Montauk is a polished business template that’s easy to setup and comes with many customization options. Montauk is prized by independent businesses for its flexibility, clean layouts, and professional style.

THE RENTAL PROCESS

TIMING - The NYC rental market moves quickly. An apartment will often be made available 30 days before a move-in date, so it is advisable to begin looking for an apartment 30 days in advance of your projected move-in date.

ATTENDING SHOWINGS -

APPLYING FOR AN APARTMENT - control the amount of space between the page content and the edge of the canvas.

APPROVAL - control the amount of space at the top of the site above the canvas.

FUNDS NEEDED- control the amount of spacing at the bottom of the header, above the navigation.

LEASE SIGNING- determines the amount of space at the top and bottom of the page as well as the space below the Page Banner.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

APPLYING FOR AN APARTMENT MEANS GATHERING MULTIPLE DOCUMENTS. BELOW IS A CHECKLIST OF THE MOST COMMONLY REQUIRED:

  • COPY OF PHOTO ID.

  • COPIES OF LAST 2 PAY STUBS

  • COPIES OF LAST 2 BANK STATEMENTS

  • COPIES OF LAST 2 1040 TAX FORMS

  • TYPED LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT-Signed by a superior and printed on company letterhead; letter must state salary, employment date and position.

  • CERTIFIED CHECK TO PAY FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT

  • CERTIFIED CHECK FOR 1st MONTHS RENT

  • A CREDIT SCORE SHOWING GOOD OR EXCELLENT CREDIT

  • ANNUAL INCOME THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS A MINIMUM OF 40X THE MONTHLY RENT

SELF-EMPLOYED RENTERS ALSO NEED :

  • FIRST PAGE AND SIGNATURE PAGE OF YOUR LAST FEDERAL TAX RETURN

  • VERIFICATION OF ANNUAL INCOME FROM THE LAST TAX YEAR FROM YOUR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD

FOR PERSONAL GUARANTORS:

  • THE EXACT SAME DOCUMENTS AS THE APPLICANT ARE REQUIRED

  • ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AS PRESCRIBED BY THE LANDLORD

  • ANNUAL INCOME THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS 80X THE MONTHLY RENT.

IF NEEDED SOME LANDLORDS WILL EXCEPT THIRD-PARTY GUARANTORS.

Index Styles

(custom gallery)

Index Thumb Title Color - sets the color of the thumbnail title for each index item.

Index Thumb Background Color - sets the color behind the thumbnail image for each index item.

Index Thumb Titles - choose the font and size used for the thumbnail title text.

Index Sidebar Width - sets the width of the sidebar displaying the title and description of the item.

Thumbnails Per Row - controls the number of columns used on your Index page.

Thumbnail Ratio - sets the size and shape of the thumbnail images based on a ratio. 

 

Thumbnail Padding - controls the amount of space in between each index item thumbnail image.

Thumbnail Opacity - sets the initial amount of transparency that should be used on index item thumbnail images.

Thumbnail Hover Opacity - sets the transparency of the thumbnail image on hover.

Project Layout - determines the position of the sidebar displaying the title and description of the item.

Thumbnails on Open Page - show or hide the index thumbnails at the bottom of an index item view.

Hide Thumbnail Titles - toggle the display of the thumbnail title for each index item. 

Blog Styles

Blog Post Title - sets the font of the article title.

Blog Page Width - determine the width for the blog content area different from that of the page content width.

Blog Post Spacing - controls the amount of space between each blog post on the list view.

Hide Article Author - toggles the display of the article author with the date under the article title.

 

Product Styles

Product Background Color - sets the color behind the product image.

Product Overlay Color - sets the color of the overlay when product list titles are set to 'overlay.'

Products Per Row - determines the number of products shown per line on the product list.

Product List Titles - controls the position of the product title on the product list.

Product List Alignment - sets the text alignment of the product title on the product list.

Product Item Size - select an image ratio for the product photo on the product list. 

Product Image Auto Crop - determines whether product images fill the image area or fit within.

Product Gallery Size - select an image ratio for the product gallery on the product item page.

Product Gallery Auto Crop - determines whether product images fill the gallery area or fit within.

Show Product Price - shows the price on the product list page when enabled.

Show Product Item Nav - shows the 'back to shop' link on the product item page. 

Event Styles

 Event Time Format - toggle between 24 hour or AM/PM for event times.

Event Icons - enable icons on the address and event time display.

Event Thumbnails - show an image thumbnail in list view.

Event Thumbnail Size - controls the size (ratio width:height) of the event thumbnail image.

Event Date Label - enable date overlay on top of event thumbnail.

Event Date Label Time - include the time of the event with the date overlay.

Event Excerpts - show optional excerpt text of events on the list view when present.

Event List Date - show the full event date (day, month, year) of the event on the list view. 

Event List Time - show the time range (start time-end time) of the event on the list view.

Event List Address - show the event location address when present.

Event iCal/gCal Links - show links to add events to Apple or Google calendars.

Event Like and Share Buttons - show Squarespace simple like and share buttons on events.

Event Calendar Compact View - enable a simpler calendar view optimized for smal

Event List Compact View - enable a simple stacked view of events in the list view.

Event Calendar Compact View - enable a simpler calendar view optimized for smaller areas. 

In Depth Guide

Our Customer Care team has created a very useful guide on Using the Montauk Template if you'd like a more in-depth look.