Apartments in NYC?

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    the best way is to use a broker in either queens, or brooklyn where they do not charge a fee or it might be first month's rent.

    do not use craigslist. for a few reasons.. if you arent in nyc at the time and the advert is real, the apt will be gone in minutes.. the other is most craigslist adverts are scams.. an example-- Williamsburg apartment.. listed in the area, however it is 7 stops away in a shit hole area..

    in terms of subways.. brooklyn and queens.. have lots, but a lot of great apartments are long walks away from the subways..

    Greenpoint Brooklyn. one of the many favourite areas in BK closest to manhattan, this area has only 1 subway, and that doesnt goto manhattan, it is within queens and brooklyn only called the G train.

    all of Greenpoint is roughly from its closest spot to Williamsburg is stil at least 20 blocks away.. small blocks but around 20..

    Astoria, has very very long blocks, most of the blocks in Astoria are longer than a Manhattan avenue.. meaning each block even with power walking can take 7-10minutes to walk.. now imagine you live 5 blocks away... jusst wake up early to run to your train..

    that aside.. Astoria and Williamsburg are the closest areas to Manhattan areas.. Williamsburg is Lower East/ Union Square area and Astoria is mid town Manhattan near times square.. not to say the subways dont take you everywhere cept the G..

    for $1300 you can find a place easily in either of the 2 areas.. anything else, yes you can find it too, but those 2 areas are the closest to the city.. where some nights you might take a taxi home and it costs $11-15 when anything further you are looking to double that amount.. imagine tht daily or even 2-3 times a week.. it adds up..

    here is a great listing for a great broker in Astoria, i lived in astoria for 9 years, i used this broker twice and got 2 rent stabilized apts at under $1000 per month, large size apts, 2 blocks from subwys.. very safe and nice neighborhood, lots of restaurants.. Astoria is also the most culturally diverse area outside of Manhattan in all of New York State.

    Aldea Realty [no fee]
    718-726-6530
    4304 30th Ave,
    Astoria, NY, US
    11103-2109

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    Brooklyn/ Williamsburg/ Greenpoint broker

    ill have to go thru my phone book, i have a great broker in Williamsburg that also charges NO FEE for any apt and all of them are WB not in some other area saying its WB.

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    • might be helpful sooner than I think, thanks for that.vsplus
    • also astoria has a lot supermarkets all over so if you move there is lots of choice..epill
    • remember though Astoria is very much a concrete jungle.. BK has more parks in its area.epill
    • i personally love the concrete and steel and brick.. it adds to the atmosphere and vibe.epill
    • Astoria is more "family" diversified and Williamsburg is more "Young Adult"epill
    • both are completely different.. and each has its own pluses and minuses.. both are fun.epill
    • Astoria is kinda awesome.instrmntl
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