Abbreviations & Terms

Below is a list of the commonly used abbreviations & Terms used in the Apartment Insights publication and in the reports found on www.apartmentinsights.com. If you can not find the abbreviation or term you are looking for please contact us at: info@apartmentinsights.com.

Property Type:

Conventional

Projects other than the following three project types; primarily projects whose rental rates are not subject to government subsidy (may include Affordable Housing projects charging market rents), have long-term conventional leases, and charge market rents.

Subsidized

Projects where rental rates are subject to government agency subsidy for low income residents, including any Affordable Housing projects charging maximum rents set by government agency.

Apt/Hotel

Operates with weekly or daily rentals and does not accept monthly or long-term leases.

Student Hsg

Projects which typically rentby the bed(room) to college students.

Property Status:

Stabilized

is having once reached that point during a lease-up phase where net absorption is not positive for three consecutive months.

Lease-up

is an opening or re-opening of a project for lease until stabilization occurs.

Out-of-Service

property is non-operational.

Rents:

Gross

These are the market or asking rents.

Net

Rental amount after concessions have been deducted from gross rent.

Economic

Amount closer to what is being brought in for then unit type, taking in to account concessions & vacant units.

Construction

Construction - Style:

Garden

1-3 stories

Garden (Elv.)

1-3 stories with elevator

Midrise

4-7 stories

Mid (Elv.)

4-7 stories with elevator

High (Elv.)

8+ stories with elevator

Mixed

Multiple buildings with different styles

Construction - Building Type:

Blk&Stuc

Block with Stucco

Blk&Wdsd

Block & Wood Siding

Block

Block

Brick

Brick

Brk&Wdsd

Brick & Wood Siding

Concrete

Concrete

EIFS

Exterior Insulation & Finish System

F&S, Blk

Frame & Stucco, Block

F&S, Wds

Frame & Stucco, Wood Siding

Frm&Stuc

Frame & Stucco

FibrCmnt

Fiber Cement Siding

Marblcrete

Marblecrete

Other

Type not listed above

Rck&Wdsd

Rock & Wood Siding

Vinyl

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl,Wds

Vinyl & Wood Siding

Wood Side

Wood Siding

Construction - Roof Type:

Built-up

Built-up

Comp & Tile

Composite Shingle & Tile

Comp Shngl

Composite Shingle

Cncrte Shg

Concrete Shingle

Foam

Foam

Metal

Metal

Shgl & BU

Shingle & Built-up

Tile

Tile

Tile & BU

Tile & Built-up

Wd Shg & BU

Wood Shingle & Built-up

Wood Shngl

Wood Shingle

Other

Type not listed above

Parking:

Det Gar

enclosed garage structures detached from dwelling units.

Atch Gar

enclosed garage structures attached/connected to specific apartment.

Open

open, surface parking

Covered

covered carports or, if indicated in Comments, community garage parking

Utilities - Meters:

Utilities - Type:

Water Htr

water heater

E&G,

electric & gas

Elect

electric

Heat

heating

Cool

cooling

Plug In

plugs into electric outlet

Fan/Cen

air handled by fan on a central system

Hot Wa

hot water

Utilities - System:

Boiler/Ind

boiler system with individual meters or a combination of master metered boilers and individual meters in one property

Chiller

chiller system with master meter

Boiler

boiler system with master meter

Indiv

individual metered sytems

Utilities – Meters:

Indiv, Mstr

individual or master meters; or a combination of individual and master meters.

Master

master (one) meter

Utilities - Paid By:

Own

owner

Res

resident

Policies:

Applicant Fee

may include administrative, application and/or credit report fees.

Pets Allowed

"All" indicates any type of pet;


"Most" includes dogs and cats (most likely with size restrictions);


"Dog" means dogs only; "Cat" means cats only;


"Other" indicates pets other than cats or dogs;


"None" indicates no pets.

Pet Deposit

non-refundable amount is followed by an "N" and refundable by an "R."

Last Sale/Ownership

Amount

dollar amount.

Date

date of transaction, generally the date of recordation.

$/Unit;$/SF

price per unit and price per square foot of the last sale if it has been identified as an arms-length transaction. All other transactions will reflect "N/A."

Method - type of ownership entity.

Ltd P

Limited Partnership

Gen P

General Partnership

Corp

Corporation

Trust

Trust

JV

Joint Venture

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

Indiv

Individual

Unkn

Unknown

LLC

Limited Liability Company

Financing Type

Conv

Conventional

Bond

Bond

HUD

Housing & Urban Development

Unkn

Unknown

Latest Event - tracks distress situations.

Notice of Sale

Date it will occur (Default)

Bankruptcy Chap 11

Date filed

Bankruptcy Chap 7

Date filed

Receiver Appointed

Date of actual property takeover

Amenities:

All of the amenities within each apartment (unit) and on the property (complex) are indicated in abbreviated form due to the vast number of options. Following is a description of the abbreviations used.

