I mentioned in a previous blog entry that I’m probably not going to be renewing my lease. When I get my raise, bonus, or tax refund, whichever comes first, I’m going to seriously start looking for a new apartment. Right now, I’m just casually looking for a new place.
This one had me drooling.
I guess I need to figure out what I’m looking for before I start to seriously look for a place.
It absolutely must be Reggie friendly. That means that not only must the property allow small dogs, but the kitchen and bathroom floors should be solid wood, tile, or vinyl. Laminate wood floors don’t typically handle pet accidents. As good as Reggie is, he occasionally has accidents. I don’t mind gating him in the kitchen during the day. That’s where he sleeps now, anyway.
It absolutely must be vermin free. I’ve killed too many mice in this apartment.
Laundry must be readily available. In-unit hookups would be preferable, but in-building is a must. At the same time, in-building must mean that it’s easily accessible. Right now, my apartment has what Josh would call danger stairs, and I’m not going to do that again.
Parking must be readily available. Off-street would be best, but ample on-street would be okay, provided that there are solutions for winters.
I want to be out of the city of Boston.
This is big for me, I’d like to be near the water. I like walking on the beach, and I want to be able to walk Reggie on the beach in the fall. My parents will visit more if I have something close to the beach. Oh, wait…
This is crucial, it has to have a decent kitchen. I can’t handle an electric stove, but an electric oven is okay. The kitchen absolutely must have electrical outlets for things like food processors, mixers, and coffee makers.
It should be well maintained with a landlord who will fix things or allow me to fix things myself.
The bathroom should be larger than a closet.
I’d like something close to the commuter rail, north of Swampscott.
Gas heat
I’d like a neighborhood without annoying ice cream trucks.