Lindaland
  Lindaland Central 2.0
  Can anyone tell me about NYC

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
profile | register | preferences | faq

UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone! next newest topic | next oldest topic
Author Topic:   Can anyone tell me about NYC
libraschoice7
Knowflake

Posts: 9
From: Arizona
Registered: Apr 2009

posted April 30, 2009 06:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for libraschoice7     Edit/Delete Message
I normally wouldn't ask about something like this, but I don't know what else to do. Is there anyone that is from New York City that can give me some advice on what parts are decent and where to stay away from? I would much rather first try an see if I get some responses before throwing darts at map. Right now I am in Phoenix, az an I plan on moving over there eventually, I just don't know to hang my hat once I arrive lol. Any help appreciated.

IP: Logged

BlueRoamer
Knowflake

Posts: 7
From:
Registered: Apr 2009

posted April 30, 2009 09:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BlueRoamer     Edit/Delete Message
The parts without swine flu?

Just kidding.

A lot of young people live in queens (astoria) and brooklyn now because it's more affordable than manhattan.

IP: Logged

amowls*
Knowflake

Posts: 31
From: richmond va
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 01, 2009 02:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for amowls*     Edit/Delete Message
There aren't any really "bad" places in NY anymore, just expensive and less expensive lol.

IP: Logged

Lara
Knowflake

Posts: 165
From: aspideronmars
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 01, 2009 02:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lara     Edit/Delete Message
NYC surivives around Wall Street. Now there is no Wall Street so NYC is suffering massively... so l hear from my friends!

Are you sure you wanna move there? Rents are high etc etc

IP: Logged

libraschoice7
Knowflake

Posts: 9
From: Arizona
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 01, 2009 10:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for libraschoice7     Edit/Delete Message
BR your funny lol...I am just looking for an area that's middle of the way, nothing to expensive. So I gather Manhattan is really pricey huh? Lets just say I need a combination of change and excitement

------------------

IP: Logged

MoonWitch
Knowflake

Posts: 17
From:
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 02, 2009 01:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MoonWitch     Edit/Delete Message
I lived in NY for 13 years - my brother and my father still live there and have an apartment on 11th street. Luckily, they (we) own it and only pay association fees but -

Unless you have a FANTASTIC job and make plenty of money, I'd suggest getting an apartment in Queens or something. Manhattan is NOTORIOUSLY expensive.

Example from Craigslist for Manhattan studios: http://newyork.craigslist.org/search/nfa/mnh?hasPic=1&query=studio

Brooklyn studios: http://newyork.craigslist.org/search/nfa/brk?hasPic=1&query=studio

Queens studios: http://newyork.craigslist.org/search/nfa/que?hasPic=1&query=studio

Luckily, NY has a great public transportation system so if you're in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, etc. it's still easy and fast to get into the city.

You could even try Staten Island if you don't mind taking the Ferry into the city.

OR (heaven forbid because New Yorkers don't really like Jersey) you could even live in New Jersey near the PATH train which will take you right into downtown Manhattan where you can transfer to a variety of subway lines.

Of course, if you make lots of money then by all means live in Manhattan Or you may be really lucky to get a tiny studio in a slightly less desirable neighborhood. OR OR OR get a roommate

IP: Logged

Scorpionic Web
Knowflake

Posts: 2
From: Philadelphia
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 02, 2009 02:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Scorpionic Web     Edit/Delete Message
Check out the Williamsburg part of Brooklyn. It's the first few L-line (subway) stops out of Manhattan.

From the dozen or so weekends that I've kicked around there, it seems like quite a culture collision.

It's an intriguing but sometimes noxious blend... artsy, trendy, brunch bistros, lots of live music, mixing with an old community feel of eastern European and Latino settlements... $16 feta and egg-white omelette meets $4 huevos rancheros meets Dolce and Gabbana meets Russian Orthodox meets faux-hawk... definitely a whirl-wind of activity with a more "melting pot" feel and cheaper price tag than the exclusivity of Manhattan.

IP: Logged

MyVirgoMask
Knowflake

Posts: 55
From:
Registered: May 2009

posted May 02, 2009 02:36 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MyVirgoMask     Edit/Delete Message
Craigslist is a great place to look

The whole city is ridiculously expensive. Queens is supposed to be good, and parts of Brooklyn are really great (but expensive now too since many have migrated over there). Williamsburg is great. I have a couple of friends living there. But it's still expensive (well, by my standards anyway). I still think it's a great place though. Quite diverse.
A roommate is the way to go, but yes, if you've got the money, go for it and get a place alone (seems kind of obvious tho).

