Finding a dog-friendly apartment in Manhattan is frustrating – but it’s funny.
When broker David Calderazzo found an apartment that accepted one dog for a client with two dogs, the dogs made such a doggone good first impression that the landlord allowed both. But, as client and landlord were inspecting the apartment kitchen the pooches inconspicuously decided to lift their legs and… oh no! Fortunately, the landlord only charged three months extra security!
Then there was the irate landlord who, screaming at David, would accept any dog, but not the diplomat owners.
Despite any mishaps, David’s stories are success stories. For thirteen years he has been finding apartments for dogs and even diplomats. With a 1% chance of independently finding a place that allows dogs, David recommends going through a broker like himself, who is experienced in finding animal-friendly apartments. Inexperienced brokers may forget about your canine counterpart and find a dog-unfriendly building.
To make a good first impression, David advises, neither dog nor owner should jump on anyone or anything. With co-op boards, owner should be particularly boring and dog practically sedate.
Then, when you land that perfect pooch palace through David, fluffy can expect a doggy-basket of housewarming surprises.
San Francisco
It is surprising that in a city as conscientious as San Francisco, canines have been left by the wayside.
Although considered a pet friendly city, there is a dearth of leash-less dog runs, parks and public places that respect its animal inhabitants’ rights to liberty and the pursuit of a Frisbee. Tired of noosing their loved-ones, dog owners are now throwing their political weight, and their demands will play an important role in the upcoming mayoral election.
At the vanguard of this canine consciousness is 543
Howard St., the first outspoken pet friendly building in San Francisco. Building realtor David Klein says owner Erik Robbins decided on a pet friendly policy so his dog Attila could come to work, and to have a work place where people “can bring their dog and not feel like a crim-inal.”
The building’s pet policies are as open as its pet friendly declaration. Pets are expected to behave as they would at home: cooperative and clean as not to disturb the work place. For security purposes, pictures of pet and owner will be on file at the front desk. Guards will know which pet and which owner belong together lest anyone try to leave alone or with someone else. And to add milk to the bone, there will be a 35×15 square foot leash-less dog run on the public access rooftop for the dogs to soak up some sun or squeeze in a workout on their lunch break!
“Dogs,” Mr. Klein rightly puts, “provide emotional support and camaraderie.” It’s about time office build-ings, like 543 Howard St. respect this amity that is the foundation of dog-owner relationships by allowing dogs into the work place. Let’s hope this open policy and consideration catch on in office buildings around the country.
Contact: David Klein
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