Does this neighborhood exist in NYC for $1500-1800/mo? (Union: transfer, theater)

[BearMM]

Originally Posted by grimace8

ues in general = expect to grow quickly tired of transportation into and out of the ues.

green line = dread

This is not true in general. The green line is one of the best in terms of train frequency. The only downside is that it is crowded at peak hours.

[jkozlow3]

Originally Posted by jkozlow3

Also, what about the UES east of Lexington (away from the ritzy areas)? Lots of stuff in my price range there, but will I constantly want to leave my neighborhood to find the things on my list? (I'm guessing so)

Originally Posted by grimace8

ues in general = expect to grow quickly tired of transportation into and out of the ues.

green line = dread

Originally Posted by BearMM

This is not true in general. The green line is one of the best in terms of train frequency. The only downside is that it is crowded at peak hours.

I can avoid the train at rush hour for the most part since I work from home. Do you think I'd be happy in the UES however given what I'm looking for? I'm sure I'll get something a little better for my money there compared to the EV as there are a TON more apartments in the UES in my price range.

But if you think the EV suits my needs better, I'll probably stick with that. I'm also open to checking out other neighborhoods during my visit in March if you think somewhere else is a good fit for what I'm looking for.

Thanks again for everyone's continued input!

[loratliff]

Originally Posted by jkozlow3

I can avoid the train at rush hour for the most part since I work from home. Do you think I'd be happy in the UES however given what I'm looking for? I'm sure I'll get something a little better for my money there compared to the EV as there are a TON more apartments in the UES in my price range.

But if you think the EV suits my needs better, I'll probably stick with that. I'm also open to checking out other neighborhoods during my visit in March if you think somewhere else is a good fit for what I'm looking for.

Thanks again for everyone's continued input!

I think the UES is a little too tame and residential for what you seek. I know very few people who *go* to the UES for dinner or a night out, yet everyone goes to the EV. Also, it's more expensive than the East Village.

I disagree with Lolabrigida's opinion that a neighborhood can't be home to both young people and have a "stroll through the park" sort of feel. I think the EV does that quite well with Tompkins Square Park. It's a little edgier than a mommy-fied, stroller-packed park but it still has a neighborhood vibe, same with West Village.

[jkozlow3]

Originally Posted by loratliff

I think the UES is a little too tame and residential for what you seek. I know very few people who *go* to the UES for dinner or a night out, yet everyone goes to the EV. Also, it's more expensive than the East Village.

When you say the UES is more expensive than EV, you are referring to the area east of Lexington right? I just want to make sure, as I could never afford to live west of Lex - way too ritzy. Apartments are definitely cheaper in this section of the UES compared to the EV, so I assume you're referring to things like food? Or were you referring to the whole UES including areas closer to the park?

[ohiogirl22]

Originally Posted by loratliff

I think the EV does that quite well with Tompkins Square Park. It's a little edgier than a mommy-fied, stroller-packed park but it still has a neighborhood vibe, same with West Village.

Yeah well Tompkins Square park is filled with homless people and drug addicts. I would NEVER live near there as a female.

[loratliff]

Originally Posted by ohiogirl22

Yeah well Tompkins Square park is filled with homless people and drug addicts. I would NEVER live near there as a female.

Seriously? Twenty years ago, when it was known as "Killer Park," sure, but now I think it's just about as dangerous as any other park in the city. They have a greenmarket, a dog run, and beautiful trees. Ahem... http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/re...9xB7K66oGspJfA

jkozlow, I was referring to the area west of Lex. I don't know enough about the more easterly areas, price-wise, although, prices aside, I still stand by my comment about the nabe being dull.

[WASHINGTON BULLET]

Originally Posted by ohiogirl22

Yeah well Tompkins Square park is filled with homless people and drug addicts. I would NEVER live near there as a female.

Are you serious?

That place is Disneyland now compared to back in the days.

[pureistheword]

I think there are good options in Park Slope in your budget.

[newyorker24]

When we were looking for an apartment we saw a few, not many, very small 1 bedroom apartments on the UES for $1800. They were between York and 2nd avenue, in the 70s. The apartments were in walkup buildings on the 3rd or 4th floor. The reason we didn't like them was because they were under 500 sq ft so the bedroom was tiny (could not even fit a queen bed by itself), they had only 1 small closet, and too many stairs for us. Also no laundry on site.

[loratliff]

Originally Posted by newyorker24

Also no laundry on site.

Just as an aside to the OP, most of the walk-up apartments in the Villages are not going to have laundry on site, if that's a deal breaker for you.

Honestly, it's not a huge deal—I have a place around the corner that picks up and delivers, same day, for $.95/lb. Even if I had laundry in my building, I waste a lot less time having it sent out.