I've never claimed to be "hip." In fact, I discussed earlier how I had to run to Google every time I got an email or read a blog post to translate common internet abbreviations. Unfortunately, my lack of lingo doesn't end there. I'm frequently confused and baffled by abbreviations used in the classifieds and other online housing listings.
So, to help myself learn and, hopefully, to help all those who are in a similar boat, I've composed this collection of common abbreviations and acronyms used in rental housing listings.
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 24-hr mtn | 24-hour emergency maintenance |
| AC or A/C | Air conditioning |
| Appls | Appliances |
| Apt | Apartment |
| BA | Bathroom |
| BR | Bedroom |
| Bsmt | Basement |
| CAC | Central air conditioning |
| Cath ceil | Cathedral ceilings |
| DA | Dining area |
| Det | Detatched |
| Dk | Deck |
| DR | Dining room |
| Dw (D/w) | Dishwasher |
| Eff | Efficiency |
| EiK | Eat-in kitchen |
| Fin bsmt | Finished basement |
| FDR | Formal dining room |
| FHA | Fair Housing Act |
| FMR | Fair market rent |
| FP | Floorplan |
| Frplc, fplc, FP | Fireplace |
| G/d | Garbage disposal |
| Gar | Garage |
| Grmet kit | Gourmet kitchen |
| H/A | Handicapped accessible |
| H/W | Hardwood floors |
| HAP | Housing assistance payment |
| HCV | Housing choice voucher |
| Hi ceil | High ceilings |
| HQS | Housing quality standards |
| HUD | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| HVAC | Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning |
| LA | Living area |
| LR | Living room |
| MBR | Master bedroom |
| MBTH | Master bathroom |
| Neg | Negotiable |
| Ofc | Office |
| OSP | Off-street parking |
| Pkg | Parking |
| Pl | Swimming pool |
| PM | Property manager (management) |
| Pvt | Private |
| Pwdr rm | Powder room (1/2 bath) |
| RE | Real estate |
| Renov | Renovated |
| Rf | Roof |
| Rm | Room |
| SF | Single-family |
| SFA | Single-family attached |
| SFD | Single-family detatched |
| Sp (S/p) | Swimming pool |
| Sq. ft | Square feet |
| SRO | Single room occupancy |
| Stu | Studio (efficiency) |
| Th (T/H) | Townhouse |
| TR | Tenant rent |
| Vw (vu) | View |
| W/A | Wheelchair accessible |
| W/D | Washer/dryer |
| W/d hkup | Washer/dryer hookup |
| W/W | Wall-to-wall carpeting |
| WIC | Walk-in closet |
| Yd | Yard |
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