event, report an incident, chat with the other property members, and much more!

A Welcome pack: As a new member of the property family, you deserve a little welcome gift! You will find it in your bedroom on your move-in day. All details are on the pricing page.

Why are there no locks on the individual bedrooms in the NY homes?

It is a measure imposed by the New York Housing Department policy that prevents residential properties, like property, from installing bedroom door locks for fire safety purposes.
However, as explained in their golden rules, they provide safe and secure common spaces through trust and mutual respect of their community. These elements are key and part of their community's success.

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What is included in my bedroom?

Their rooms are fully furnished, equipped, and have almost everything you need. They say almost because the only things they don't provide are a blanket, sheets, and a pillow, so don't forget to bring yours. Unless you're moving to Paris where the blanket is provided for you. Prefer to travel light? You will have the option to subscribe to their Bedding Pack before moving in via the property app; they'll take care of these for you.

How do I deal with any issues during my stay?

Every member gets access to their dedicated property app. Within the application, you will be able to report an incident or add a wish for your house.

Can I terminate my lease before the end date?

You can request to terminate your lease via the property app and send them an email. This is completely subject to their lease terms, but they try to be as flexible as possible.

What are the sizes of the rooms?

The size of the room depends on the room type. Their private rooms are about 14 m²/ 150 sq. The other rooms vary from about 7 m²/80 sq for the smallest and about 30 m²/325 sq for the largest. You can see the exact size of the private rooms in the virtual tour after applying online.

May I register my Student accommodations address as my legal residency?

Yes, they encourage members to officially establish themselves at the beginning of their stay. You will find more information about this in the property app.

Can I receive mail at the property house?

Yes, of course. You just have to send your mail to your property address. You can also write your name on the board near the front door.

Can I make changes to my bedroom?

You can do pretty much what you want in your room as long as you do not damage the walls, floors, or other surfaces and return your bedroom to the state in which you found it.

Can I cancel my contract prior to the move-in?

You have the possibility to cancel your stay 15 days after the signature of your lease. It is not possible to cancel after entering the house even if it is before the 15 days notice. Beyond this deadline, they will be obliged to charge you a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 months’ rent.

With how many people will I share my bathroom?

If you opt for a room with no private bathroom, you will share it with two other members maximum and have your own storage space for your hygiene products. The bathroom will be cleaned by their cleaning team every week.

Is it possible to move from one house to another?

Yes, as long as there is a free room. In addition, you have priority over people not yet in the property network. You can apply for a new room directly through the property app.

How sustainable is coliving?

As the world moves towards a carbon-neutral future, sustainability is the core of what they do. Among other things, a large majority of their houses have solar panels, sustainable appliances, and a rainwater harvesting system. Most of their furniture is bought on the second-hand market, giving them a second life. They have a strong focus on energy cost reduction, thanks to dedicated tools in every home.

Can I smoke in a property house?

No, their houses are smoke-free.

Can couples stay at property?

Depending on the house and room type, two people can stay in one room at property. However, there is a limited amount of options for couples.

Are pets allowed?

Even though they love animals, pets are not allowed due to hygienic reasons and for their members who may be allergic.

What is coliving? Who is it for?

Coliving is a form of housing where residents share a living space as well as a set of interests, values, and intentions. Coliving is sustainable and promotes openness and collaboration, social networking, and the sharing economy.
Located in cities across the world, property offers a range of beautiful places that feel just like home. Their houses are composed of private bedrooms and fully furnished shared common spaces. Anyone can apply!

Is there parking?

Their houses almost always have ample storage space for bicycles. As they promote alternative mobility, they rarely have parking for cars but there are many public or private parking garages near their houses.

What are the different bedroom types?

Their standard bedrooms have a queen-sized bed (140x200), a desk with chair, a bedside table with lamp, a custom-built closet, and private storage. They have a diverse range of bedroom types including:

· Essential (Shared bathroom)

· Essential+ (Private sink & shared bathroom)

· Classic (Private bathroom including sink + shower)

· Classic+ (Private bathroom including sink, shower, and toilet)

· Affinity (Couple + Private bathroom including sink, shower, and toilet)

· Affinity+ (Couple + extra bed + Private bathroom including sink, shower, and toilet)

· Solidarity (Reduced rent price)

Why are there no addresses on the website?

For the security of their members and neighbors, they prefer not to reveal the exact address of their houses. However, you can check the approximate location on the house page. Don’t worry, they will send you the address when you receive the link to your virtual tour.

What kind of security does property have?

Most of the property houses in Belgium are equipped with Salto Smart-lock security systems. On top of that, they also use a Ring security system to keep the main entrance safe. You will have the ability to unlock/lock your room via the property app. For privacy reasons, they do not access or transfer data, unless you give them your explicit permission (for example, if they ever have to track suspicious activity around the house).

What is the property app?

The property app is designed to accompany you throughout your stay, and make things as flexible and simple as possible. From day one, the app will help transition into community life and allow you to access all the necessary services and information during your stay. You can use it to plan your move-in and move-out, check your rent balance, RSVP to property events, access smart home technology, submit and track maintenance requests, and access important house information. The app is downloadable from the Apple App Store and the Android Play Store.

What is included in the rent?

