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One Bedroom Apartment for 1 or 2 persons

City

Nearest gay scene is 5-10 minute walk

Manhattan -- East Village -- Alphabet City, New York, USA

Apartment sleeps 2, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom


One-bedroom apartment in the "Alphabet City" area of Manhattan's East Village; total of 4-1/2 rooms with long hallway entrance (approx. 450 sq. feet): 3rd fl. of a tenament walk-up; somewhat bohemian in character (not rehabed); small bedroom for 1-2 people; living room with cable TV and various audio and video equipment, ceiling fan, couch, 2 sitting chairs; "dining room" with (out--of-tune) piano, bookshelves, fold-up dining table with 6 chairs; small bathroom/wc with toilet and bathtub/shower; large eat-in kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, sink, cupboads, shelves; various plants and wooden floors throughout the apt., linoleum in kitchen and bath; one healthy, affectionate, playful 14-year old male cat ("Oscar", after Mr. Wilde); I am 55 and my long-time BF Jimmy is 66; I've lived in the neighborhood 30+ years

The East Village is reknowned for its diverse, bohemian, and artistic character, historically the northern half of Manhattan's famous "Lower East Side" that has been home to numerous waves of immigrants and avant-guarde artists for over a century. Thompkins Square Park is 3 blocks away, and the neighborhood has many home-made "community gardens" along with small shops, off-off-Broadway/experimental/fringe theaters, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and bars. The area is known for it's late night scene (many bars don't start to fill until after midnight.)

Apt./house swap or housesit in mid-late August-early September (or anytime maybe) in Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, or other European cities; all other times also SF, LA, other major gay cities and resorts; Rio or Buenos Aires in S America

Location: City
Features/amenities: Iron/ironing board available
Entertainment: CD Player, DVD Player, Radio, Satellite or Cable, Stereo System, TV
Internet access: Access available only (bring your own laptop)
Activities available nearby: Convenient Transport, Cultural Attractions, Food and Wine, Friendly Neighbours, Nightlife, Tourist Attractions, Shops / Markets, Theatre(s), Museums
 
Name: Mark (Gay male)
Listing # 1510
Member since: Jul 11 2010
Expiry: Jul 11 2012
Occupation: Nonprofit Exec/Community Organizer
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Languages: English
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Preferred dates: Open to offers
Preferred duration: 2-3 weeks
Preferred destinations: Europe
Marseille
Paris
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Athens
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Florence
Rome
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Amsterdam
Barcelona
Madrid
Sevilla
Sitges
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