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Berkshire NINTH STREET Luxury studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes • Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops & satin nickel fixtures • Washers & dryers in all apartment homes • Coffee Bar, Media Room, & Gaming Lounge w/Wi-Fi • 4000+ square foot athletic center • Resort-style saltwater pool plaza • Bike Storage Room • 100% Smoke Free Community • Walk Score 82 – steps from Ninth Street’s entertainment, shopping, restaurants, and Harris Teeter
749 Ninth Street Durham, NC 27705 • 877-880-5894 • BerkshireNinthStreet.com
MAIN STREET Luxury studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes • Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops • Washers & dryers in all apartment homes • Coffee bar and executive conference room • Large demonstration kitchen • 2000+ square foot athletic center • Resort-style saltwater pool plaza • Rooftop lounge • 100% smoke free community • Fully equipped dog spa • 21 and older community, families with children under 18 are welcome.
704 15th Street Durham, NC 27705 • 919.237.3543 • BerkshireMainStreet.com
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Where to look for rentals nearduke.com The Duke Chronicle offers this online housing guide as a service to the Duke community. This is a way to connect those who are looking for housing with options both for rent and for sale in the area.
The Chronicle at Duke University The Chronicle - Duke’s award-winning student newspaper - provides local Classifieds, three annual Housing Guides, frequent housing advertisements and articles, and a web site dedicated to available housing options - www.nearDuke.com.
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Search for rental housing in the Triangle area including Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and other area counties in this Raleigh-based newspaper.
Something for Everyone Less than 1 mile to Duke’s West Campus and Medical Center 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Spacious apartments
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(919) 471-2007 2911 GUESS ROAD DURHAM, NC 27705
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Lease: 6 or 12 months •••• Water furnished
2 Bedroom/2 Bath Diamond Suite 1750 sq. ft.
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2 Bedroom/2 Bath Emerald Suite 1535 sq. ft. Diamond Suite
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2716-D Campus Walk Ave. Durham, 27705
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5 tips to help you find the best renters insurance Renters insurance may seem expensive if you’re among the more than two-thirds of tenants who lack it. But it’s the best way to avoid losing thousands of dollars if you’re robbed or your apartment is damaged by water or fire.
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ew York apartment dweller Rose LichterMarck, 28, had to pay cash to replace all her furniture, housewares and books after a fire in her old building. Cleaning the smell of smoke out of her clothes cost another $2,000, because she didn’t have insurance, she said. Then she had to stay with friends until she found a new apartment. With insurance, the whole experience would have been less painful — and less expensive. A basic policy can be as little as 50 cents a day. But many renters, mostly young adults, think — incorrectly — that their stuff isn’t worth enough to insure, according to Apartments. com, which found in 2010 that 70 percent of tenants don’t buy renters insurance.
Here are five steps to take if you’re considering renters insurance: • Inventory your possessions: Photograph everything you own to get a sense of how much it would cost to replace all your things. While you’re at it, write down the serial numbers of all your electronic devices and appliances. • Seek out discounts: Take note of any special safety precautions in your building that will earn you a break on your monthly premium. If you buy coverage from the same company that insures your car or provides you other types of coverage, that can earn you a multi-policy discount.
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• Think about partying: If you like to entertain, renters insurance can be especially helpful. Most policies will offer your guests medical coverage, so if someone visiting your place slips and smacks his head on your kitchen counter, his trip to the emergency room will be covered. • Choose replacement vs. actual value: Most insurers will cover either your belongings’ actual cash value or what it would cost to replace them. A cash value policy will be cheaper, but the payout for things you have to replace will be reduced by how much they’ve depreciated since you bought them. Replacement-cost coverage will cover the cost of replacing your belongings new, now. • Understand your policy’s limits: Basic renters insurance policies cap reimbursements. So be sure to buy the extra coverage you need for pricey items like jewelry, electronics and musical instruments. Some people even carry riders against identity theft. But extra coverage adds up quickly so be clear about your priorities.
1500 DUKE UNIVERSITY RD | UNIVERSITYAPARTMENTSDURHAM.COM | (919) 561-5720
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Successfully navigating apartment waitlists If availability is over-estimated, those at the bottom of the waitlist may not get an apartment for the following school year. Again, this is why it is important to apply early!
