Posts about 520 Park Apartments in Mount Vernon

Working From Home

For those of you who work from home, you've likely settled into your routine and rarely take your work elsewhere. But what happens when your roommate suddenly takes up guitar lessons? Or your dog won't shut up about the poodle he spots in the parking lot? You need a retreat, and now. But what other wifi-enabled building also houses the gadgets and supplies necessary to get your job done? If you've never taken advantage of 520 Park Avenue 's community Business Center, now's the time! By working from the comfort of our Business Center, you'll obviously see an immediate difference in your bank account, and you're saving yourself from the suit and polished shoes every day. And have you noticed you're even saving on food? But if you visit our Business Center, you'll get free coffee to boot! In the Business Center, you have the quiet and privacy you need to get your work done, but company is there when and if you need it! Between the office staff and other residents coming and going, you'll get the human interaction everyone needs without the bother of colleagues a few feet away from you constantly. I bet you don't know anyone who enjoys meetings. (No amount of free coffee and donuts can make up for having to sit in a stuffy conference room next to the pen-clicking guy from sales!) When you work remotely, you'll not only be able to choose your breakfast and your seat, but you can also be much more effective. With just a few clicks, you can have 10 people on a video call that'll probably last just 15 minutes instead of 45. And you can use the chat function in the video call to quickly share docs (forget making copies or having everyone search their emails) or to add important comments without interrupting anyone. Good thing we have such fast internet and WiFi, huh? You'll also learn to avoid being distracted by your TV at home or your next load of laundry. And, in fact, you should find yourself getting more done when you work outside the home, but not necessarily in the office. That's because you can control your working situation much more, you don't have to worry about co-workers stopping by to "just ask a quick question" (and 20 minutes later...), obligatory socializing when you grab more coffee, or offending someone by shutting the door to your office. When you're remote and need to really concentrate, you can just change your status in the group chat to "do not disturb" and buckle down. Even if you don't want to work in our Business Center every day, it's here for you when you're ready for a change of scenery! And it comes with free coffee (and sometimes some leftover treats!), company when you want it, and every office supply you would need to get your work done.

Easy Workouts in the Fitness Center

You pass by it every day - that door in the building marked "Fitness Center." Isn't it about time you used it? Many ignore their community's fitness center, opting either for larger, full-service gyms or forgoing exercise altogether. But what 520 Park Avenue 's fitness center lacks in equipment, it makes up for in convenience - it's open 24/7, just steps from your door! And through the useful tips below on how to take advantage of the fitness center, you'll be breaking a sweat in no time. One benefit an on-site gym offers is that residents rarely overlap with other tenants, meaning you can run your own interval-training workout (like the ones listed below) using multiple pieces of equipment at a time. Each workout can be scaled for either the fitness fanatic or the absolute beginner. Let's Start With The Basics It is suggested that a regimen of bodyweight movements done in a small space can be made more difficult by simply adding weight. Things like squats , pushups and lunges can be easily learned, then you drill on the mechanics and get it right before going more intense. Making sure you're doing each exercise right is key, especially in a space where you'll typically be working out alone. You can't throw weights in your hands if you don't know the proper way to squat. Focus On Your Core Your core is like your car's transmission; it's where much of your power comes from when you exercise. Concentration on exercises from your core to your extremities, avoiding machines that take away any core stabilization - and avoiding targeted movements like bicep curls. Instead, focus on the way you feel opposed to the way you think you'll look. Keep Track Of Everything Another perk of having the fitness center to yourself is there's no one to compete with, it's just you against yourself. One of the best ways to keep yourself motivated is by measuring your own fitness level. If you keep track of everything you do and then revisit it, you can see yourself building results. By setting a tangible goal and keeping on top of yourself, you're going to perform and feel better. Here are a few self-propelled workouts to test in Overlook's fitness center. Give them a try, you might surprise yourself. In 10 minutes, complete as many rounds as possible of: Beginner: 5 sit-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 walking lunges Advanced: 5 v-ups , 10 man-makers with dumbbells, 15 walking lunges with dumbbells Complete three rounds, as fast as possible of: Beginner: 10 squat jumps, 100m sprint on the treadmill Advanced: 10 goblet squats , 100m sprint Four 400m runs on treadmill with a two-minute rest in between run. Complete all movements as quickly as possible: Beginner: 100 squats for time, pausing at the start of every minute to complete four burpees Amateur: 100 dumbbell front squats, pausing at the start of every minute to complete four burpees.

