Glossary

Alcove — an alcove apartment is a hybrid floor plan of a one bedroom and an efficiency apartment. Other uses for an alcove are; home office, sitting area, dining room, etc.

Amenities — pool, Jacuzzi, playground, covered parking, BBQ grills, crown moldings, microwave ovens, and generally anything that comes with the apartment without additional costs other than rent.

Balcony -an exterior patio, usually covered, on upper levels of an apartment unit.

Condo — generally in a Condominium project, owners hold title to their units plus a percentage of the entire project in common with all other owners.

Courtyard-a common area between apartment buildings generally with grassy areas with trees & shrubs.

Efficiency — generally small (350 to 450 square feet in size.) The efficiency apartment conjoins the living room and bedroom together and includes a small kitchen, bathroom and closet.

Garden Apartment — Generally one to three floors and access by way of stairs to the upper units. Typically has a larger footprint than a mid or high rise and will include courtyards or grassy areas with trees. Also called a walk-up apartment.

Garden bathtub — an oversized tub that may be oval in shape.

Half bath — a bathroom consisting of a toilet and a sink only. Common installations are within Town Home units on the lower floor.

High Ceilings — generally nine feet and higher. Newer constructed apartments are typically constructed with high ceilings.

High-rise-ten floors or more with elevator service.

Loft — A floor consisting of an open space just below the roof. Usually consisting of an unpartitioned room that overlooks the living room downstairs.

Mid-rise — a four to ten floor building with elevator service. A mid or high rise apartment takes less land to build than a typical three story Garden apartment.

Pet policy — generally owner/manager charges a one time pet deposit of which some may be non-refundable and/or may charge an actual pet fee consisting of an additional monthly fee.

Studio — see efficiency

Senior Housing — an age-restricted apartment community housing with for older adults who are able to care for themselves. Some additional services such as meals or transportation may/may not be provided.

Tax Credit apartments — (LIHTC) Low Income Housing Tax Credit program provides low income housing for section 8 housing voucher holders, or anyone with an (AMFI )Area family median income of less than 60% or some may be 50%.

Town Homes — mostly are regarded as a two story apartment whereby the living room, kitchen and a half bath are down stairs and the bedrooms are upstairs.