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ou’re a rising senior. Finally! After three years of on-campus living, you are ready to graduate to your own off-campus apartment.
STEP 5: Each apartment has a different timeline by which they will notify you if an apartment is available for you. Inquire with the apartment administration when you should expect to hear from them. If you do not hear from them after this date, make sure
to follow up. If you do make it on the waitlist, but then decide you don’t want to live there, simply contact the apartment administration and ask to be removed from the list. Unfortunately, application fees are typically non-refundable. Some apartments have limited windows during which you can withdraw from their waitlist and be refunded the full amount of your security deposit. However, this is usually within the first few days.
You’ve perused the super handy housing guide in The Chronicle, and you’re pretty sure you’ve found the perfect place. Now what? STEP 1: Contact the apartment administration (this information should be located on each apartment ad or on their website). Most apartment complexes require you to submit a rental application along with an application fee to be put on their waitlist. You will also have to put down a security deposit.
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STEP 2: At some apartment complexes, you must now complete a “future resident profile” with your unit preferences, in order to be matched to your ideal apartment. You may also be required to fill out screening criteria forms at this time. STEP 3: Once you have submitted all the required paperwork and fees, confirm with the apartment administration that everything has been received and that all the paperwork is in order (missing signatures can put a serious dent in your quest to land your own apartment). STEP 4: Names are placed on waitlists in the order the application and fees are paid. The earlier they receive your application and fees, the higher your name will be on the list. Apply early! Okay, you’ve applied to your dream offcampus apartment and they’ve notified you that you have been placed on the waitlist. What does that mean? Are you guaranteed an apartment? Unfortunately, being on a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be given an apartment or the apartment style that you want (although you do have a great shot). Each year, an apartment will accept as many rental applications as they think they can accommodate. This estimate is based on annual turnover of apartments, and the demand can fluctuate from year-to-year.
MINUTES AWAY FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY AND ON DURHAM BUS ROUTES Saltwater Resort-Style Pool Garden Courtyard with Grill & Fireplace Entertaining Community Room State-of-the-art Fitness Center Walkability to Durham’s top restaurants, events & nightlife
Spacious Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom Apartment Homes Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Surfaces Pet-friendly, large fenced-in dog park Turbo Internet Spacious Walk-In Closets
Join the Whetstone Community Today! 501 Willard Street | Durham, NC 27701 | 919.366.5140 WHETSTONEAPARTMENTS.COM
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DUKE HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE AND THE CHRONICLE BRING YOU THE
2018 Off-Campus Housing Fair Tuesday, February 6 • 11 am-2 pm Penn Pavilion Apartment Complexes, Rental Companies, Resources Get info and goodies! SUPPORTED BY:
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A COMPLETE LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AND RESOURCES FOLLOWS: 3 Points Properties 810 Ninth Alden Place Apartments/Wood Residential Services/Alta Blu Apartments Beech Lake Apartments Bell West End Aparments Berkshire Main Street Berkshire Ninth Street Bridges at Southpoint BullHouse Apartments
Century Trinity Estates Chapel Tower Clairmont at Hillandale Apartment Homes Colonial Townhouse Apartments Colonial Village at Deerfield CORT Furniture Croasdaile Apartment Homes Duke Manor Duke Parking & Transportation Services
Duke University Police Department Erwin Terrace The Flats Exchange on Erwin The Forest Apartment Homes Garrett West Haven at Patterson Holly Hill Lenox at Patterson Liberty Warehouse Lodge at Croasdaile Lofts at Lakeview
Parc at University Tower Poplar Manor Realm Patterson Place Station 9 Trinity Commons University Apartments Durham The Villages at Ellis Crossing West Village Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm
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Team Inc. ERWIN TERRACE APARTMENTS HOLLY HILL APARTMENTS POPLAR MANOR APARTMENTS
Apple Realty
(919) 383-3830 teamapartments.com
(919) 471-2007 applerealty.com
Belmont Apartments
Berkshire Main
Berkshire Ninth
(855) 983-9941 livebelmont.com
(919) 200-6975 berkshiremainstreet.com
(877) 880-5894 berkshireninthstreet.com
Bull House Apartments
Lofts at Lakeview
Station 9 Apartments
(919) 864-9012 bullhouseliving.com
(919) 382-8184 loftsatlakeview.com
(919) 286-3800 www.stationnine.com
University Apartments
West Village Apartments
Whetstone Apartments
(919) 584-8078 universityapartmentsdurham.com
(919) 682-3690 westvillagedurham.com
(919) 366-5140 whetstoneapartments.com
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Utility providers
Who to call when you’re going to move The following shows utility providers in the Durham area. Durham residents can also call the city’s One Call service for more information, 919-560-1200.
