If my office is in Midtown. Park Ave.
Looking for a 1 bedroom. I have a gf so a studio is not an option. Not working IB hours.
I understand it’ll be tough on $2,000-$2,300 (excluding utilities) but would like to keep the commute within 35-40 min each way. I’d absolutely have no problem looking at Harlem but it’s pretty far out, from what I understand.
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There are small, older walk up one bedrooms in the UES for around that price. One of my ex girlfriends used to live in a 2200 one bedroom up there. It wasn't nice, but it was fine for a young person. Quick commute down the 4/5/6 too. Potentially Hells Kitchen or LES have similarly not nice on bedrooms for the same price. If you want something nicer, Astoria on the 7 isn't so bad or anywhere in Brooklyn on the 4/5 will likely be less than 35 minutes.
If you haven't already, check out the website Streeteasy. Even if you're not looking for an immediate move in, it'll help you get a sense for what you can get in each area. I agree the best place to look is UES/Midtown for no amenity, walk up buildings. If you stay in Midtown or even Murray Hill, you could walk to work which would also save you the $120/month on subway.
Harlem to midtown is not that far out if you are near the D Train. East Harlem near the 4/5/6 is quite an experience.
Is East Harlem safe?
Define "safe", jk. But on a serious note, I live in East Harlem and lived nearby for most of my life so I can share some background or answer any specific questions if you're considering the area.
I lived there for a couple years, I don't totally know how to explain it, but there is a pretty hostile vibe in parts of East Harlem, reminded me of the projects near where I grew up which I suppose makes sense. Great food though.
If you can live near Marcus Garvey/Mt Morris Park and be between the 2/3 and 4/5/6 ( and Central Park), that area is golden.
Is your girlfriend not paying rent or something?
Nope. I’m covering rent. She’s paying other bills (our student loans for example). She makes WAY less than I do. Still wouldn’t want to be stuck in a studio.
seems like a fair trade.....
It sounds like you are too poor to be a sugar daddy, yet here we are.
Depending on what you are looking for in a social scene, New Rochelle will have a lot of options that are a quick train to GCS (and much more civilized/enjoyable than theNYC subwY. Downside is the last train leaves at 150 so you are more limited than you would be in NYC.
Who are you - Dick Van Dyke?
I have this theory about renting. Either go all out and splurge on a super nice place in a prime location (and enjoy the benefits). Or absolutely penny pinch and rent some guy's couch in a mediocre location -- the money saved goes towards a pursuit of a passion and/or investment.
Don't half-ass it. Go all in. Or live like a hobo. No in between.
Same situation with myself. Checked UES and there is no value and you wind up paying 2600-3000 for something that has no amenities, a box, and is dirty. I have looked in Hoboken and just secured a place for $2050 with a brand new kitchen, 600 sq ft, and a 35-40 minute commute all in to midtown. Really check Hoboken out. Value is there and is nicer than brooklyn and UES.
Hoboken is the way to go. A bunch of friends live there and the commute to midtown is nothing.
I'm going to disagree on Hoboken because of his work location. I imagine he will be working for the likes of JPMC or Bloomberg, and that is at least a two-train two-fare ride from Hoboken. While I would agree with you if he worked in midtown west, and didn't have to transfer from the PATH to the subway, as I do not, (I work downtown) Hoboken is not convenient to Park Ave in the 40s/50s.
Maybe check Long Island City
UES and Midtown are boring.
I'd say either live very close to work in midtown, or check out East Village/LES/SoHo.
The places in midtown/UES will probably look nicer with newer appliances, but you'll have more fun downtown.
Question for you guys — Should Astoria be completely out of the question? Found a good 2 bed there which seems to be in a pretty chill location (next to restaurants) for like $2300. Seems like a little extra space would be nice.
EDIT: East Village looks awesome
Everyone would love East Village. Astoria is booty. I checked out Astoria and Hoboken is better on multiple levels. It is more built up, similar value, safer, cleaner, and the commute is better. Also, everyone in Hoboken is young.
Ha, Astoria seemed dope when I visited. A laid back neighborhood feel and a 2 bed/1 bath could be had for like $2200. I need to explore different neighborhoods.
Should a broker generally be avoided? I literally have no real knowledge of the various neighborhoods in NYC but I’ve been doing research.
Hoboken definitely has more going on than Astoria, but your transportation options in Hoboken are much more limited (especially during the weekend) and taking cabs from manhattan will cost twice as much. So it really comes down to whether you envision yourself hanging out in your local area or if you want to explore more.
Brokers aren't bad because it helps lessen the chance of finding yourself in a truly hellish scenario a la craigslist (or an apartment that doesn't even exist). But it will always cost more and they will likely try to offload their shittiest stuff for the highest price if they feel they can get you to bite, which goes double if you're doing this remotely and you plan to sign without actually seeing the place. Just remember you can always negotiate down below asking rent, they'll probably be willing to throw in an extra free month or two.
Feel free to disagree all..but generally speaking pretty much ALL of NYC is safe compared to other cities in the US. There are really only a few 'bad' neighborhoods left, and you have to go looking for them...they wouldn't be on NewSchool's radar.
Harlem isn't far out, at all.
Hell, you can live in Crown Heights, which is only a 35 minute train ride from Grand Central. Prospect Heights. Etc. City doesn't end at the East River. Hell, Downtown Brooklyn is experience an enormous glut of supply; nominal rents might be 2,500 for a 1bdrm but if you can negotiate a 2 month concession, all of sudden your net rent is actually 2,083/mo.
isn't the brooklyn issue due to shutting down parts of the sub for a while? may want to double check as that'd suck if you got fooled into that.
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