Affordable room available in West Oakland

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This household is both Queer, and Kinky and we are looking for the same in a housemate.

Room is 13'x 10' 8" (~139 sq ft) plus a ~2x7 foot (~14 sq ft) closet, this room has direct access to the 200 sq ft balcony that is shared by with me. The balcony is full of plants and furniture with a seating and dining area. There is no space for more balcony furniture but if you like to garden there's room for a bit more in the way of plants.

Housemates A: mid 30's non-binary omnisexual - often spends nights and weekends away. Me (Chaz): late 50s male gay - almost always home (work remotely) and am around to receive deliveries for the house during the day. Gets out some evenings and weekends. Pets: Maisy, Nugget & Molly are the 3 four-legged furry friends that live with us. All three are very friendly and affectionate, though Nugget barks at newcomers for a while, he's harmless and just wants to be picked up and held within licking distance of your nose. We believe we are at the maximum number of pets allowed by property management but if you have a small dog, we'll beg them to consider it. No cats though (I'm allergic and Nugget is not cat safe).

You'd be sharing a bathroom with A, they are female presenting non-binary and you need to be comfortable with that. They are also a hairstylist and roomies get free haircuts, and a discounted rate on other services like hair coloring. Part of the living room is used as their salon, and it helps to make up for the tiny bedroom they are in and the lack of access to the balcony.

Location - We are on Peralta Street near 14th street, a 10 minute walk to West Oakland BART, 4 blocks to the Sunday farmer's market and the Prescott Food Hall (recently opened) with several restaurants and a taproom. We are 5 blocks from the Oakland Ballers ballpark. This is a safe neighborhood with friendly neighbors some of whom have been here for decades, others more recent transplants. It is rapidly gentrifying, so get in while the rents are still affordable.

The specifics: Total rent is $2987.85. There is an additional $45 dollar charge for pent rent that A and C pay. Rent includes Water and Trash. Internet is $20/mo each for Sonic 10gigabit fiber, PG&E runs from ~$80 each May-Nov and closer to ~$130 each Mid-November to end of April). Housecleaning Service: $60 each every 4 weeks (13 times a year). Laundry: not only is it on site, it's in unit and free to use.

Room available is $950 with $950 deposit. All applicants must submit an application to the property management pay the processing fee (~$40-50) and meet their credit score requirement. As previously mentioned although pets are allowed, we're currently at the maximum of 3.

Lastly, the furniture in the living and dining rooms belong to the outgoing housemate and will be taken with them, so if you have a couch or a dining table and chairs, we have the space for them.