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Friendly, Responsible Journalist Looking for Short or Extended Stay

Tenant Looking for a Home in New York, NY, United States
Monthly Budget: Minimum USD $1500 | Maximum USD $2900

Looking for an Entire Home | Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing: From March 1, 2026 until January 1, 2027

Description

I am a 69-year old documentary filmmaker & journalist who recently had to flee his apartment after a terrible fire started by a neighbor destroyed our home. Just Google "West 197th Street fire." I know what it is to sublet an apartment so I will be responsible and pitch in to help the host(s) when needed as I know things come up. I am also a good neighbor as I am courteous, kind and considerate of others. We are looking ideally for something for six months (perhaps shorter) but would be very open to a year and more as we intend to move back into our building. We are not demanding. We are just looking for a roof over our heads in a neighborhood that is in or not far from my daughter's school at 90th & Columbus Avenue. That said, I am willing to commute if we find the right place. My 9-year old daughter stays with me every other week. She is a super-responsible, empathetic and charismatic child who is quiet and considerate. In order to find something affordable, I am looking for a one bedroom provided I can install an air mattress in my bedroom or a "nook" where my daughter can sleep when she comes to visit every other week. More about me here: www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreyeoconnor/

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
900 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House, Apartment or Condo, Studio or Loft, Guest House

Tenant Timing

From March 1, 2026 until January 1, 2027

Estimated Duration

1 Day | My dates are flexible

Comments: I lost my apartment in a fire. I am looking for something affordable. It can be a one bedroom provided I can arrange for a small bed for my 9-year old daughter who would come visit me every other week. Or an affordable 2 bedroom. Quiet space a plus.

Desired Location

New York, NY, United States

Closest University

Columbia University

Nearby Universities

New York University NYU Main Campus | Marymount Manhattan College | Yeshiva College | Baruch College

Comments: Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights, Bloomingdale, Upper West Side, West Village

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Surroundings

  • Urban
  • Near Public Transportation

Tenant Budget and Terms

Minimum USD $1500 - Maximum USD $2900 Monthly

I am fine with utilities included or not included

I am fine with or without a cleaning service

Comments: I'm super responsible, know what it is to sublet, will help out if you need something while away, don't make noise or play loud music. Looking for quiet sleeping space.

Considerations

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

House Sitting

I am willing to housesit

Yes, I can help with pets

Happy to help.

Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries

Happy to help.

Yes, I can help with plants or garden

Happy to help.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Appliances

Stove

Refrigerator

Comments: I have simple needs. My daughter would visit every other week for a week and she could sleep on a blow up mattress in my room. We want to stay in Manhattan near her school.

Tenant Details

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
1 Adult | 1 Child

Member Background

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

About Me

I am a filmmaker, writer and journalist. I am the son of French and Irish immigrants. I am financially stable. I have created, directed and produced series and documentaries for the BBC, the NY Times, HBO, PBS, National Geographic, etc. My Linkedin profile is below. I have a 9-year old daughter who lives with me part time. We lost all our possessions in a fire recently and we are looking for a place until we are able to move back into our building in one to two years. In the interim, I am just trying to create stability for my daughter and myself in a quiet apartment in a nice neighborhood.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (8)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (8)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
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