I called it.

2121 Belmont, the ginormous condo project, is now officially apartments. I called that one back in July. It's great for you because about 100 new apartments just entered the market.  It's bad for me for the same reason.  I wonder what they'll want for a 1-bd 1-ba unit that up until a week ago was selling for over $400 per square foot?

I think the wave has crested

Renters, your long dark tunnel has a light.
This studio has been on the market for 8 days now and I still haven't rented it. 6 months ago, I would have basically had a bidding war. I don't know if it's the fact that I can't make videos, or if craigslist is starting to lose its popularity, or if those cork floors that I secretly hate are actually secretly hated by everyone else too.
Or maybe, as I predicted whenever I started this blog, the market is starting to turn around and now it's your time to shine. Maybe people from Lansing, Michigan and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania have stopped renting studios based on youtube videos. I don't know.
But seriously people, I need to make a car payment so please rent this place from me. It's a Nissan Versa, and and there's no way it gets 36mpg. Don't believe the commercials.

Weathering Heights #6

Available 2/1/08:
This is a large 790 sq ft 2-bedroom apartment located on the first floor. The living room and dining room face north to the courtyard, and the bedrooms face south. It has a very big eat-in kitchen with plenty of room for a dining room table. The two bedrooms are about average size for the period, but include deep closets with sliding doors. The living room is bigger than most, and the outlets and cable jack are actually in a place that make sense. I don't post videos of apartments until they're completely turned over (this one will be no later than the afternoon of 1/31), but here's one that looks pretty much exactly the same:

Weathering Heights is a quiet 16-unit complex with on-site management. There's a laundry room and plenty of off-street parking. Located at 2820 SE Gladstone, it's right on the #10 Tri-Met bus line and five blocks from the #9. I actually kind of like the location because the Pub At The End Of The Universe is right across the street (but stay away from there if you have a problem with Reedies), and I've always wanted to check out the Ship Ahoy Tavern because it looks all divey from out front. Plus, the name "Ship Ahoy" automatically means that I love it because I'm an aging hipster. People in my demographic fall for that crap every time.
Weathering Heights was built in 1972, and named by someone that obviously failed ENG 314. Emily Bronte is rolling over in her grave.
$40 application fee
$725/mo on a 6-month lease includes water, sewer, garbage
$200-$725 deposit (100% refundable)
$100 cat fee
$100 move-in cleaning fee
First month rent is pro-rated
There is no "last month rent" charge

I'm currently managing this building (big interim style), so call me if you're interested at 503.231.9169 or email me at ppmlynn at comcast dot net.

2 apartments available at Curry Court

I have two apartments available at the Curry Court Apartments located at 11 SW Curry.
Apartment #1 is available immediately for $685/mo on a 6-month lease. It's a 400 sq ft studio located on the main floor. As with all the studios at this property, it is an eco-friendly remodel with recycled oak floors, no-VOC designer paint, high-efficiency brushed steel appliances, and much more. Here's a video of the apartment:

It's ridiculously clean, and looks more like a brand new condo instead of an apartment.

#5 is also coming up in about a week or so. It's the exact same floor plan as #1, except it has bamboo floors, is on the top floor, and rents for $695/mo.

Curry Court is located at 11 SW Curry just below OHSU. We're on several bus lines, and you can walk to various shops. We're near NCNM and PSU, too. There's on-site laundry and a great bike room. We also have off-street parking.

$40 application fee
$100 cat fee
$200-$695 deposit depending on credit and rental history
$100 move in fee
Both are six-month leases.
Give me a call if you'd like to check them out at 503-231-9169.

Queen Marie Apartments #101

I'll have #101 at the Queen ready by about January 8th. The rent is $780. I don't have a video for that one yet but it looks a little like this one:

It's on the ground floor and faces west and south. Hardwoods, tile, all the good stuff. I'll advertise it on craigslist next week if no one rents it sooner.
503.231.9169

Nice Apartment, Horrible Name

I'm not sure that a name like Agressive Property Management conjures up an image of what I'd like my landlord to be. But hey, this apartment looks pretty sweet. But seriously? $2 per square foot? Has it come to that? Here's something for half the price that looks almost as nice.

Creston Villa Apartments #18

UPDATE: This apartment has been rented.
Available immediately:
This is a large (662 sq ft) one-bedroom apartment located at 3624 SE 40th between SE Powell and SE Francis. It has a huge eat-in kitchen, a good sized living room and bedroom, and a small walk-in closet. The two large windows face south so it gets a fair amount of light. There is a very large and private covered porch. Here's a short video of the apartment:

Creston Villa has on-site coin-op laundry with brand new machines, off-street parking, and on-site management. We're on bus lines #9 and #75, and literally right across the street from the new Safeway. The nearest Stumptown Coffee is 6 blocks away. The nearest brewery is 11 blocks away. Downtown is about 7 minutes by car and 19 minutes by bicycle.

$615/mo on a six to twelve month lease includes water, sewer, and garbage. The building recently had brand new double-paned high-efficiency vinyl windows installed so electricity isn't that bad. My last bill was $35, and that was for chilly November.
$200-$600 deposit depending on credit and rental history
$40 application fee
$100 move-in fee
Cats are allowed with a $100 fee.
Well-behaved dogs under 30 lbs are allowed for a $200 fee.
Please call 503.231.9169 to schedule an appointment to view this place in person.