Apartments in NYC?
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- Tausk0
High upper east side or upper west side.
Astoria.
Craiglist is the best for cheap.
- era4O40
Take my place. I'm gettin' the hell out of dodge.
- MrAbominable0
it's possible to find a spot without a broker.
North of CP it's possible to find spots at, around or lower than $1300. I've lived in Central Harlem for 8 years and love it.
- whatthefunk0
Found a beautiful new building in Crown Heights, 3 blocks east of prospect park - http://theplexbklyn.com/home.htm…
- digdre0
I calculated if I earn 45k, I could rent for about 1000/month and still have 1600 to live. (after taxes)
Is this possible? or did I make a mistake
- e-pill0
digs.. yes it is very possible.. if you get paid every week, your monies wont be so hard to manage, but if you are getting paid only twice a month meaning 1 check will 100% be going to bills and living and the other will always be a floater..
45k is around 60k b4 taxes. and yes that is very possible and fine.
i earned 38k for about 7 years and i lived in manhattan, granted this was the late 90-s but cost of living is still very high..metrocards have gone up, and are possibly going to be $3 a ride each way.. so that is a major price tag right there every month..
if you can get a roommate, your lifestyle would easier..
- digdre0
I meant 45 before taxes.
and they pay weekly? lol?- i ask because here it's monthly.digdre
- It's usually been bi-weekly for me.duckseason
- It's possible if you're responsible and good with budgeting.duckseason
- I mean, 1600 to liven let's say 1400 if you subtract healthcare.. what am I going to spend 1400$ a month on?digdre
- well its not like you havent been to nyc b4 so you know just walking down a street ...e-pill
- eventually you will purchase something.. and by the end of the day or week.. you spent!!e-pill
- ...but ill make it easy for you.
$1400 - you want a girlfriend?? there you go!! spent!!e-pill - < Was just about to mention that, e.duckseason
- duckseason0
You have to start thinking about:
Utilities - Internet/TV, Gas, Electric
Bills - Cell phone, credit cards, web hosting, etc
Commuting - Metrocards (some employers have programs setup for this)
FoodAfter that is really what you have left for you.
- I'm in a similar financial/housing situation to what you're thinking. I free up some cash because I live with a friend.duckseason
- cable tv bills are usually the highest of all your utilities but also not a necessity...e-pill
- We have a good sized 2br in Crown heights that we split for 750 each.duckseason
- Agreed - I haven't had cable TV in about 9 years.duckseason
- if i cant find it on the net then perhaps i would need to watch tv..e-pill
- e-pill0
what?? you get paid only once per month?? well then i guess you have a better handle on how to save versus spending..
weekly checks are great because you can take like $50-200 of each check and save it.. then after 6 months you touch it.. take yourself on a vacation.
- akrok0
brooklyn, baby.
- goldieboy0
I've just received the 'list' that I mentioned up above. If anyone wants a copy of it drop me an email and I'll forward it on to you. It's way too long to post here.
- monospaced0
If you receive a salary in NYC, the taxes will be taken out automatically. Anywhere between 25-40% depending on how much you make. Look up "tax brackets" and income if you want specifics.
- pizzafire0
i hear zucotti park is popular these days ;)
- manonthestreet0
I am paying under $1k / utilities included in Harlem...It's very possible to find deals
- studio...really nicemanonthestreet
- I bet you are.monospaced
- goldieboy0
http://stephaniediamond.com/list…
You need to sign-up to her list via her website. It's how I found my apartment in NY last year. Worth checking out.
- vsplus0
I used this as a reference...
- nylon0
Im looking too at the moment... There is FUCK ALL in Brooklyn!
- omg0
Astoria Rocks!
- nylon0
The broker fees take the piss btw...
- Knock it off with the UK slang. You're in the new world now.monospaced
- mono had to learn to drop his california verbage to fit into nyc dont beat yourself up..hahaepill
- In NYC, taking the piss is urinating, and fuck all in brookly is either an insult or a hipster orgymonospaced