153 York St #5, Portland, ME 04101

1871 Colonial Charm overlooking the working waterfront of Casco Bay. Available February 1st (or earlier). Very snug and quiet apartment for the minimalist. May come partially furnished. Owner occupied. Please, please, read entire post before messaging me. Lea todo por abajo antes de contactarme. Building exterior is unassuming. You will be very pleased upon stepping inside to find a neat and clean apartment. The unfurnished photos are prior to painting but some furnishings are available. One bedroom, second floor rear -- with a steep walkup. Kitchen and living room windows are overlooking trees and small courtyard. Peaceful, simple and rather petite. Perfect for the minimalist. "L" footprint: enter kitchen, walk through to living room with Natural Gas Rinnai heater, and bedroom off living room. Windows in each room with ample light and cross breeze. Apartment / medium sized refrigerator and range with full-sized overhead microwave. Lots of cupboards. Wide antique wood floors in living room and bedroom (satin gloss). Tile flooring in kitchen and bathroom (neo-angle shower unit). Warm paint colors, ceiling fan, antique wood moldings. Matching ceiling to floor bedroom closet cabinets with rods and shelvings. Coat and catch-all closet in living room. Onsite coin-op laundry in basement. Location. Location. Location. Step out your front door to enjoy all that the Old Port and peninsula have to offer: restaurants, cafes, theaters, etc. Steps from Casco Bay Bridge, greenbelt, and metro bus line. No parking with this unit. Tenants often work and play within walking / biking distance. Snow ban parking across street (Commercial Street city lot). NO PETS permitted in this unit - ever. Se prohibe mascotas Se prohibe fumar. No smoking building, and no smoking on premises: on any kind! Illegal activity is strictly prohibited. $1400 Rent is discounted by $50 per month when collected/submitted/cleared early - at least one day prior to the first of the month. In other words, rent for the unit is usually $1350 per month unless you wait until the month commences to make rental payment. Note: Please wait to officially submit an application through this app -- that requires background checks for $29. Wait until after I am done calling your references, and after you view the apartment/photos/video. Email Mr. Carver to request a preliminary application and copy of the lease. Be sure to explain your situation; how many people living together; ability to pay; if you are local or moving from out of state; other. Email Property Owner to request a preliminary application and a copy of the lease. No tolerance for pets or smoking/vaping of any kind. Landlord pays for water/hot water/sewer. Tenant pays for natural gas heat & standard electricity. Tenant provides first & last months' rent & security deposit ($1400 x 3 = $4,200) upon signing one year lease. There is a discount of $50 per month when rent is received early (prior to the first of the month due). Tenant places trash and recyclables at curb on days of City collection. All Tenants collaborate in the cleaning of common areas, including the keeping of the grounds and shoveling & clearing of steps during snowy weather. This unit requires tenant to handle snow removal for the side steps that are the primary entrance for the unit, as you would be the only party to regularly use these steps and entrance. Available after clearing application process, including reference checks.