Moving to New York
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- ********0
I will pretend to be a doctor. ideally a surgeon. I will start moisterizing my hands now.
- MLP0
i'm moving with 1-2 roommates and have a source for easily built walls and shit, so we definitely want a loft space to accomodate for small studio space for me and space for his records/dj setup.
- ozhanlion0
mlp make sure your neighborhood is close to subway, preferably L. without forgetting L don't run from time to time - mostly weekends- and it makes you pay $10 for the cab if you are willing to go somewhere on time.
other than that it is good. I dunno, remember west part of the island is always pricey than the east side, the downtown is cheaper too since it is mostly commercials. this city is fucking expensive. but you cannot live anywhere once you are rolling
- tehgee0
also be prepared to look at alot of $$$ shitholes lol
- MLP0
yeah... i know its not going to be easy to find a place.
are a lot of craigslist posts misleading? most of these places look really nice w/ new floors, etc. will they just use those to get you looking when the place online isn't really available?
- ********0
what's up with clinton hill? lots of large lofts on craigslist lately for $1200/mo.
shit area? not on a line?
i'm moving in june, so you guys should hook me up with jobs and places to live.
MLP
(Mar 13 06, 17:11)until you cough up that NTPE2 print you get nothing!!!!!!!!
:)
- ********0
i live in queens and i have a great broker that only charges one month rent for her fee.
email me if you want her info.
- Tara0
Have you been here? You need to come and explore for yourself, all part of the experience. Some of the ads on craigslist are legit some aren't. All of the brokers are slimey. And the whole experience of finding an apt in NY will probably leave you feeling cold inside. For the best deals look in Brooklyn, Harlem, Washington Heights, Queens, and Inwood. Good neighborhoods in Brooklyn are Williasmsburg, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill. Although parts of Brooklyn are now as expensive as Manhattan but some prefer Brooklyn anyway because it has its own vibe. If you don't know NY very well I suggest getting a sublet for awhile so you can explore before committing to a 1-2 year lease.
- err0
Sup seventys!
I've seen your apt in chicago! Youre not going to like the places that rent out at $1200.
- cafloppy0
$4000? Who spends that much money a month, even if that includes all expenses? More importantly, whose income is disposable enough to even allow for such spending habits?
Nothing like a bunch of yuppies paying absurd amounts of money to live in small, shithole apartments in neighborhoods that once had charm (20 years ago).
Stay out of Manhattan and Williamsburg. And look around for deals in Queens. Perhaps walk around a residential neighborhood and look to see if any families know of open apartments. Family neighborhoods have the best deals and you get to avoid conniving brokers.
- cafloppy0
PS. Sorry to be so negative on my first post! But seriously, take the time to look around, don't rush into anything, and don't contribute to higher rents!!!
- tkmeister0
if you are making over 100k, then $2000/mo is reasonable. but, if you are looking to buy one soon, then be smart and go for a better deal and try to save.
- JennyMarie0
I have a biggish one bedroom in williamsburg for $900. That's crazy cheap tho and I deserve it kharmically for the 250 sq. ft studio I paid $1100 for when I first moved to NYC. It was on Orchard/Houston on the LES. W'burg is fun and very quick to NYC. I work on 57th/Bway and it takes me 25 minutes door to door.