Help--buildings/Manhattan 'hoods that allow large dogs

Why would you keep a large dog in a studio...that's so cruel to the animal.

#2, come on. You have no clue what the dog's living conditions are. For all you know, #1 takes the dog running 5 miles a day, goes to the park twice a day and has a dog walker. Lots of dogs spend time in crates for parts of the day, whether in the city or the suburbs. So, maybe ask some questons before call somebody an animal abuser.

OP, are you working with a broker? Might be worth having one take you around to open houses, give you advice, steer you towards buildings that allow dogs. And it wouldn't cost you anything.

OP here. Brokers DO cost me $ so as a buyer, I don't use 'em. Don't need 'em. #2, our dog is with us nearly 24 hours a day, I have that kind of lifestyle. IMHO no dog should be left alone all day regardless of size. These are social creatures.

Now, um, how about a real answer to the question? :)

OP, if you're looking to buy then why would the broker cost you $$? The broker splits the commission with the seller's broker.

OUR DOG..that means you have more than one person living in a studio with a LARGE DOG. That is cruel for the dog...Give the dog to someone in the country and get a turtle.

Hey #2/8:

My boyfriend and I live with our Harlequin Great Dane in a 550 S.f. studio and we're all super happy - so eat my handbag, bitch!

I once looked at a building on 79th all the way east. Every apartment had a dog. As I walked by with my dog, each dog barked at him. I love dogs, but I swear that building would be like living in the pound!!

#9...you and your boyfriend are happy...let's hear from the great dane.

250 Mercer St. allows any size dog, and I have a great studio apartment for sale there...905B, just listed w. Bellmarc. And I totally agree with commenter #3.

A studio apartment with two people and a GREAT DANE...THAT IS ANIMAL ABUSE.

We have two greyhounds and live in a 700 sq ft apartment. They sleep on their beds all day and love it, many big dogs are much low ebergy dogs than say the smaller jack russells. We got them when we had a 1400 sq ft place. What is more irresponsible - letting them live in a 700 sq ft with you and a life they can live out, or in a small crate at a shelter till they are put to sleep?

Alot of people are going too far here. Assuming the large dogs are being taken out often (or as often as they like) and are living with people who love them and who they love, life is good. And as for anyone who suggests giving the dog away to someone with more space in the country???!!!!!Giving the dog away!!!You don't give pets away--they are family. This dog would be miserable confused and traumatized to lose their family.THAT would be far crueler to the dog.

BTW I remember seeing a broker from one of the largish brokerage firms (like bellmarc or halstead i think) who bills himself as the pet friendly broker. Do any of you know who I mean?In any event, a broker would help here and be able to submit toyou only those listings which allow large dogs.

Original Poster here -- I ended up looking higher north, to the Upper East Side, and am planning on signing a contract on Monday. In general, what I've found is that the more high income areas are more open minded about over 30 pound dogs.

As for "working" with a broker, buyers should not/do not "work" with a broker. Brokers represent the SELLER and work for THEMSELVES. Novice buyers should write that down on a piece of paper and tape it around their wrist as they visit apartments. And, never fall in love with a place until you own it.

Regarding size of dog and apartment -- sorry, but that has nothing to do with anything, and just indicates you don't have much experience with dogs, or perhaps are afraid of big dogs. I've rescued dogs and cats all my life -- I would never buy a purebred puppy, too many wonderful pets are destroyed each day for that, in my opinion. My sister works very hard saving greyhounds off of the track, she's an officer with the local organization, you would not believe how calm these dogs are after that life! They place greyhounds in apartments all the time and the dogs THRIVE.

I've thought about this big dog issue & I know that dogs are pack animals & I think that they live in dens in the wild. A den, to me, is a cave or hole & it would seem that they would be rather crowded together in their den. Also, dogs often want to crawl onto the bed & be close at night when they could have the whole rest of the house if they wanted it. As long as they're getting plenty of exercise, they're probably quite happy in a small environment & if their 'pack' is all together, they're probably thrilled.
Thanx for the feedback, op, & good luck!

OP, a buyer's broker works for YOU the buyer. And it doesn't cost you anything as they split the commision w/the listing agent.

My point in suggesting is that the right one can assist you with finding an apt that suits your needs instead of relying on message boards. Most brokers will take one buyers as clients and it wouldn't cost you.

Not all buyers find benefit but some do. So while you 'poo poo' a suggestion you shouldn't misinform.

...and you should probably make sure your broker is a dog owner too ;-)