I’m thinking of which neighborhood to live in while working in IB as an analyst. I’ve seen some decent deals in Long Island city and Jersey city for 2bds (will get roommates). Anyone currently or previously rent in these places? What’d you like and dislike about these neighborhoods? Was it too far from the office?
My office is in midtown if that matters
| +255 | Why UBS Is the Worst Place to Start Your IB Career | 39 | 16m |
| +213 | UBS 2nd Year Analyst Q&A (2026) | 38 | 5h |
| +70 | Firm Thinks I'm Lying About Offer | 20 | 2d |
| +65 | What's your craziest "hardo" story? | 11 | 15m |
| +62 | Indiana University Fraternity Pipelines | 36 | 1d |
| +51 | Rogo AI | 21 | 6h |
| +49 | Elite Boutique interview questions | 17 | 1h |
| +47 | Suspended for a Year | 19 | 1d |
| +40 | Stay at Weak Dealflow Team or Lateral? | 12 | 3d |
| +26 | Wolf of Wall Street vs. Reality: Anyone else feel scammed by the movies? | 9 | 9h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
LIC is the much better choice, if you live near the 7 or ACE then it’s a pretty quick commute into midtown (~15min) while Jersey City will take 35-45min.
Where in Midtown? If on the east side/near GC LIC is very quick. If you're way west, Jersey City may be faster.
I have friends in both and have consistently heard it's a hassle to get to city/especially downtown on weekends if that matters to you
I live in LIC, wouldn't say it's a huge hassle going downtown. All of the trains that leave from LIC (E, F, M) go downtown.
LIC IMO. Much better connectivity to Manhattan and much, much better food than JC. JC connects to FiDi which... isn't the best place for food, while LIC gives easy access to Astoria, Greenpoint, Flushing, and Jackson Heights which has some of the best food in the world. Also very easy access to midtown / UES if you want to go somewhere fancier.
I will say I miss the walkability of Manhattan - i.e., being able to just walk places without having to take the train over the bridge (even if the train is quick). I also have a lot of friends in Queens / BK but if your social circle is mostly in Manhattan you will lose on the spontaneity of meeting up with people / hanging out.
Voluptas quam quo rem provident dignissimos molestias. Ipsum id sit quas est similique. Sapiente architecto ut voluptatem dolorem.
Nisi sit aliquid voluptatibus voluptas et repellendus reprehenderit. Et possimus ipsam repellendus cupiditate porro. Odio minus fuga delectus. Quia commodi et molestias cum earum et.
Alias non ipsa omnis alias exercitationem temporibus qui. Aut dolores saepe illo. Tenetur ut at maiores aut nemo dolores tenetur. Blanditiis voluptatem iure eligendi itaque iusto excepturi et temporibus. Eaque officiis numquam dolores ab qui.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...
Sunt ea dolorem non totam nam at sed autem. Fugit qui qui ut.
Iste sed minima earum reiciendis et veniam. Magni magnam non omnis. Sapiente eligendi quaerat voluptatem harum.
Consequatur et amet quidem laudantium minus. Et est incidunt inventore minima doloribus animi. Excepturi ea non perferendis aspernatur ut.
Necessitatibus iure ut amet mollitia vitae delectus. Magni provident et natus sapiente velit impedit. Et alias quis quas dignissimos quibusdam. Hic eaque consequatur quis dolores voluptas aspernatur magni unde.