Below are some practical terms and definitions you might come across when looking for an apartment in New York City. Some of these may be used differently in other parts of the country so please make sure you familiarize yourself with them and avoid any unnecessary confusions.

Addendums:
These are documents specifying additional terms and conditions of the rental agreement and are typically attached to the lease. They are just as important and valid as the lease agreement and in some cases can be quiet extensive. Landlords use them to specify all types of requirements and living arrangements they want their tenants to follow, i.e. no pets, no water beds and no roommates allowed, $50 fee for lock outs, $30 fee for bounces check, every Wednesday garbage must be placed in front of the building, etc. There is no standard addendums.

Alcove
An area adjoining the living room space which can be used for dining area or be separated or closed off to make a bedroom.

Convertible:
An apartment with a large alcove off the living room which can be converted to another bedroom, or which can be used as a dining area. A "CONVERTIBLE TWO BEDROOM"/ "FLEX TWO" is a one-bedroom apartment with a large alcove and two bathrooms.

Eviction
A legal proceeding by a landlord to recover possession of property.

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