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Based on previous WSO threads, here are some relevant details and tips for finding roommates in NYC:

  1. 2021 FT Roommate Thread:

    • City: NYC
    • Borough: Manhattan
    • Preferred Neighborhood: Midtown and below, Murray Hill
    • Start Date: June 2021
    • Position: FT Analyst at BB
    • Total Roommates: 2 or 3
    • Gender: Female
    • Roommate Gender: Male or Female
    • Budget: $1400 Max
    • Contact: PM
  2. NYC Analyst Housing Meltdown:

    • Start Date: January
    • Location: Indifferent
    • Budget for Studio: Around $2.1k to $2.2k
  3. 2017 FT Roommate Thread:

    • Preferred Areas: Near a subway with a ~30min commute to FiDi
    • Start Date: August
    • Lease Start: Prefer mid-July/early August
    • Position: FT Analyst at BB
    • Total Roommates: 2-3
    • Gender: Male
    • Roommate Gender: Male
    • Budget: Up to $1700
    • Contact: PM
  4. SA 2021 NYC Housing Thread:

    • Recommendation: Find fellow incoming SAs at your firm, via school or LinkedIn, and start a dialogue. If you click, consider rooming together.
    • Timing: Start searching in late March and early April, likely commit to a place in May.
  5. Best Neighborhoods to Live with GF in NYC:

    • Neighborhood: UES (Upper East Side)
    • Reason: Cheaper, enough bars, easy subway access to both east and west midtown for work.
    • Apartment Availability: Typically available 4-6 weeks out.

For your specific situation: - Start Date: February - Gender: Male (24M) - Looking for: Roommate(s) in NYC

You can use the above information to find potential roommates and neighborhoods that fit your criteria. Consider reaching out on forums, LinkedIn, or through your firm to connect with others in a similar situation.

Sources: 2017 FT Roommate Thread, Best neighborhoods to live WITH GF in NYC (and timing) - 1st year IB Analyst Midtown Summer 2019, 2021 FT Roommate Thread, SA 2021 NYC Housing Thread, 2019 FT Roommate Thread

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