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I have to relocate temporarily somewhere the Tri-state area. I have clients in this area and my company wants me to build existing relationships here and expand business. So mostly, I will be meeting existing clients which are spread over NY, NJ, CT and PA.
Before going further I want to tell you that I have been to US couple times and has mostly lives, traveled on the east side(VA,MD,PA). Whenever I have been here, I have stayed in hotels and have commuted with friends/colleagues. This time, I am going to be on my own and the problem is that I don't/can't drive. So, I need help in finding a place to live which will allow me to commute easily to clients in NY/NJ area. I will be renting and I am a very simple living guy so nothing fancy is needed. Point of utmost importance to me is that I should be able to utilize train/public transport to visit my clients.
Depending on your budget anywhere in NYC next to a subway stop might work for you. But if you need to commute to NJ, Manhattan would be the best if you can afford it.
Where in NY/NJ are they located, and are there more in one area than another? When you say NY, do you mean NYC or NY State?
and then the CT and PA issue is large as well. Where would you be having to go there? all over the state, or just amtrack it to Philidelphia and use Mass transit there type of thing?
and then the CT and PA issue is large as well. Where would you be having to go there? all over the state, or just amtrack it to Philidelphia and use Mass transit there type of thing?
There are only two parts of PA that are reasonably accessible from NYC/NJ on mass transit. Philly (and not all of the greater Philly area) and Allentown and some of the greater Lehigh Valley area. Even then, it would require several transfers on two to three different systems and at minimum two hours. CT is similar.
There are only two parts of PA that are reasonably accessible from NYC/NJ on mass transit. Philly (and not all of the greater Philly area) and Allentown and some of the greater Lehigh Valley area. Even then, it would require several transfers on two to three different systems and at minimum two hours. CT is similar.
In short, the OP may need to get a car, especially when dealing with PA, much of NJ (not all of NJ is convenient to public transportation) and CT.
Public transportation away from subway lines is not like NYC transit, where the longest wait for a train is probably 20 minutes or so at night. You may have to wait for an hour or so depending on where you're going, plus there's the length of the trip, and throw in any additional time for transfers.
The OP should be able to get his employer to reimburse him for auto costs.
In short, the OP may need to get a car, especially when dealing with PA, much of NJ (not all of NJ is convenient to public transportation) and CT.
Public transportation away from subway lines is not like NYC transit, where the longest wait for a train is probably 20 minutes or so at night. You may have to wait for an hour or so depending on where you're going, plus there's the length of the trip, and throw in any additional time for transfers.
The OP should be able to get his employer to reimburse him for auto costs.
That's kind of where I was going. If they end up needing a car, then NYC would be the worst place to live. They'd be better in NJ or Rockland/Orange/Westchester, again depending no where the densest customer base is located.
Realistically. You will likely need to get a car. Areas you are talking about are quite large. For example, NY state is bigger than South Korea...
Exception would be that all your clients live near by major transportation hub via rail or if your company is flying you out to wherever you need to go plus limo service.
If it is flying out then living not too far from airport like JFK, LGA in NY or EWR in NJ. If you can travel by rail and really don't need a car. Then NYC, specifically Manhattan would be easiest since you can get access to MTA, Path, NJ Transit, and other rails that connect you on Northeast corridor.
My client are actually spread out. For example, I have one in Cincinnati, another in East Hanover NJ and then another one in downtown NYC. I just have 3 in PA and they are all in downtown Philly area. I assumed that wait time and transfer will take a lot time other then the actual travel time. It is fine because typically in week I will not be meeting more than 2 to 3 clients. So, I think it might make sense to be in Manhattan and have multiple public transport options, as babo111 and Chava61 suggested.
So if I opt for Manhattan, can you please give me some estimate on renting a studio apartment in a safe locality? And by the way, my employer is paying for all expenses (Reasonable expenses they said
My client are actually spread out. For example, I have one in Cincinnati, another in East Hanover NJ and then another one in downtown NYC. I just have 3 in PA and they are all in downtown Philly area. I assumed that wait time and transfer will take a lot time other then the actual travel time. It is fine because typically in week I will not be meeting more than 2 to 3 clients. So, I think it might make sense to be in Manhattan and have multiple public transport options, as babo111 and Chava61 suggested.
So if I opt for Manhattan, can you please give me some estimate on renting a studio apartment in a safe locality? And by the way, my employer is paying for all expenses (Reasonable expenses they said
Thanks again!
If they are paying for rent, then Manhattan is out the window because reasonable is nowhere to be found!!!
All jokes aside, there are also a few more questions that would deem appropriate for suggestions... as in age, income range(if your employer isn't paying for rent, or just some of it, etc this is especially important), and what you want out of your apartment. Do you want to be in the middle of an area with lots of stuff going on, or one that is pretty much quiet at night... stuff like that.
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