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Because, electric just wasn't heard of in NYC, and still is a rarity.
Yet, in some suburban locales, and especially out in Transplantland, particularly in warm climes, electric heat/pumps are the norm, as well as electric stoves. Out West too, in my experience, electric is prevalent.
Are you from the "North", a less *new* area? That would explain your experience.
Down South and out West, generally, the suburban areas are newer, and there are no "Gas" utilities nor "Gas" infrastructure, so NO gas!! Which is not necessarily unusual in the Tri State, in the far suburbs (than and now), where people may buy and use "Propane"; but in the South and West, builders tend to just install electric stoves.
In many such places, finding Propane is difficult, even if you insisted upon a gas stove.
I suppose you might hail from an "Industrialized" area ("Rust Belt"?)????
Also, note, I did say "likely"!
Detroit. I never knew electric stoves were so prevalent in other places. I can't stand the idea of waiting for my stove top to be hot :/
OP should note Brooklyn, New York has become the second most expensive place to live in United Staes; with Manhattan placing first. So with these facts in mind, realize RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH !
OP should note Brooklyn, New York has become the second most expensive place to live in United Staes; with Manhattan placing first. So with these facts in mind, realize RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH !
Exactly that's whats pushing me towards the Astoria area..lol. My Realtor has been taking me to Brooklyn and many of the apartments were just as small and just as expensive as the ones I was shown in Manhattan.
Detroit. I never knew electric stoves were so prevalent in other places. I can't stand the idea of waiting for my stove top to be hot :/
LOL. You don't have to wait for it to get hot, it gets hot instantly. I don't care for them because you can't judge by the dial if something is really low or closer to high than medium. You can see by sight by the height of the flame how much heat is being applied.
LOL. You don't have to wait for it to get hot, it gets hot instantly. I don't care for them because you can't judge by the dial if something is really low or closer to high than medium. You can see by sight by the height of the flame how much heat is being applied.
I haven't used an electric stove for a long while. I didn't know that they got hot instantly. I do like the idea of the inductive surface ones that are hot for cooking but cold to touch. (i think they're called inductive. i forget)
I haven't used an electric stove for a long while. I didn't know that they got hot instantly. I do like the idea of the inductive surface ones that are hot for cooking but cold to touch. (i think they're called inductive. i forget)
Induction.
The thing is though, and don't take this as an insult, the fact that you expect instant hot (on a gas stove), speaks more to the quality or lack of quality of your cooking instruments.
Quality pots and pans take time to heat up on a gas stove. For example, All Clad, Calphalon (commercial) and/or Cast Iron, will all need, at least, 5 to 10 to get cooking hot. Once hot they will STAY hot! Even long after the flame is out.
Quality is all about even heating and even cooking, even meaning temps. This is particularly evident when using low to moderate heat. Crappy stoves can't do it, and crappy pans can't maintain even low temps; and can't deal with high temps at all!
"Instant hot" is a mark of less than good quality and it will show in the cooking results. Another mark is nonstick pans!! Wholly unnecessary, not to mention that you are EATING that **** they put onto the pans, which comes off into your food, gradually over time!!!! Your eating that chemical crap!
Exactly that's whats pushing me towards the Astoria area..lol. My Realtor has been taking me to Brooklyn and many of the apartments were just as small and just as expensive as the ones I was shown in Manhattan.
Ahhhh, jfyi, if you don't need to live in the trendy areas, nor super modern housing, and can deal with a 30 to 60 minute commute, you can, indeed, find larger apts for less money!!!
For you, Ditmas Park to Midwood to Madison, w/b good areas. ALSO, anywhere along Ocean Parkway from Church Avenue onward. Note, the larger apts will virtually all be pre wars with few amenities. There are a few latter post war buildings with parking, and some amenities, including pools (50s era luxury).
So, if you are about becoming a *real* NYer, that w/b the way to go.
One thing to know, a broker from Manhattan or the trendy areas will not be capable of showing you these areas! Cocorcan (sp?) Doesn't have an offiice in Midwood!
I suggest you take the car and go cruising, BQE to Prospect Expressway all the way to Ocean Parkway. The Parkway goes all the way to Coney Island.
Or, you can take the "B" train to any station from Church Avenue onward to Coney Island. Any stop between those two is safe and affordable. Just not trendy nor hip and fashionable. Very reasonable commute and most typical of *real* NYers.
Because, electric just wasn't heard of in NYC, and still is a rarity.
Yet, in some suburban locales, and especially out in Transplantland, particularly in warm climes, electric heat/pumps are the norm, as well as electric stoves. Out West too, in my experience, electric is prevalent.
Are you from the "North", a less *new* area? That would explain your experience.
Down South and out West, generally, the suburban areas are newer, and there are no "Gas" utilities nor "Gas" infrastructure, so NO gas!! Which is not necessarily unusual in the Tri State, in the far suburbs (than and now), where people may buy and use "Propane"; but in the South and West, builders tend to just install electric stoves.
In many such places, finding Propane is difficult, even if you insisted upon a gas stove.
I suppose you might hail from an "Industrialized" area ("Rust Belt"?)????
Also, note, I did say "likely"!
Lefrak City in Corona, Queens has all electric stoves.
Exactly that's whats pushing me towards the Astoria area..lol. My Realtor has been taking me to Brooklyn and many of the apartments were just as small and just as expensive as the ones I was shown in Manhattan.
While you look at Astoria, consider some other Queens neighborhoods close to Astoria like Sunnyside and Woodside. Even neighborhoods just a little further out like Rego Park or Forest Hills will have lots of apartment buildings with parking.
Rapid Realty is a big real estate company with offices all over New York. RapidNYC | New York Apartments, Brooklyn Apartments, No Broker Fee Here is their Astoria, NY office, but they will be able to show you other places in Queens that are close and have bigger places.
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