Some excerpts from past listings on RoommateLocator.com.

• Studio is located in an unfashionable area of New York. Great for one person or a very close couple.

• Got a cool bobcat as a house pet.

• Password - Ihatethisapartment

• I am leaving behind a bunch of unnecessary baggage and taking with me a handful of wisdom.

• Your sexuality is none of my business. I could care less so long as you are not into barnyard animals or kiddie porn.

• Looking for a roommate and/or wife. Must be a coffee maker.

• Renter should be sober.

• Professional female who recently moved into the area with a jerk of a boyfriend. Of course, mother was right.

• I was suddenly displaced when the owner of the house accidently started it on fire.

• Renter must keep the bathroom and kitchen spotless.

• I am not a total neat freak but I hate being shorter than stacks of beer cans.

• Lights out at 11:30.

• It can be anything except for a card board box.

• If you are looking for someone who is interested in staying out of trouble.....that is me.

• If you have aspirations to wear suits and ties etc. or like to wear sweaters around your neck.....You won’t like it here.