moving from Canada. Montclair, good option to work in Midtown? (how much, utilities)
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I'd skip East Orange and East Rutherford. I'd visit Rutherford instead. Also if visiting Montclair make sure you see the 4 different areas in Montclalir. Upper Montclair, Watchung Avenue, Walnut Street and Montclair Center. The first 3 areas are centered around train stations so you can't miss them.
so if you are looking at apartments then yes there is one in East Rutherford (practically in Rutherford) that is right next to the train station.
It's called Rutherford Station, but I doubt 2,900 will get you a 3 bedroom. Why 3 bedrooms if it's just a small baby and the two of you? That is limiting for an apartment and expensive. For a 2 bedroom with that budget you can get pretty much any nice amenity filled apartment building in a lot of nice towns.
Yeah skip East Orange and look at South Orange if you need to look at any of the oranges.
For Apartments here is how it will work. If you don't mind an older building with no amenities you can find something for your budget that is 3 bedrooms. If you want an amenity building with all the fixings that will only be a 2 bedroom. Anything by say "Avalon" or whatever that will demand a premium and put you into a 2 bedroom.
A third route is a multi family house where you get one of the floors in the house and that will be within your budget for 3 bedrooms.
Here are some examples:
older building:
Montclair Arms (older building but still nice) - within your budget for a 3 bedroom
You can get a 3BR(actually a 2BR with Den with 3.5baths) at Liberty Terrace in East Rutherford for less than that($2300-$2500) its about a 9-10 minute walk from the train station or a 2 minute walk to the bus. I would definitely take a look, the downtowns in Madison and Maplewood do not offer much more than Rutherford does and they are farther from the city. Montclair definitely wins for culture and nightlife but its also farther from the city. East Rutherford is very safe and a tremendous value, especially for someone who does not need the schools in Montclair, Madison or Summit.
so if you are looking at apartments then yes there is one in East Rutherford (practically in Rutherford) that is right next to the train station.
It's called Rutherford Station, but I doubt 2,900 will get you a 3 bedroom. Why 3 bedrooms if it's just a small baby and the two of you? That is limiting for an apartment and expensive. For a 2 bedroom with that budget you can get pretty much any nice amenity filled apartment building in a lot of nice towns.
Yeah skip East Orange and look at South Orange if you need to look at any of the oranges.
For Apartments here is how it will work. If you don't mind an older building with no amenities you can find something for your budget that is 3 bedrooms. If you want an amenity building with all the fixings that will only be a 2 bedroom. Anything by say "Avalon" or whatever that will demand a premium and put you into a 2 bedroom.
A third route is a multi family house where you get one of the floors in the house and that will be within your budget for 3 bedrooms.
Here are some examples:
older building:
Montclair Arms (older building but still nice) - within your budget for a 3 bedroom
Thanks again. The reason we are looking for a 3 bedroom is mostly for our guests visiting. A 2 bedroom large enough can do the job too. Ideally, 3 bedroom is best. I do agree with you that the price point is much higher though for a 3 bedroom. I think that going on-site and looking at them will give me a better idea on the size.
You can get a 3BR(actually a 2BR with Den with 3.5baths) at Liberty Terrace in East Rutherford for less than that($2300-$2500) its about a 9-10 minute walk from the train station or a 2 minute walk to the bus. I would definitely take a look, the downtowns in Madison and Maplewood do not offer much more than Rutherford does and they are farther from the city. Montclair definitely wins for culture and nightlife but its also farther from the city. East Rutherford is very safe and a tremendous value, especially for someone who does not need the schools in Montclair, Madison or Summit.
I saw this one 2 days ago and I am going to visit it at the end of the month. It looks fine and the den is actually a 3bedroom.. it has windows and a closet. It does fit in my budget as well. It is definitely an option.
Do you know anyone living in the area or at Liberty Terrace?
I saw this one 2 days ago and I am going to visit it at the end of the month. It looks fine and the den is actually a 3bedroom.. it has windows and a closet. It does fit in my budget as well. It is definitely an option.
Do you know anyone living in the area or at Liberty Terrace?
I actually lived in that complex myself for almost 2 years(about 6 years ago). I have a few friends who live in Rutherford. Let me know if you have any specific questions but here are the highlights:
1.) Safety. Very safe area, in fact it's next to the Federal Reserve Offices that have a dedicated police force in addition to the boro police.
2.) Bus to NYC is at the the end of Cornelius street(1 long block outside of the complex's north Entrance).
3.) Apartment construction is pretty bad. I never had a problem with noise but if you have noisy neighbors this could be an issue. Walls are thin and insulation is bad. I would spend some time in the actual apartment you are looking to rent at peak times(like weekend mornings or weekday evenings). If possible try and get a unit without parking underneath it.
4.) Large Indian population.
5.) Parking at Rutherford Train Station sucks and its exactly a 9 minute walk, this is just long enough to be annoying especially in the winter
6.) Location. Amazing. Easy access to rt 17. Easy access to d-town Rutherford which has some awesome restaurants. There are 2 bars on the east side of the tracks in East Rutherford(same 9 minute walk). There is a BJ's across the street and a Panera and Baja Fresh in the plaza outside the back entrance to the building.
7.) Property manager lives onsite so make friends with her and the maintenance staff. They are good people but definitely give preferential treatment to residents who chat them up.
8.) Tons of guest parking(a whole separate lot worth) as well as assigned spots for residents.
9.) apartments used to come without window treatments so you'd have to buy your own blinds. Not sure if that is still the case but keep in mind that is $40/window plus you have to install it and there is at least one sliding glass door that also needs covering.
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I actually lived in that complex myself for almost 2 years(about 6 years ago). I have a few friends who live in Rutherford. Let me know if you have any specific questions but here are the highlights:
1.) Safety. Very safe area, in fact it's next to the Federal Reserve Offices that have a dedicated police force in addition to the boro police.
2.) Bus to NYC is at the the end of Cornelius street(1 long block outside of the complex's north Entrance).
3.) Apartment construction is pretty bad. I never had a problem with noise but if you have noisy neighbors this could be an issue. Walls are thin and insulation is bad. I would spend some time in the actual apartment you are looking to rent at peak times(like weekend mornings or weekday evenings). If possible try and get a unit without parking underneath it.
4.) Large Indian population.
5.) Parking at Rutherford Train Station sucks and its exactly a 9 minute walk, this is just long enough to be annoying especially in the winter
6.) Location. Amazing. Easy access to rt 17. Easy access to d-town Rutherford which has some awesome restaurants. There are 2 bars on the east side of the tracks in East Rutherford(same 9 minute walk). There is a BJ's across the street and a Panera and Baja Fresh in the plaza outside the back entrance to the building.
7.) Property manager lives onsite so make friends with her and the maintenance staff. They are good people but definitely give preferential treatment to residents who chat them up.
8.) Tons of guest parking(a whole separate lot worth) as well as assigned spots for residents.
Hey TDStyles!
This is exactly the kind of info I am looking for! Thanks for letting me know about the noise. I do not like it when neighbors are noisy so I will make sure to check that. I don't think I'll need the train if the bus drops me at Port authority. It is a few minutes walk to my future office (43rd st). It's also good to know that there is ample car parking available.
I do have a few more questions. I might be asking for fine details which probably won't affect my decision but hey!, might as well
1. How much did utilities cost you? Note that I don't know what utilies are typically charged (AC, Heat, Hot water? Anything else?)
2. Is FIOS available in this building?
3. I heard it is carpet wall to wall. was it clean? I'm not a fan of wall-to-wall carpet.
4. Was your parking included in your rent?
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