Apartment Hunting Checklist

Apartment hunting can be a fun and exciting experience, especially if it's your first one. But there's so much to look for and so many questions to ask when touring different communities that it can be difficult to keep track of it all. Lucky for you, we've put together a checklist of what to do before and during your tour at each place. Bring a notepad with you, or enter all of the information into your phone or tablet--you'll be glad you did. And you're already off to a good start if you're reading this; it means you've looked into one of the best apartment communities in Baltimore! Bring a camera and flashlight or use them on your smart phone. Take photos to remind yourself about the place and to document any issues. And if you end up signing a lease, your photos will document the rental's conditions before you moved in. If possible, visit the building and spend time in the neighborhood both day and night. It might be much noisier at night than during the workday, and you'll want to be sure you feel safe and comfortable with the area. Ask if the building is submetered, meaning the individual tenants receive bills from each utility (electricity, natural gas, water). If so, ask to see recent bills to get an estimate of costs. Read reviews of the buildings online. Look for reviewers who provide pros and cons, not just a rant. Walk through the actual unit you'll be renting, not just a model, especially if the building is not brand new. You'll want to make sure there are no lingering scents of pets or smoke. Last, but certainly not least, ask to see the lease. Then don't just look it, read it - even the fine print. If there's something you don't like or understand, talk about it with the leasing specialist or property manager. 520 Park Avenue

Cooking Hacks to Save You Money

Living in such a fast-paced, exciting urban area, it's easy to get carried away with experiencing everything it has to offer, especially the restaurants. But dining out every meal can burn a large hole in your pocket, fast, and can put you in a compromising position with your health & weight. Some argue cooking at home is inconvenient, time-consuming and soaks up what little space you have in your city side apartment. Luckily there are ways to hack the system and cenare all-interno (dine inside) on little money, with no fancy gadgets necessary, and save yourself some calories to boot. Here are some genius at-home cooking tips from the experts at Food & Wine . Breakfast: Poaching the perfect egg is easier than it looks. The secret is starting with a simple household ingredient: distilled white vinegar. First, soak your eggs in the vinegar for about five minutes. Crack our egg into a small dish or bowl, making sure not to break the yolk. With a pan of simmering water on the stove, slide your egg from the dish into the water. You'll notice it immediately begin to cook; use a spoon to move it around the water to cook evenly. After about four minutes, remove it from the water with your spoon and your egg is perfectly poached and ready to eat. Fresh, homemade pancakes are delicious and fun to make, but they often leave a big mess in your kitchen that you won't enjoy cleaning up later. Make it mess free by throwing your ingredients in a zip-lock bag and mix your batter either with a whisk or kneading it by hand. Gather the batter into one corner so it resembles a cake-icing bag and cut the tip. This provides you with the ability to make perfectly round pancakes, just the size you want, or even create other shapes like hearts, diamonds, or whatever you come up with! Lunch: Deviled eggs are a summertime staple and a beloved treat among folks of all ages. But the only thing worse than having bits of shell stuck to your hard-boiled egg, is mangling the egg whites while trying to make your precious picnic favorite. Using a simple household teaspoon will help you effortlessly peel your hard-boiled egg and make your life simpler. Take the cooked egg and hit the bottom of it (the widest part) on your counter or hard surface. Gently peel away only a small portion of the shell. Take the teaspoon and slide it under the thin layer of skin that sits between shell and egg. Carefully move the spoon around the egg to remove the skin and shell. Voila! The hardest part about eating kiwi is cutting off the tough skin and wasting most of your fruit in the process. Similar to the hard-boiled egg, cut off the stem-end of the kiwi, only about 1/8 of an inch. Then take your teaspoon and slide it under the skin, moving it around the whole thing until it lifts away. You can gauge your progress by using your thumb and feeling for the spoon underneath the skin, careful not to press it into the fruit. Pinch the kiwi out of its skin and there you have it, effortless fresh fruit. Sandwiches always taste better on a fresh baguette from the local bakery. But if you've had your loaf long enough that it begins to sag and the ends are hard, it's no longer fresh and appetizing. Or is it? Next time your baguette has gone stale, run some water over the loaf to lightly coat it. Throw it in the oven at 450 degrees for 5-7 minutes. When it comes out, the exterior should crackle and crunch when you press it, and the inside should be soft and fluffy. Dinner: Oyster Bars do all the work for you, and for good reason--it's hard to shuck an oyster shell. However, you can save money by eating the delicate meat at home, and with this tip you won't kill yourself trying to pry it open. If a stubborn one is giving you trouble, pop it in the microwave for about twenty seconds. The heat will help expand the oyster shell and make it easier for you to crack it open. Then, using a knife, insert it at the hinge, where the top and bottom shell meet. Once the knife is partially in, use a turning motion of the wrist to open it the rest of the way, almost as if you were turning a door knob. But you'll want to make sure your wrist does not bend, and that your whole arm is creating this motion. If that still doesn't work, though, throw in the towel and head over to Ryleigh's before you hurt yourself. Dinner parties aren't complete without decadent gourmet cheeses as an appetizer. But cutting these soft cheeses smoothly and cleanly is sometimes difficult and can mangle your expensive Brie. Using simple unflavored dental floss will solve that issue. Just as you would floss your teeth, wrap the ends around your fingers so the string is taut, and slide it down the roll of cheese until it breaks through the other side, a clean cut. For triangular cuts, place the floss at the ends of the triangle, long-ways. Criss-cross the two ends as the string moves along the cheese smoothly. And there you have it, clean cut cheese for your party platter. Poaching salmon is one of the healthiest ways to prepare this delicious fish. An easy and mess-free way to poach salmon is by placing the filets in a zip-lock bag (add seasonings and lemons, if desired) and lowering them into a boiling pan of water. After a few minutes, remove the bag from the water with tongs, and pinch the ends of the salmon while still in the bag. If it begins to flake away, the filet is cooked and is ready to serve medium rare. For medium or medium well, place the bag back in the water for a few more minutes. Now that you have a few cooking hacks under your belt, you can skip the pricey plated dinner and host your own gourmet meal right in your 520 Park Avenue apartment home.

