I’ve spent the last month trawling craigslist for a 2 bedroom apartment in Capitol Hill. Yes, my escape from the Apartment From Hell is nigh! While I haven’t found a replacement yet, I’ve learned a lot about what the various lingo on apartment ads really mean:
- “Cozy” = Tiny
- “Old world charm” = Ancient and falling apart
- “Homey” = Ugly, probably wood paneling
- “Basement” = I hope you’re under 6 foot tall and don’t have seasonal depression
- “Near the bustling…” = Noisy
- “Parking available on street” = Parking never available
- “Unbeatable prices” = First floor apartment that will get broken into / Next to a fire station / Someone was murdered here
- “Great location” = If you don’t leave the two block radius around your place
- “Near Capitol Hill” = A 20 minute bus ride from Capitol Hill
- “Beautiful” = Not in your price range
And if it seems perfect in every way…the landlord is probably crazy.
This is post 16 of 49 of Blogathon. Pledge a donation to the Secular Student Alliance here.