Help me find an apartment in Berkeley

[a_gs]

Update: I have found an apartment in Emeryville, within a reasonable walking/cycling distance from work.Almost two months ago I have got a job in Berkeley. I still own a large condo in Denver, and pay about $1900/mo in mortgage and maintenance for it, however I can't rent it out with all my furniture in it. I now live with a friend in Walnut Creek

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[mrothermel]

~ that tunnel (as well as south of 24) seperate comletely different worlds.

~ housingmaps.com

~ http://oakland.crimespotting.org/

~ http://www.rentometer.com/

~ http://mullinslab2.ucsf.edu/SFrentstats/

Re: housing

[a_gs]

...says someone who lives in the area that is both expensive and popular among criminals.

My work is in South Berkeley on San Pablo, so if I use BART, the stretch of Ashby Ave. between Ashby BART station and San Pablo Ave. will likely remain the least safe part of my commute. Unless I will live in Oakland, what I would rather avoid. Switching from walking to bicycle will increase the overall safety level, however that will work regardless of where I will live.

Anything to the North in Berkeley should be much better -- almost the whole city is still within a walking distance for me, and I can take a bicycle as an alternative, but won't have to.

[nickhalfasleep]

I've heard SF is the most difficult place to get habitation in.

How far is it from your work to BART? Would you consider a moped or electric scooter that was packable on the train and could be recharged at work and home? They are considered "childish" but a remarkably cheap and convenient for up to three mile runs as long as the route isn't too steep.

A bike is also a great improvement over walking if you would consider that.

If you need a hand emptying the denver apartment, or putting the furniture into storage I can help, and have a cavernous volvo stationwagon appropriate for the task. Can your sublet the denver apartment or do the homeowners not approve of that?

[a_gs]

As I have posted, it's a 20 minute walk from Ashby BART station to work, and currently the least safe part of the city that I have to cross. If I will keep using BART, a bicycle is the only thing I can take on it, and I should be able to ride it for at least the same distance I have to cover now. This can work as a temporary solution, but I will still have to move as soon as possible

[a_gs]

I have found an apartment in Emeryville -- it's within a reasonable walking distance from work, in a relatively safe area, and I think, I am the loudest person among my neighbors.

The only problem is, it takes an hour long walk to reach MacArthur, the nearest BART station, so the easiest way to get there is by bicycle. However after a quick glance at the bike racks at MacArthur I have decided that if I won't take a bicycle on a train with me, I can just as well disassemble it myself and put "Free parts!" sign on the pile. I have one lock that can secure the frame and the rear wheel, I can put removable lights in my bag (this is appropriate for Mission in SF), and in theory I can buy another lock for the front wheel (this is getting inconvenient), but when I see removed seats it's time to admit that this whole "make it hard enough to steal so they won't bother" thing is not working.

[dk379]

folding bikes? seen them in Amsterdam.

About unused furnished condo problem:

I think you should sell things in Denver. I know, it's painful - but
unless you are very emotionally attached to your furniture, it works.

Another option is house-sitting - essentially, offer somebody with a temporary visit to Denver (3-6 months) or doing house remodel to rent
your place for $1000 or so. Better cash flow, no commitment.