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InvictusJoker t1_j5k7xxr wrote

Reply to Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Monday January 23 by AutoModerator

I'm looking to move up to Boston June 15th, and I'm curious about what's a good time to start looking for apartments? I'm aware that the apartment market completely renews in September, but I'd ideally prefer to not sublet for 1-2 months and have to move again.

I've already started looking, but it seems like it's way too early and most places that are available want to rent immediately. Would the best time to start looking for nice apartments for a June 15th move in be in April/May?

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xxgunther420 t1_j5k7rll wrote

Reply to comment by hhh347 in Living in hell with Alpha Management, please help by hhh347

There are a number of renter protection laws, make sure you do a quick dive to find some that are more relevant to you. I filed complaints with the city Cambridge for my last landlord and it helps to have emails and stuff to go back to, try to get everything from them in writing or follow up a call with an email that says “we just talked and covered A B and C, is that correct?” To cover yourself

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man2010 t1_j5k63d1 wrote

Reply to comment by GordonMaple in West Roxbury by Johnsonjefferson

This gets said about every neighborhood. In another response someone claimed Coolidge Corner is getting taken over by banks, it's constantly said about Harvard Square, and last time I made this same comment someone insisted the same about Central Square. I get that bank branches aren't desirable compared to other neighborhood businesses, but I don't think they're the plague that they get made out to be, nor do I think Centre St., Coolidge Corner, Central Sq., Harvard Sq., etc. are exceptions.

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Wilforks t1_j5k5pue wrote

Reply to Apartment has no utilities included…and it’s oil heat by higherhopez

Oil isn’t so much more expensive, it’s just a big hit every time they come fill the tank. Instead of having a steady monthly bill, you get basically no cost all summer and fall, then a few 600 dollar bills in the winters, then nothing again. If you have some flex in your income it doesn’t matter, you end up spending the same amount of money on heat. For some folks it’s a little easier to have monthly payments that never go above a couple hundred bucks even if annually it’s the same amount paid.

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GordonMaple t1_j5k57bs wrote

Reply to comment by man2010 in West Roxbury by Johnsonjefferson

I think context matters here. Centre St. has been plagued by banks for decades. If a new business is opening on Centre St., odds have always been high that it's another god damn bank. It's pretty disappointing for the residents and imo a waste of space in the town's main thoroughfare.

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9Z7EErh9Et0y0Yjt98A4 t1_j5k34ou wrote

Reply to Bringing my mom to Boston for the first time late March; she just turned 65 and it’s her dream to see a hockey game! I’ve never been to Boston in winter; any suggestions for what we can do to show her the best time? Interests in comments by no_tori_ous

If you're trying to save some cash you can always take the train to Providence and catch the minor league bruins game there. Tickets will be significantly cheaper.

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UltravioletClearance t1_j5k13tb wrote

Reply to Apartment has no utilities included…and it’s oil heat by higherhopez

100% depends on the insulation of the apartment. I live in a very well insulated first floor apartment and keep the thermostat at 65. I fill the oil tank once a year.

Is the hot water on gas? It definitely helps if heat is the only thing running on oil. Then you only have to worry about it in winter.

I wouldn't trust the number you were given. There's too many variables at play.

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and_dont_blink t1_j5k0bc3 wrote

Reply to Apartment has no utilities included…and it’s oil heat by higherhopez

You don't give any indication as to size, but id it's on separate heat it's likely at least 2br. It won't be $600 every month, but when it's very cold if you like a warmer temp it'll be very, very expensive. A lot of the oil heat apartments are older without great windows and other things. We've had a really mild winter, but yes budget as if it could be even higher than $600/month for a few of them.

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