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Member Since 2026
Looking for a quiet, light place to write and be near work in NYC
Tenant Looking for a Home in New York, NY, United States
Monthly Budget:
Maximum USD $2000
Looking for Private Space or Entire Home
|
Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing:
From September 1, 2026
Description
I'm a writer for UN agencies and other nonprofits, and a museum educator. I've lived in NYC since 2008 and have excellent professional and rental references. As a writer, I'm a quiet guy, friendly and respectful of property and neighbors. More about me at www.paulvdc.com.
Tenant Timing
From September 1, 2026
Estimated Duration
1 Month | My dates are flexible
Desired Location
New York, NY, United States
Closest University
Hunter College
Nearby Universities
Columbia University
Nearby Cities
Rochester
Comments: Preferred neighborhoods are Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Astoria
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Surroundings
- Near Public Transportation
Tenant Budget and Terms
Maximum USD $2000 Monthly
I am fine with utilities included or not included
I am fine with or without a cleaning service
Comments: Prefer laundry in the building. Quiet is key, sunlight is more than welcome.
Considerations
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
House Sitting
I am willing to housesit
Yes, I can help with pets
I've sat for many cats and dogs and have a profile on TrustedHousesitters.com. I grew up with cats and dogs, and I even worked at the San Francisco SPCA many years ago.
Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries
Happy to help with this.
Yes, I can help with plants or garden
Happy to help with plants if there are any. I'm not a green thumb by nature but can water plants and follow instructions.
Features
Appliances
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tenant Details
Who's Coming?
Party of
1
1
Adult
Member Background
Languages
Spanish
About Me
I'm a writer for the United Nations and other leading social-impact organizations. I'm also a museum educator and maker of collages and photo series and such things. (I'm reluctant to call myself an "artist.") I've traveled to about 30+ countries on 5 continents, sometimes for work, sometimes not. I have a bachelor's degree from Brown University and master's degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the Harvard Kennedy School. I'm not in academia, though I do have several close friends in academia. I've lived in NYC since 2008, and lived in San Francisco between 1991 and 2008, except for grad school 1997-2000. I'm originally from the Boston area. I got connected with Sabbatical Homes through the Fulbright program -- I was a Fulbright Specialist and did a project in Laos to raise money for removing unexploded ordnance.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2026
Comments: I'm looking for housing for 1-12 months or more. Prefer the UES or UWS for proximity to museums and organizations I work for.