hmmm...

[dchenes]

The place I saw tonight was at least in the running.

What I liked:

It has space, storage and sunlight, and it's pet-friendly (four things I am currently mostly or entirely lacking).
It seems to have a decent cross-draft.
It has new windows.
The ceilings don't show any signs of leaking.
The landlord only wants first month's rent and security deposit.

What I didn't like:

It's a mile and a half from Davis Square, which is a longish walk in the winter, and the commute to work will be something over an hour.
It's on the third floor, up a narrow and dark (but carpeted, which amuses me) staircase.
There are fewer outlets per room than there are walls per room.
There are bus routes around, but I don't know that they go anywhere useful. (I could find out about that, though)

The landlord really wants it occupied by July 1, but I have to give 30 days' notice here, so the earliest I could move would be August 1 (which is a Tuesday, which is slightly inconvenient).

I told him if he hadn't heard from me by Wednesday, I'd found somewhere else. So I've got until Wednesday to make up my mind.

Comments

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

The 80 bus comes down Medford Street from Lechmere, then goes down Broadway to Arlington Center. You could also walk up to Broadway and get the 89, which goes from Sullivan Station to Davis Square.

[enochs-fable.livejournal.com]

Is there an option in one of the rooms to put in an A/C unit? (ie an outlet capable of handling it - 3 prong?) 3rd floor places tend to be quite hot in the summer. You can use the mbta trip planner to find out if any bus routes pass nearby.

Keep in mind that if he wants to rent by July 1st, he may not have any scruples about giving it away if someone decides they want it before you call him back. Calcuated risk.