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SHELTER

A shelter typically refers to temporary accommodations, provided to individuals or families that are experiencing homelessness or are in a crisis situation and do not have a place to stay.

Shelter - DHS

NYC Department of Homeless Services

Homeless Shelters: NYC311 - NYC.gov

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) homeless shelter system provides temporary, emergency shelter.

TEMPORARY HOUSING

Temporary housing is for a period ranging from a few days to a few months, as opposed to a long-term basis, like a traditional apartment with a lease. Here are some ways you can go about looking for these types of housing options:

Airbnb

Vacation rentals, beach houses, cabins and more.

Hostel world

Online confirmed bookings for backpacker hostels around the world.

Booking.com

Search for hostels on Booking.com.

Long-term Housing

Generally refers to housing arrangements that are intended to be more stable and enduring than short-term or temporary accommodations. It typically involves renting or owning a property for an extended period, such as several months or years, rather than just for a few days or weeks.

  • Renting an Apartment: Signing a lease for six months to a year or more.
  • Owning a Home: Purchasing a house with the intention of living in it for an extended period.
  • Long-Term Leases: Signing a lease for an extended period, often a year or more, rather than month-to-month.
  • Permanent Residence: Settling in a location for an indefinite period, often for work, family, or personal reasons.

Long-term housing arrangements typically involve more commitment and planning than short-term housing, and they often require more consideration of factors such as location, amenities, budget, and long-term goals.

Zillow

A leading online real estate marketplace.

Streeteasy

Find New York City apartments for rent and for sale at StreetEasy.

Apartments.com

Find apartments, homes, townhomes and condos for rent in your area.

Renthop

Search over 23,000 NYC apartments for rent with photos, floorplans, full addresses, and more.

NY - Gypsy Housing

Facebook group in NY state.