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Finding a place in New York City is anything but easy, even with the seemingly endless rentals available. Like many people on their housing hunting grind, turning to Craigslist seems like a quick, easy way to find choice housing in the NYC area.
However, to the surprise of no one on the Internet, Craigslist is filled with sketchy people offering sketchy services. Unfortunately, housing is no exception. Make sure you don't give your time, hard-earned cash, or contact info to these sus landlords.
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Heavily Furnished
This place looks like a mix between a poor re-creation of Versailles and your grandmother's favorite antique shop.
It's So Serious
"THIS IS AN UPLIFTING FUN LOVING PLACE TO LIVE IN."
Getting Geeky
Ladies, don't forget to send a picture. His taste is quite particular. This might be where your cosplay skills come in.
"Sher With the Owner"
Look on the bright side, you can use the jacuzzi tub on the weekends. If you're clean.
Scribbled Out
The sketchiness of this ad directly correlates with how many items are scratched out.
My Big Backyard
By plenty of backyards, you mean empty, trash-filled lots right?
Renovated Mess
The "very spacious living room" looks so spacious when you've crammed it to the brim with mounds of mess.
Not Allowed
That long list of "nos" makes us wonder if that building has had continual problems with pets, "druggists," and alcoholics. That stain on the cranberry carpet isn't helping sell this property, either.
Different Angles
A picture of one quarter of a bare kitchen probably won't help in finding a renter of your "BIG 1 bedroom."
ROOM
In case you were confused about what you were getting.
Washing Tub
When talking about your "fully tiled bathroom with a large soaking tub," it might be smart to leave out the picture of a dirty tub and toilet.
Airing Out the Dirty Laundry
If you have a laundry room in the building, then why don't you use it?
Amazing Yard
That "amazing" yard doesn't look like a place you'd want to be hanging out all summer.
"For Creative Types"
Psychedelics not included.
She Wants It
We don't suggest coming between him and his girlfriend.
A Dream Come True
Between the rotting floor, the garbage heap of a garden, and the messy brick bedroom, this MUST be a dream come true!
Celebrity Sighting
If you have to include a candid photo of the Adrian Grenier (a.k.a. Vince on HBO's Entourage) out shopping in order to sell your apartment, you're doing something wrong.
What are You Saying?
It's like a treasure hunt. If you can decipher what the message is trying to say, you might find...a messy apartment.
The Seeker
Seek this listing and you shall receive a sketchy apartment (with an owner who makes lame jokes about free pizza and trips to Fiji).
Names Can be Deceiving
This apartment, contrary to what the title suggests, is neither clean nor cute.