Units

9FS

9 Foot Ceiling-Some

9FT

9 Foot Ceiling

AC

Air Conditioning

ACO

Air Conditioning-Optional

ACS

Air Conditioning-Some

BPS

Private Balcony/Patio-Some

BT

Bluetooth Speakers

BTS

Bluetooth Speakers-Some

CF

Ceiling Fans

CFO

Ceiling Fans-Optional

CFS

Ceiling Fans-Some

CM

Crown Molding

CNT

Stone Counters

CTO

Cable, Satellite or Direct T.V.-Optional

CTV

Cable T.V./Direct T.V. or Satellite

DB

Doorbell

DBS

Doorbell-Some

DL

Pendant Lighting

DLS

Pendant Lighting-Some

DSP

Disposal

DSS

Disposal-Some

DW

Dishwasher

DWS

Dishwasher-Some

FFR

Frost-free Refrigerator

FP

Fireplace

FPO

Fireplace-Optional

FPS

Fireplace-Some

FRS

Frost-free Refrigerator-Some

GAR

Attached Garage

GRO

Attached Garage-Optional

GRS

Attached Garage-Some

HF

Hardwood Floors

ICE

Ice Maker

IMS

Ice Maker-Some

KE

Keyless Entry

KI

Kitchen Island

KIS

Kitchen Island-Some

MB

Mini-blinds

MBS

Mini-Blinds-Some

MTS

Masonry Tile Floors

MW

Microwave

MWO

Microwave-Optional

MWS

Microwave-Some

PBP

Private Balcony/Patio

PE

Private Entry

PES

Private Entry-Some

RT

Roman Tub

RTS

Roman Tub-Some

SA

Stainless Steel Appliances

SAS

Stainless Steel Appliances-Some

SCO

Self-cleaning Oven

SH

SmartHome-System

SHS

SmartHome-System-Some

SNS

Stone Counters-Some

SOS

Self-cleaning Oven-Some

SS

Security System

SSO

Security System-Optional

SSS

Security System-Some

STG

Storage

STO

Storage-Optional

STS

Storage-Some

SWD

Stacked Washer/Dryer

SWO

Stacked Washer/Dryer-Optional

SWS

Stacked Washer/Dryer-Some

T1

T1 Line (or high speed internet connection)

T1O

T1 Line-Optional

T1S

T1 Line-Some

TB

Kitchen Backsplash

UCL

Under-Cabinet Lighting

UO

USB Outlet

VB

Vertical Blinds

VBS

Vertical Blinds-Some

VCS

Vaulted Ceilings-Some

VLT

Vaulted Ceilings

WD

Washer/Dryer

WDH

Washer/Dryer Hook-ups

WDS

Washer/Dryer-Some

WDO

Washer/Dryer-Optional

WHS

Washer/Dryer Hook-ups-Some

WI

Walk-in Closets

WIS

Walk-in Closets-Some

WPS

Walk-in Pantry-Some

Complex

BB

Basketball Court(s)

BBQ

Barbecue Area(s)

BIL

Billiards

BR

Bike Repair Area

BS

Bike Storage

CBN

Cabanas

CCA

Car Care Area

CLB

Clubhouse/Recreation Room

CRM

Computer Room/ Business Center

EC

Electric Car Charging Station

ES

Energy Star Certified

FPP

Fire Pit-Place

GR

Game Room

HB

Handball Court

HS

Horseshoes

JOG

Jogging Trail

KIT

Kitchen/Wet Bar

LD

LEED Certified

LND

Laundry Room(s)

OCA

Outdoor Community Area

OK

Outdoor Kitchen

PL

Parcel Lockers

PLY

Playground(s)

PP

Pet Park

PUT

Putting Green

PW

Pet Wash Area

RAC

Racquetball Court(s)

RCP

Recreation Program

RD

Rooftop Deck

SAU

Sauna(s)

SBD

Shuffleboard

SC

Sport Court(s)

SCP

Security Patrol

SG

Limited Access Gate or Controlled Building Access

SLN

Beauty Salon

SP

Swimming Pool(s)

SPA

Spa(s)

SPH

Heated Swimming Pool(s)

TEN

Tennis Court(s)

THR

Theater

VB

Volleyball Court(s)

WER

Weight/Exercise Room/ Fitness Center

WF

WiFi Common Area

YS

Yoga/Spin Room

Model

Unit Type

Flat -

apartment units constructed in more than one story.

TH -

townhouse construction wherein the individual unit occupies more than one-story.

Loft -

more than one story with the second story containing no enclosed rooms.

One Stry -

apartment units constructed in only one story.

House –

detached house



Size -

the actual or estimated square footage; livable/net square footage has been used whenever attainable.



Rents -

"Furn" reflects rents for furnished units and "Unfurn" for unfurnished units. In the event that the rent for a particular model varies, the lowest rate is shown in the model information section, and the high rent, with an explanation for the variance in rents, is noted in the "Comments" section.



Deposits -

refundable security deposits.

Redec Fee -

Non-refundable redecorating/cleaning fees. May reflect non-refundable administrative fees.

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