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Natural Gas:
PSNC Energy • Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-7762427. • A deposit may be required to set up a new account. The deposit amount is based on the previous usage at your new address. • It can take 2 days to 1 week (peak move-in season) to start gas service.
Electricity:
Duke Energy • Apply for electricity by calling 1-800-777-9898 or by visiting the Duke Energy web site. • Orders for electricity are processed MondaySaturday, 8:00am-9:00pm. • Allow 3-5 business days for your order to be
Water:
City of Durham - Water Management 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4381 Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday • To activate water service, call (919) 560-1200. You will be asked to provide the following: • A $50 deposit or credit reference letter from another utility • A copy of your lease agreement • Social security card or a photo ID
Heating Oil:
Couch Oil Company (919) 286-5408 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am - Noon
It’s different here. Wi-fi internet cafe Entrepreneurial business conference room On-site social director Two resort-style pools Premier fitness club with on-site fitness director 24 Hour coffee and hot tea bar Plush lounge with billiard table, shuffle board, Playstation, and HDTV Movie theater with stadium style seating Gorgeous dark walnut stained concrete or luxurious German beech hardwood flooring Controlled access to covered garage parking Outdoor fireplace and poolside grills Walking distance to Duke Medical Center and Duke’s west campus
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Don C. Christian Co., Inc. (919) 596-8169 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Telephone:
Verizon • Apply for phone service by calling 800-4834000. • You may also apply for service by visiting the GTE Phone Mart at Northgate Mall, Telephone: 286-7336 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm. • A deposit may be charged to set up a new account. • A connection charge is required to start your new telephone service. Installation charges generally appear on your first telephone bill. • Phone connection normally takes 2 business days.
Cable TV:
Time Warner Cable 708 E. Club Blvd.Durham, NC 27704 (919) 220-4481 To order cable television service, call 1-888-489-2666. Cable hookup requires payment for installation and one month’s service.
Recycling:
City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4186
919.382.8184 2616 Erwin Road · Durham, North Carolina 27705 www.loftsatlakeview.com All leaseholders must be at least 21 years of age.
Tidewater Fibre Corporation 1017 S Hoover Rd Durham, NC 27703 (919) 957-8803
Garbage, Trash & Landfill: City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4185
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Car not required for off-campus living
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ant to live off-campus but worried you won’t be able to get around without a car? Don’t be. Duke and the City of Durham provide multiple options to help you travel from home to campus—and all points in between. Go online to parking. duke.edu/commuting/ to learn more.
Bull City Connector: The Bull City Connector is a fare-free route from
the Duke campus and hospital to stops on 9th Street and throughout Downtown Durham. On Monday through Friday, it runs every 17 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and every 17 minutes on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. More information about the Bull City Connector can be found at godurhamtransit.org/bcc.
Duke Vans: Duke provides on-demand van transportation from 5 p.m. to
6:45 a.m. for any Duke student at locations around Duke’s West and East campus, when Duke Transit is not in service. With valid identification, you can go anywhere to and from designated Duke pickup locations for free. To see the list of designated locations, go online to: bit.ly/2DN73ZR.
GoPass: Apply for a GoPass and receive unlimited rides on the Durham Area
Transit Authority, as well as other public transportation services in the Triangle, including Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit. The multiple stops on the Durham Area Transit Authority route ensure that you’re always a couple of stops away from where you want to be. To learn how to obtain a GoPass, go online to: parking.duke.edu/buses_vans/gopass/.
Enterprise CarShare: Enterprise CarShare is a membership-based
Carpool: Duke offers many incentives to carpool, including preferred park-
ing in the Blue Zone and reduced parking rates. Register for the service online at: bit.ly/2DKR4Y7.
