How do I learn everything I need to know about moving to NYC? (Boston: sublet)
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Theres just so much information. Where to live, what is needed, what each neighborhood is like, etc. Is there a compiled guide that tells me all of the info I'm seeking?
Theres just so much information. Where to live, what is needed, what each neighborhood is like, etc. Is there a compiled guide that tells me all of the info I'm seeking?
Or do I just have to piece it all together
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Honestly you should skim this site on your spare time.. it has lots of info !!!! it helped me soooooo much when moving to Boston,nj,bronx.. Jus read and look into anything u find interesting. Some people here are really funny
By becoming integrated into daily life in the city. I grew up in the burbs and had a vague sense of NY since I'd spent time there visiting friends, going to events, etc., but it didn't give me nearly enough insight to feel really prepared to sign a lease or make a permanent move into any particular neighborhood. I still felt lost when I thought about where I wanted to live, how to go about the search, etc. Moving to NYC is not like moving anywhere else. The only thing that really helped me feel comfortable enough to commit was when I got a job in the city, starting building a social network, etc. Spending significant time in the city, with locals, on a day to day "non-touristy" basis really gives you a new perspective. It also helps you to find available units, get neighborhood/realtor suggestions from people that you actually know, etc.
It worked out well for me because I was able to commute until I felt comfortable. If you don't live so close, maybe you could get a sublet with no commitment for a few months to feel out the city? That would give you time to get to know the area, feel comfortable in a local job, etc.
You can read all day about the hoods but you can't know until you walk the several blocks around a prospective apartment to see if you will be comfortable.
Get your stuff together - be ready to pounce on an apt with first/last months/security deposits + credit check and other mgmt company ransom fees in your bank acct ready to go with bank cheques- the rental market is too tight right now to dawdle.
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