The Benefits of EFT

As with most recurring payments, using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to take care of your monthly rent can make things convenient and simple. Think about it. All it takes is the one-time task of signing our form. But is it a good idea for everyone? Of course it is! Here's a look at the benefits of EFT. EFT can save you time Not only is it convenient, but it also can give you peace of mind that your bill is getting paid, all without you having to lift a finger. Plus, it can give you a few extra moments of free time since there's no need for stamps or pesky trips to the mailbox. There's no risk of forgetting your rent EFT ensures that your rent is always paid on time each and every month. A history of on-time payments may improve your credit score, but conversely, late and/or missing payments could really hurt your score. With EFT payments, there's nothing left to chance. Whether you're swamped with a big deadline for work or you're off on vacation, there's no risk of you forgetting to pay on time. Secure payments can give you peace of mind With EFT, you're paying from our secured 520 Park Avenue site designed for this type of activity and with the appropriate security to give you peace of mind. IT'S FREE! Some companies charge a fee to utilize automatic bill pay, but not us! By signing up for EFT, your rent will be taken automatically each month with no hidden fees! In summation, using automatic EFT could help protect your credit score, provide convenience and give you peace of mind without all the hassle of remembering to pay your rent. Just be sure to keep track of the dates and the amounts paid in order to stay on top of your finances.

Why the controversial Uber is actually awesome

As most of the modern world knows, Uber is the latest and greatest trend in transportation that has swept the nation the last three years (yep, it's been that long) with its convenience, simplicity and affordability. For those of you rock-dwellers unfamiliar with Uber, it's a smartphone app that lets you hail a cab (or Uber) with just the tap of your finger. After you've provided your credit card information on the app, it searches your location for the closest Uber driver and sends them a request for pick-up. Once the driver drops you off, you say thanks and hop out. That's it. The charges go straight to the card you put on file. No cash, no fuss, no problem. Or is it? With great success, comes great controversy. In the last year or so, the taxi companies and even the government have wagered their opinions on this ultra-contemporary take on the new mode of transportation. They claim Uber is unreliable, unsafe, and exploits innocent passengers for an overpriced service already provided by seasoned taxi drivers. You can find plenty of information on the case of Uber vs. The World, but we want to hear your opinion. Do you love it? Do you hate it? Tell us in the comments below. If you're curious, here's why we at 520 Park Avenue LOVE IT : You simply click your phone to summon a car. No need to walk to a busy intersection to try and flag down a taxi. Or worse, call for a cab and wait fifteen minutes (at least) for the driver to show up. No need to handle the payment or tipping stuff at the end of the ride. Simply gather your personal stuff and leave! Thanking the driver is actually optional. Want to share the cost of the ride with another Uber customer? That's easy too! Just click, click and it's done. You can get an estimate of the cost just by tapping a few buttons on your phone. If you have a complaint, it is easy to contact Uber. I complained once, and got exactly what I asked for: a 70% refund. The drivers and riders are rated by each other. The drivers need to keep up their ratings in order to continue getting riders. After your ride, you will get a map of your ride and a receipt emailed to you. If you leave anything in the Uber car, you (and Uber) know exactly which car you were in. This a coupon for $10 worth of free rides . Check it out, and decide for yourself! You can earn more credit by sharing Uber with your friends.