Moving to New York

I'm moving to NYC next summer as well. Even earning low six figures, its hard to afford a one bedroom apartment in manhattan. My boss wants me to live next to the building which is around 5th and 40th, I said, well, you're going to have to give me a raise if you want me to be able to afford to live there.

 

ny sucks. it's dirty, expensive, and the people are rude. worst of all, you will inevitably get mugged and/or stabbed.

 

if you're a student, there's no point living in manhattan unless you're just flat out rich. you can live much better in an area like astoria, queens and commute to hunter. i'd take a look at places in queens.

 

I went there once. The best thing about NY was getting my "I love NY t-shirt" and coming home. I hated it.

 

I was in NY last week and people seemed really friendly. I was wondering where they got this bad rep from.

 

well, you definately didn't run into me. i would have insulted you, stabbed you, and stole your money. oh, then i would have spit on you.

 

In New York City a man gets mugged every 11.4 seconds.... I'd sure hate to be that man....

(Anyone remember that SNL skit?)

I was in New York (for the first time) just before Thanksgiving this year. Everyone was nice to us, even the waiters at Carnegie's Deli

 

my friend lives eith 3 other guys on 88th st forgot what ave. he pays about 800 bucks a month in rent, which is very low if you get to live in the good part of manhattan. so use craigslist, and look up rentals in manhattan, if you dont mind sharing, you can def live in manhattan.

 

a share through craigslist is definately the way to go. only about 80% of those looking for roommates are criminally insane, pretty good odds in this town. ahywho, i have a question. where is the good part of manhattan?

 

Its all good.

 

Hunter College on 68th street, upper east side? My brother lives near there -> great neighbood, and it's got the subway stop right there at 68th and 3rd.

 

its a great area but the rent is crazy expensive. i think below 105st and above 168 st in manhattan is pretty good.

 

krxnsnoopy... I graduated from Hunter College in 2003 after moving to NYC in '99... congratulations for making the move...you might be the first other member on this board that goes to my Alma Mater...

i would recommend anywhere near the upper east side or astoria queens... you can find affordable rent prices if you look hard enough... besides the upper east side, you might want to consider spanish harlem... thats where i lived for two years, hence the screen name... its a quick ride on the 6 train to Hunter...

but i also lived on york avenue and 73rd street... its close to the East River, and there are lots of students that are moving into the neighborhood...

you might be able to find decent deals under $800 in any of those neighborhoods...

i might be able to find you a contact for a no fee rental management company... i'll get back to you if you are interested...

 

That's right, it's ridiculously expensive in that area with all the old rich folks in the really nice buildings. I wouldn't go any further north than the 120's personally. That's just too far from the action.