Beyond living and connecting with an open-minded community, your rent includes: Basic supplies, monthly breakfast, a fully-furnished bedroom with a private or shared bathroom, spacious and well-decorated common areas, a tech-friendly environment (access to their mobile application, WiFi, Netflix, etc.), all utility costs (electricity, water, heating, insurance, etc.), weekly cleaning of the shared spaces, monthly events, and best of all, new friends!

What common areas are included in the houses?

Every house has its own designed shared spaces. You’ll always find a fully-equipped kitchen, a living room, and a laundry room. Most of their houses also have a garden or terrace, a gym, a cinema room and, with a bit of luck, sometimes a poker room or sauna!

Is there a curfew?

They don’t impose any strict curfew on their homes, but they count on their members to respect the tenants and neighbors. They have a quiet hours policy starting at 10 pm during the week and 10:30 pm on weekend nights.

How do I know that a room is available for my stay?

Their availability depends on their occupancy rate, but also on the type of room you are looking for, the neighborhood, and other preferences. They have many houses under renovation, so they have a large number of rooms that are opening very soon. After your call with one of their Community Managers, they will send you their availability based on the type of room you're looking for. If you want to secure your room, don’t dawdle! It's "first come, first serve" at property.

Do you provide extra services?

In addition to the accommodation provided, every member has access to a monthly subscription that handles extra benefits like a bedding pack. These services are not included in the monthly rent. You can subscribe to extra services by purchasing packs in the property app. After that, they will take care of everything.

Can children stay at property?

No, they unfortunately do not admit children in their homes.

Can I invite a friend to stay with me?

Yes, for a period of about 7 days per month and as long as your housemates agree with it. Use your discretion - they like to be flexible, but guests cannot pose a disturbance to your other housemates. If they are cool with it, they are. Once in a house, the Ambassador will be your reference person.

What kind of events are organized at property?

Every month, a great variety of events are organized for or by members - yoga classes, the property Retreat, workshops, after-work drinks, or simply a pleasant dinner. Every month, they deliver breakfast to every home to make sure their members can spend some time together.

Who makes up the property community?

Their members are usually between 21 and 35 years old and come from all around the world, from the Northern lights of Finland to the sunny beaches of Australia. They are curious and open-minded, looking for opportunities to connect and learn new things. Most of them are already professionally active and have extremely diverse career backgrounds (health, consulting, finance, digital …) or are actively pursuing higher education and internships. Their community values are: be open, keep learning, think green, stay foolish, lend a hand, and be respectful. You can discover more on their Community page.

What's a property Ambassador?

A property Ambassador is a peer-elected member who wants to be more involved in the community and is in charge of welcoming new housemates and giving their team feedback about their experience! Each house has at least one ambassador and they are all part of an amazing community. They participate in ambassador events and have first access to certain events and a first look at upcoming projects + initiatives.

Why do I need to have a call before booking my room?

The community aspect is a huge part of the property experience, and they prioritize how each and every member will fit into the house they join. With this in mind, the call helps them ensure they find you the best house for your preferences and personality, and that your time at property will be the best possible.

What type of documents are requested?

During the application process, they will ask you to upload the required documents to conduct the background check. These may include but are not limited to: government ID, bank statements, employment/student status, tax returns, personal guarantors, etc. After the reception of these documents, they will review them and respond within 24 hours. Once approved, you will receive an agreement to sign electronically (super easy), and an online invoice to pay upfront. After signing and payments, you will officially be a property member!

What is the Lobby and how do I use it?

The Lobby is your personal space to complete your booking and become a property member. You can use it to book a call with a Community member, upload documents, browse room proposals, sign a digital lease, and update your user profile.

What are the payment methods?

You can either make a wire transfer or use direct debit payment options.

If I apply on the website do I have to pay immediately?

No. After you submit an application and your preferences, you’ll gain access to the lobby where you can chat with their Community team, check room proposals, and complete your booking.

How to be sure my room is booked? At what moment is my room reserved?

Your room is not booked until you have gone through all the steps in the Lobby, signed a digital lease with property, and submitted your deposit.

How much does a room cost?

Their coliving spaces are all-inclusive, meaning that the price you see is the price you pay. The pricing per room depends on the city you want to live in and your personal preferences.

How much is the deposit?

On top of the monthly rent, they ask for a 1 or 2-month deposit which they return to you once you move out.

How do I upload documents?

In the Lobby, you can upload the necessary documents to save time and secure your room faster. This step is mandatory for signing your lease.

How long does the application process take?

The application process is easy. You just have to complete the application form and book your call with their community manager. It takes a little more than 3 minutes. It is possible that you will have to wait a few days before having your call. Then you will have the background check and virtual tour, but all that happens on your end. You can complete it while chilling comfortably on your couch, at your own pace.

How long do I have to reserve a bedroom from the proposals sent to me?

They do their best to send you houses that are the best fit for your personality and preferences. However, these options maybe also be sent to another member so act fast.

How do I access the Lobby?

Once you have filled out and submitted an application, you will receive a link via email to access your personal Lobby.

Can I visit the house before signing a lease?

If it's a prebooking, they can invite you for a tour before you sign your lease. Otherwise, you cannot visit before joining the house, but thanks to their virtual tours you will be able to discover all the common spaces of the house. they have a virtual house tour with pictures and a video tour. The video will give you a very good overview of all the rooms in the house. And if you have specific questions, their Community Manager will be happy to answer them for you.