{"id":18720,"date":"2018-07-23T16:32:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T20:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=18720"},"modified":"2018-11-12T18:08:18","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T22:08:18","slug":"bushwick-millennials-part-2-communal-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/23\/bushwick-millennials-part-2-communal-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Communal Apartments and \u201cFriends\u201d for Millennials: Bushwick and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_18758\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18758\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-roommates-friends-common-room.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a group of young roommates playing music together in a shared apartment.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-roommates-friends-common-room.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-roommates-friends-common-room-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-roommates-friends-common-room-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-roommates-friends-common-room-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can make instant friends in a communal apartment!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For many, the prospect of moving to New York is equal parts exciting and daunting. Often, those who choose to take the leap leave behind a hometown that is a lot quieter, smaller, or less densely populated than <strong>New York City<\/strong>. They may also leave behind a group of friends, family, or just an established place in their local community. Though a fresh start can be exciting, many newcomers to the city, especially <strong>millennials<\/strong>, seek a living situation that will provide them with both emotional and financial security. Enter the latest rental trend that\u2019s revolutionizing the apartment industry: <strong>communal apartments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>First, the definition: In a communal apartment, an apartment owner rents each individual room with an <strong>individual lease<\/strong> for the tenant. A tenant in a communal apartment will have a bedroom to his or herself, and will enjoy access to a <strong>shared living area<\/strong>, often including <strong>kitchen facilities<\/strong> and a <strong>shared bathroom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-19195\" style=\"max-width: 750px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-19195 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_19195\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_19195\">\n            <ul aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"slides\">\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-19204 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-living-area.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Image of the living area of NY-17086 with kitchen and dining table\" class=\"slider-19195 slide-19204\" title=\"Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-living-area\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">The open floor plan of this communal apartment is great for socializing.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-19205 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-dining-area.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Image of dining table and chairs in NY-17086\" class=\"slider-19195 slide-19205\" title=\"Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-dining-area\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Enjoy a group dinner in a laid-back space!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-19201 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-shared-kitchen.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Image of kitchen with oven and stainless steel refrigerator in NY-17086\" class=\"slider-19195 slide-19201\" title=\"Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-shared-kitchen\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">A spacious kitchen means you can cook for yourself or a group.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-19203 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-private-bedroom.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Image of bedroom with double bed in NY-17086\" class=\"slider-19195 slide-19203\" title=\"Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-private-bedroom\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">At the end of the day, you have a bedroom space that\u2019s all your own.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-19202 ms-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-shared-bathroom.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Image of shared bathroom with shower in NY-17086\" class=\"slider-19195 slide-19202\" title=\"Bushwick-millennials-communal-apartments-NY-17086-shared-bathroom\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">A shared bathroom works well with a little coordination, and there\u2019s less space to clean!<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What makes a <a title=\"Explore one of our communal apartment listings to see firsthand what makes it unique\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/roommate-share\/17086\">communal apartment like this one<\/a> different than a regular <strong>shared apartment<\/strong>, though, is the atmosphere: communal apartments tend to function more in a <strong>dormitory<\/strong> style. The individual rooms in the apartment are rented on a case-by-case basis, meaning that the occupant of a room is responsible for his or her own lease. Tenants stay for their own specified periods of time, pay their own rent, and come and go according to their own housing needs, vs. a shared apartment where roommates all sign one lease and thus move in and out on the same date, are responsible for a shared rent, and are often hosted by the apartment owner.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the basics, though, communal apartments offer a unique chance for residents to get to know each other and form <strong>lasting friendships<\/strong>. Because the apartment functions more like a dormitory, shared areas like the <strong>living room<\/strong> and kitchen easily become a social common room for <strong>group dinners<\/strong>, game nights, and of course the occasional Netflix binge! If a quieter lifestyle is more your taste, ask about a standard apartment share, where apartment owners may also elect to live in the apartment and can function as a <strong>live-in host<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This style of living is fast becoming a popular living option for millennials because of the sense of<strong> community<\/strong> it provides. A move to New York can be overwhelming\u2014after all, you\u2019re sharing your home with 8 million other people\u2014but a communal apartment offers newcomers an instant social group and support system. The appeal of communal living spaces has even become a wildly popular idea thanks to television shows like <em>Friends<\/em>. Also, besides the potential for a close-knit social group like the one depicted on the show, a communal apartment can also be a great way to save on rent!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-18770\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/nyh8-to-treat.jpg\" alt=\"Image of young people enjoying food and drinks at a bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Millennial residents of Bushwick flock to the neighborhood\u2019s numerous hip bars and cafes, making them great spots to meet friends!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With areas of <strong>Brooklyn<\/strong> like <a title=\"Get the scoop on the local scene that makes Bushwick one of the best places for young people!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/01\/millennial-guide-bushwick-brooklyn-apartment-roommates-part-1\/\">Bushwick<\/a> becoming millennial hotspots, communal living situations there may be about to explode in popularity. Bushwick is also a popular destination for millennials, particularly those seeking a sense of community, because of neighborhood\u2019s younger vibe. As we noted in part 1, Bushwick is a great place to go for thrift and flea market shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, and bars and nightlife of a younger crowd. <a title=\"Read what locals love about Bushwick and famous area attractions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/22\/live-like-local-bushwick-brooklyn-new-york\/\">Locals love the up-and-coming urban art scene<\/a> and abundance of late-night eats, and flock to favorite music and performance venues like <strong>Elsewhere<\/strong> and <strong>House of Yes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MlOBM-SV0CQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Should you decide a communal apartment is right for you, Bushwick\u2019s friendly flavor will be the perfect complement. <a title=\"The Bushwick Collective Block Party is one of many awesome events in New York this summer!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/12\/summer-new-york-ultimate-guide\/#more-18630\">Make the move in the summer<\/a> and you can enjoy the chance to mingle with your neighbors at welcoming events like the <strong>Bushwick Collective Block Party<\/strong>. To get the scoop straight from a major player in Brooklyn communal real estate, we stopped by to talk to apartment owner Stephon Hinds and hear in his own words why New York is the perfect place for communal living.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Is a communal apartment right for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 166.67%; padding-top: 0; height: 0;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/view.genial.ly\/5b4ceeed19846e21b27f91aa\" width=\"960\" height=\"1600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So how can communal living work for you? Maybe you\u2019re leaving your hometown for the big city, maybe you\u2019re a student looking for a little more flexibility and an enhanced experience from standard dorm life, or maybe you\u2019re coming from a foreign country and seeking some familiar faces when you\u2019re far from home. If this sounds like you, consider looking for communal apartments through <a title=\"Whether your best fit is a communal apartment, roommate share, or furnished apartment, New York Habitat can help you find it\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/roommate-share\">New York Habitat<\/a>\u2014we offer properties featuring <strong>flexible dates<\/strong>, rooms with access to <strong>private bathrooms<\/strong>, and alternate housing for students. The chance to live in a<strong> furnished apartment<\/strong> in New York means the chance to live like a local, and in a communal apartment, you can take it a step further and make your own group of \u201c<em>Friends<\/em>\u201d (or just a great <a title=\"Grab the roommates and head out for brunch!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/04\/top-10-brunch-spots-nyc\/\">brunch<\/a> bunch) within the city too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, the prospect of moving to New York is equal parts exciting and daunting. 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