Incoming AN1 moving to NYC soon after graduation. Looking at2 bedroom places in Manhattan and found some decent places in East Harlem. Is that a good move if it's a luxury building? Any other neighbourhood recommendations?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, East Harlem can be a viable option if you're looking at luxury buildings. These buildings often come with better security, amenities, and a more comfortable living experience, which can offset some of the concerns about the area. However, keep in mind that East Harlem is still developing, and while it has its charm, it might not offer the same level of convenience or nightlife as other parts of Manhattan.
Here are some additional neighborhood recommendations for a 2-bedroom in Manhattan:
Long Island City (LIC): While technically in Queens, LIC is very close to Midtown Manhattan (1-2 train stops). It offers lower costs of living compared to Manhattan, and luxury buildings here often come with great amenities. Nightlife isn't amazing, but its proximity to the city makes it easy to access better options.
Battery Park City: A beautiful and quieter area with steep prices. Studios range from $2.5k-$3.5k, so a 2-bedroom will be pricier. It's a great option if you value a peaceful environment and proximity to the Financial District.
Hudson Square: A rich neighborhood with 2-bedroom options ranging from $1.5k-$2.5k (with roommates). It's farther from most offices but offers a good balance of cost and quality.
Murray Hill: Popular among young professionals, this area offers a lively atmosphere with decent nightlife and a mix of affordable and luxury housing options.
Upper East Side: Known for being more affordable than other parts of Manhattan, it offers a quieter vibe with good access to Central Park and public transportation.
Tribeca: A very wealthy area with a minimum of $3k/month for shared spaces. It's not the most budget-friendly option but offers a luxurious lifestyle.
Key Tips:
If you're set on East Harlem, ensure the building has strong security and amenities, and explore the neighborhood to see if it aligns with your lifestyle preferences.
I wouldn’t really want to live above 79th street, but overall prefer south of 14th street. Some people like Harlem though and have grown up there and think it’s fine. I guess if you work in midtown it isn’t that much of a hike on the express train.
79th is a little arbitrary, nothing really changes around there. A number of the big museums are north of there. It's a little out of date, but the rule always used to be not to go above 96th on the east side, or about 145th on the west. West side is a little fuzzier, but east Harlem is one of the sketchier neighborhoods in Manhattan, along with north of the park in Central Harlem. (also Ave. C & D on the LES) On the west side it's a little vague about where you hit a 'sketchy' area. I lived up near City College for a while and never felt unsafe. (despite a triple homicide on the corner of my block late one night-it was gang related) If you keep going north the top of the island in Inwood is even pretty pleasant, but a long hike to most jobs.
Real estate prices go down as you go up. And usually lower real estate prices mean more crime. I like the restaurants a lot better south of 79th. The only time I used to go above that was to go to The Big Easy when it was still open on 96th street and I went to a famous Soul Food restaurant in Harlem. Actually I’ve been to 135th street also to volunteer for New York Cares and someone was shot the night before on the block where I was volunteering and the yellow police tape was still out.
Idk what you’re talking about but I hate carrying around my passport so don’t go above 14th or west of 1st avenue or in the few square block area below canal where there are funny characters instead of English everywhere
Good amount of young people in upper east/yorkville. Dont do Harlem, its just too far up. Try not to do UWS either if you’re single (too quiet). Downtown is really preferred if you wanna do bars/nightlife.
I lived in Yorkville when I first moved here and personally wouldn’t go above 96th. Too many miscreants in Harlem. I have really enjoyed the West Village. Check out the neighborhoods below 14th as Isaiah mentioned, most are quite nice especially Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca. Gramercy and Flatiron are cool too. A good way to tell how nice a neighborhood is if hot white girls are walking around or getting coffee at 10am on a weekday.
Where is your office? For most, I'd honestly just stick with Midtown East. Don't make your commute harder than it has to be.
If your office is downtown like GS, Citi, OPY, etc, Chelsea is a solid option.
OP here. Thanks for the helpful comments everyone. Signed a lease for a place in LES. Was between this and another similarly priced place in East Harlem. Seemed like a no brainer after visiting both neighborhoods.
What was the quality of the apartment in LES vs East Harlem? I do wonder if East Harlem will ever be gentrified, a female coworker of mine has a nice apartment up there and is happy with the area they live in (low 110s).
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