Bicycling: There is a bicycling program where Duke students can register
as bike commuters and receive benefits. To learn more, go to: parking.duke.edu/ commuting/bicycling/index.php.
car-sharing program on campus for people who are looking for an alternative
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method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation. It provides Duke students, faculty and staff with a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around - whether to run errands, travel to meetings or to take a road trip. Learn more: parking.duke.edu/commuting/carshare/ index.php.
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Chronicle staffers offer tips for apartment hunting When apartment hunting, it’s easy to get bogged down in confusing leases and too many options. And for many, this is the first apartment you’ll be renting. To ease the stress, The Chronicle has compiled a list of tips to help you through the apartmenthunting process.
and don’t deviate from it.
• Stick to your budget. Determine how much you can realistically afford to spend
you’d like to be on a bus route?
• Get an estimate from the complex before you visit. Find out if an apartment is affordable before you visit so you don’t get swept up in a home’s appealing features just to find \it is out of your price range.
• Count your deposits. Keep track of the different deposits you will need to make for additional expenses like utilities and insurance to make sure they don’t push you over budget.
• Choose your location wisely. Make sure to get a sense of the different neighborhoods before you start looking at apartments. Does being near downtown matter to you? How about being within walking distance to campus? If you don’t have a car, perhaps
• Look presentable to the landlord. Dress nicely and bring confidence to your first meeting; have a list of questions ready. First impressions mean a lot. • Get everything in writing. This goes for your landlords and your roommates. Know exactly what you’re signing up for to avoid unwelcome surprises later. • Choose roommates wisely. Living off campus brings a whole new set of responsibilities like paying bills, buying groceries and cleaning the bathroom. You want to live with someone who is dependable and doesn’t mind sharing the load. • Purchase renters insurance. Make sure your belongings are covered in case of an emergency.
APARTMENT FEATURES
• Inspect the apartment before you rent and after you move in. Make a note of any problems in the apartment when you move in so they can be addressed right away. You don’t want to be charged for them later.
- 10-12' Ceilings - Walk-In Closets - Stainless Steel Appliances - Soft Close Cabinets - Full Size W/D In Unit - Downtown Durham Skyline Views - Hardwood Flooring
COMMUNITY AMENITIES - Dedicated Yoga Studio - Salt Water Heated Pool - Self Serve Bike Shop and Storage - 24-Hour Fitness Center - Rooftop Terrace - Fuel Station with Gourmet Coffee - Doggie Spa - Outdoor Kitchen with Gas Grills
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- American Tobacco Campus - Ponysaurus Brewing Company - Bull City Ciderworks - Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham Bulls Stadium - Bagel Bar
• Meet the neighbors. Get to know the people you’ll be living near, so you have someone to keep an eye on things when you’re away or to help you if you get locked out. Also, ask how they feel about noise at night and on the weekends. You should always be respectful, but some neighbors are more sensitive than others. • Don’t forget about parking. Make sure you won’t be forced to park three blocks away. If you don’t have a car, live closer to campus. Maybe look for a roommate who has a car so you can steal a ride to and from campus if it’s pouring rain or late at night. • Check the little things before you move in. Find out where you can do laundry, make sure there are plenty of outlets, and find out about cell service and internet connection. It’s easy to fall in love with an apartment’s look or low price, but you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. • Keep track. Create a shared Google Doc to track roommate expenses so everyone has access to the information and there are no surprises. • Consider the amenities.We have so many nice off-campus housing options – is a pool important to you? What about a gym or quiet study areas?
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Brand new studios, one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes located in Downtown Durham! 504 E. Pettigrew St. Durham, NC 27701 bullhouseliving.com 919.864.9012 | bullhouse@greystar.com
• Ask about pets. If you have a dog or cat, or are thinking of purchasing one once you are settled, make sure to find out if the apartment complex you’re looking at allows them.
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Durham ranks high among cities of same size The following are some of the recent accolades Durham received either as a community or as the core community for a four-county MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the US Census). There are communities that rank higher in a category or two, but Durham is one of a handful that consistently rank high across so many different categories in a given year.
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West Village offers a luxury living experience with 10 restored historic buildings converted into spacious loftstyle apartments. In addition to these unique homes, West Village also offers a brand-new high-rise with great city views overlooking downtown Durham.
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