NYHousingSearch.gov | Rental Property Checklist

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Apartment Address

Landlord Name

Landlord Phone

Lease/Rent Period

Overall Rating

[Poor]

[Excellent]

Quick Facts

Date available

Monthly rent

Rent due by

Security deposit

Application fee

Heat included

Gas included

Electric included

Water included

Sewer included

General Items

Smoking policy

Pets allowed

Central air conditioning

Can control the heat and A/C [thermostat]

I will have my own gas and electric meter [so I only pay for MY unit]

Washer hook-ups and drains

Gas or 220 electric line for dryer/stove

Enough outlets

Outlets are grounded [have three prongs?]

Cable/satellite ready?

Enough closet, cabinet, & storage space

Insulated walls [must ask landlord]

Storm windows [more efficient to heat]

Screens for the windows

Lower ceilings [more efficient to heat]

Free of roaches, rats, mice, or ants

Free of visible water damage or leaks

Enough water pressure

Hot water tank large enough [at least 40-gallons]

Is landlord responsible for snow removal and lawn care?

Laundry facilities on-site?

Landlord-Supplied Items

Refrigerator

Stove

Washing machine [in unit?]

Dryer [in unit?]

Dishwasher

Garbage disposal in sink

Air conditioning [central, window, other]

Safety Items

Emergency exits

24/7 emergency maintenance

Smoke detectors work

Carbon monoxide detectors work

Grounded plugs & ground fault interrupters

Windows lock

Windows function [open & stay up]

Built in 1978 or later [little chance of lead hazard from paint chips and dust]

Working locks/chains on all doors

Well lit halls, stairwells, & outside areas

Solid railings around all balconies, decks, & other drop-offs

Fire extinguisher

No asbestos hazards: flaking ceiling tiles, or crumbling pipe wrap or insulation

Community Items

Near to school/work [save money by living close]

Near to grocery, bank, post office, health facility, laundromat, etc.

Close to public transportation?

Your overall impression of the rental unit

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New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal

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