We also tried to book this apartment and thank god our son found out it was a scam. This was the information sent to us:
Thanks for your Interest...... This Vacation Apartment will be free for your dates ,5 november until 10 november ,5-nights = $275 ($55 a night)... Sorry ,but the apartment have to be booked down upon arrival ... If you are really interested, you`ll need to quickly make a Down Payment to Book the Apartment for your dates....
To make the RESERVATION, 50% of the Rental fee ($137) + $300 a Refundable damage deposit is required = $437 ..
-Floor Area: * 950 sq ft
-Address: * 246 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, USA
-Theme: * family * luxury/Vacation * business/shopping...
-General: * towels provided * air-conditioning * central heating * telephone * linens provided * Washing Machine and Dryer
-Kitchen: * oven * 4 ring stove * dish washer * freezer * microwave * refrigerator * hob * Utensils and all whats needed in a modern Kitchen. Front aspect sash window, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap over, integrated four ring hob with extractor fan over, integrated oven/grill, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, integrated washing machine, wall mounted and low level storage units, breakfast bar, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, tiled floor.
-Living Room: * sofa bed * comfy seating for 5 people, three front aspect sash windows, fitted wardrobes, wiring for ceiling lighting
-Dining: * dining area * seating for 4 people
-Bathrooms: (Guest Cloakroom) * WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap over, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, tiled floor.
En Suite Bathroom: *Front aspect sash window, panelled bath with mixer tap and wall mounted shower over, wash hand basin with mixer tap over and storage cupboard under, WC with concealed cistern, bidet, recessed low voltage halogen spotlights, tiled floor.
-Bedrooms:
* 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people.. Front aspect sash window, fitted wardrobes, ceiling lighting.
* Bedroom 1 - 1 King, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, SINGLE ROLL AWAY BED UPON REQUEST.
* THIS APARTMENT CAN SLEEP A MAXIMUM OF 4 ADULTS AND 1 CHILD UNDER 10 YEARS OLD.
-Entertainment:
* stereo system * radio * satellite or cable * Flat screen TV (Both in Living room and Bedroom) * CD * single home theater system
-Internet Access:
* 24/7 internet access * wireless broadband
-Suitability:
* children welcome * wheelchair inaccessible * suitable for elderly or infirm * pets allowed
Notes: THIS FLAT IS LOCATED ON THE TENTH FLOOR. THE BUILDING HAS TWO ELEVATOR BANKS AND ONE OF THE ELEVATORS WILL DROP YOU IN FRONT OF THE FLAT...
More Photos attached......The Remaining 50% Balance will be paid when you arrive to the Apartment and Your Damage security deposit of $300 will be refunded to you on your Departure date... Please let me know your interest as soon as possible, You need to secure down the Apartment before your arrival, Let me know so that i can send you a Booking Agreement Form and Payment procedure is Western Union Or Money Gram Money Transfer......My Lawyer is to receive the payment and sign the Booking Agreement Form......He lives in Virginia and handle things for me......I will send his information that you will need to make payment along with the Booking Agreement Form.
Lastly, I added 1 of my past tenants, if you`d need references.
Mr Joe Martins and family from Indiana stayed 3 weeks.
Email Address ----
[email protected]
DECIDE ASAP.
Jerry
718-713-5404
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/1972886247