One of the nice things about NY is that public transport is easy, so you can really live in a lot of different areas. I almost moved out there years ago, but I definitely prefer CA, the bay area (which is also ridiculously expensive)

IP: Logged

MyVirgoMask
Knowflake

Posts: 55
From:
Registered: May 2009

posted May 02, 2009 02:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MyVirgoMask     Edit/Delete Message
Ha, you reminded me of the Russian Orthodox church over there, Scorp. I remember attending Russian mass on New Year's in 2003 in some church in Williamsburg. That was interesting.

IP: Logged

MoonPixie
Knowflake

Posts: 54
From:
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 02, 2009 10:04 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MoonPixie     Edit/Delete Message
Ahhhh, Williamsburg... the Mecca of all Hipsters... we used to drink at the Spotted Pig, somehow get to the L, and eat at this really nice Korean BBQ place (Dokebi!) close to Bedford stop.

OHHHH! I MISS NEW YORK! *TEAR*

Even Williamsburg is starting to get more expensive. Astoria is a nice area in Queens that I've always enjoyed, but it's getting a bit pricier now compared to about two years ago. Almost all of my friends live in Williamsburg (pretentious art school students, anybody?). Greenpoint is where my bf lives. He pays about $800 for rent... but lives with 4 other people. Luckily, these are people he really, really likes. I'll be moving out to Greenpoint later in the year. If you really want to live a "true" New York experience, move to Brooklyn before heading over to Manhattan - if you can ever afford Manhattan. Manhattan has really become just a touristy place to be. Unless you find a small room in the Upper West (and two other roommates), you might as well move to Brooklyn first. The subway system isn't that bad, but Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy is a ***** to travel to and from at times. I used to stay out at this loft in Bed-stuy when I was living between Jersey and NY, and it was dangerous. People got mugged... midday... one block away from the loft. Bed-stuy is not a great neighborhood... but it's livable if you're tolerant and very, very careful... but I would stick to the Northwest points.

Also, during your search, it helps to look at the subway map and pinpoint which stops you would like to live close to then search for that in Craigslist. You get a better idea of neighborhood prices and it's good to look at places closest to the subway first. i.e. I'm looking for a place closer to the Nassau Stop since it's close to the bf (no - we are not living together...) and I like the neighborhood.

Do you have any questions about apartments? I could honestly go on and on about this because I've been planning my move back to NYC for about a year and all I did last summer was look at different apartments throughout.

Also, in response to Lara: now that those idiots at Wall Street at crying at home, rent has gone down. Not enough to make a difference, but people are easing up. Right now would be sort of a good time to move to a different apartment if you're already in the city with a job, but it's a great risk to move to NY now without a good job prospect in line. It takes about 1.5 months to find a good job now... if you're lucky. Or so I've been warned. It's been 5 months since I've been home. I'm still moving back, though.

IP: Logged

libraschoice7
Knowflake

Posts: 9
From: Arizona
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 02, 2009 10:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for libraschoice7     Edit/Delete Message
I guess I will have to get use to trains and taxis, as far as jobs go I'll just have to see whats available over there, I will take any kind of job at this point. From the looks of those apartment prices, the idea of a roommate isn't so bad after all lol. We'll see what happens with that. Theres nothing keeping me here in Arizona anymore, I basically live the life similar to a monastic, I call this place the sensory deprivation location(its pretty bad). So any thing to help move my life along is just fine. So many places to see, Williamsburg sounds like a fun place to hang out around. Thank you all for your opinions, I let you guys know whats happens with my big jump in the future. Or if I need directions to something I'll ask you guys

IP: Logged

libraschoice7
Knowflake

Posts: 9
From: Arizona
Registered: Apr 2009

posted May 03, 2009 06:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for libraschoice7     Edit/Delete Message
Uhh I can't wait to move over there, I am just too excited about it, if I could I would leave tomorrow

IP: Logged

All times are Eastern Standard Time

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic
Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Hop to:

Contact Us | Linda-Goodman.com

Copyright © 2008

Powered by Infopop www.infopop.com © 2000
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a