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Old 06-13-2012, 01:05 PM
 
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Hi everyone, I'm planning to move to Schenectady from Delaware and I will like some info in where are the good places to live in Schenectady, close to all types of public transportation, and Hospital. If is possible will like to know the rent prices per area and where is the place for pet friendly since I have two dogs.

I'm looking for 3 bedrooms anything low ground tire of stairs if possible a duplex or single house or apt that accepts animals, this is crucial.

Also how is the job market? especially for Insurance biller and Pharmacy Tech.


I will appreciated any info with blessings Thank You so Much for your help
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Old 06-13-2012, 01:50 PM
 
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This is a good place to start: Renters Guide - Albany Apartments in New York and Albany, NY Apartment Complexes

http://www.dailygazette.com/classified/

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Pharmacy Technician job - CVS/pharmacy - Schenectady, NY | Indeed.com


If you want the city of Schenectady, I'd probably look in the Union Street area up and into Niskayuna
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Old 06-13-2012, 08:06 PM
 
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Schenectady is not a place to live, too much crime and low paying jobs.
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:16 PM
 
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Also, to the OP, are you willing to look into nearby cities? I only ask because I believe that I saw some more relevant openings in the surrounding area. Pharmacy Technician jobs in Schenectady, NY - Indeed Mobile

insurance billing jobs in Schenectady, NY - Indeed Mobile
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Old 06-14-2012, 10:38 AM
 
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Live in Niskayuna, not Schenectady. Guyanese is correct.

If you search this forum, there are a few similar threads and they all turn into an argument between people who think Schenectady is an ok place to live and those who think realistically and are in their right mind who know Schenectady is nothing great.

But then again, I never understood why people would want to live in Delaware.
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Old 06-14-2012, 11:01 AM
 
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In Schenectady the best place to live is the stockade. It's an area near the Mohawk River and Schenectady County Community College, above State Street. It's a very historical district, walkable, pet-friendly and, like most of the city, affordable. The neighborhood is also close to many bus lines, the Amtrak Train Station, two or three parks, and Ellis hospital (1.5 Miles away)

There are a pretty good amount of rentals available according to this website: Apartments for Rent - PadMapper Apartment Search for Oodle, Apartments.com, Rent.com, Kijiji, and Craigslist Apartments
I'd say a 3 Bedroom would run you about $1200 or more a month. Could be more or less. Just giving you an idea.

As other people have said, if you're not dead-set on living in the city itself, Niskayuna is a nice place to live, it's also very close to the hospital and has more of a suburban feel (if you don't mind that). Also right across the river is a cute town called scotia that is very close to the city.

My advice though is don't be discouraged if you can't find many 3BR Aparmtents. They always come up in a week or two.
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Old 06-14-2012, 11:26 AM
 
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Thank you so much for the info so I can start searching, I appreciated it.
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Old 06-14-2012, 12:00 PM
 
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Here's another neighborhood that is popular in Schenectady: Upper Union Street Business Improvement District|Upper Union Street Business Improvement District


Upper Union Street, Schenectady NY - YouTube

http://uniontriangle.org/
Pretty Apartments
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Old 06-14-2012, 12:22 PM
 
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Very truth I don't recommend Delaware for no one reason I want to move out
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Old 06-14-2012, 12:43 PM
 
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Very truth I don't recommend Delaware for no one reason I want to move out
I don't mean to sound ignorant, but what's even in Delaware?
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