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16 May 2024
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My wife and I have a two bedroom apt in a quiet , residential neighborhood, and need someone to work with me on home repairs. Duties include; cleaning, organizing, help installing cabinets, and other maintenance. You must be able to lift up to 25 kilos, climb a ladder and use power tools. Four hours a day , 5 days a week with flexible scheduling. Food choices can be accommodated. You would have your own bedroom/office with internet.
The house is located about four blocks from the train. It is a 45 minute train ride to anywhere in Manhattan . The fare is $2.75. There is also a coach bus that is $6.75.
We are one mile from The Bronx Zoo and the NY Botanical Garden. I like growing mushrooms, ukulele, boxing, photography, video production, riding motorcycles, restoring old sports cars.
We cannot accommodate smokers or pets. We can only host a single person. Available immediatrly.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a born and bred New Yorker. Every year I am available to show people around NY. I have membership to the New York Botanical Garden. I have been active on the couchsurfing hosting site since 2012 with over 165 references.
Help
Help with a few home repair projects, painting and plastering. Experience preferred.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Private bedroom in apt, WiFi, streaming services, air conditioning., shared living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen
What else ...
Public bus is one block away. Train is five blocks away and goes into Manhattan. The Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden, and parks are walking distance.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good internet , office space with scanner and printer.
Space for parking camper vans
I will assist campervans and RVs, with water, electricity, sewage, and street parking.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours, 5 days a week, flexible schedule
Feedback (11)
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He will be welcomed back anytime.
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I went with my friend Ana and we sail and talk along the afternoon, sharing beers and stories, seeing the houses of Long Island.
Not work at all, just fun and laughts with Alan.
(For a moment my friend and I felt unconfortable because the conversation turns into a sexual-party topic for almos 2 hours, but I guess that's another… read more
I came to New York and stood only one night at the boat. I slept under the stars on a boat, just amazing.
Thank you so much for this experience.
I soon will come back