What I am looking for in my next apartment

November 7, 2020

I am nothing if not an eager planner. With my lease ending in a mere 4 months I am already thinking about my future residence. This blog is a list of things I am looking for in my future apartment. Since I am going to be hunting around the 1 year mark of the COVID crisis, this pandemic will influence a lot of my requirements.

Note: This list will evolve as I think of more requirements.

Goals

Have a room that I can convert in a dedicated office and workout space.
More outdoor space so that I don't feel "stuck at home"
Items that are used in a certain space should be stored in that space, for example kitchen appliances should be stored in the kitchen.

Requirements

Apartment building

Should have a gym, with optional free classes,
Should have a car parking spot and a bike cage,
Keyless entry
[COVID requirement] Should have common and private work spaces,
(Optional) Should have a pool with BBQ facilities,
(Optional) AT&T.

Apartment

Should have a lot of natural light
No carpeting in any of the rooms,
An outdoor space such as a balcony or a patio,
Either 1 bedroom and 1 den or 2 bedrooms,
Keyless entry,
Central cooling and heating,
NEST thermostat,
Large floor to ceiling windows,
Blinds and not curtains.

Bedroom

Master bedroom should be at least 12 feet x 10 feet,
A walk in wardrobe with optionally in built drawers.

Bathroom

1 bathroom should have a bath tub.

Kitchen

Modern appliances,
A pantry,
A deep refrigerator,
(Optional) A gas stove.