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We're a young professional family relocating to New York from DC. My husband and I both moved to DC for internships, and settling down. We now have a beautiful one year old. We've both accepted jobs in New York, so now we're looking to relocate there. But we have a few questions.
1) What areas in/around New York are good for raising children? We really aren't planning on having any more children, so we won't need too much space to grow into. What are the biggest pros and cons of raising a child in an urban area versus a suburban area? We've had a little experience with urban areas with our daughter, but DC isn't quite New York, and since she's barely a year old, we haven't actually had a ton to do.
2) What exactly is the housing situation like in New York? We have a decent housing budget (renting at around $7000/month), but will that be enough? Ideally, whether we end up in the city or in the suburbs, we'd like to be in a decent, safe area, near good parks and schools, and close to public transportation.
3) Public or private schools? I've heard really good things and really bad things about both. We've still got a couple years til our daughter will be starting school, but we're starting to think about preschool/daycare. What is your experience?
At $7K a month there will be very few areas of the city that you will not be able to afford. I suggest Park Slope in Brooklyn, Riverdale in the Bronx, or Forest Hills in Queens, for areas outside of Manhattan. All 3 areas have good public schools, good parks, and adequate public transportation.
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Asking where do I live with a $7000 / year budget in NYC? is like asking where does an 800 lb gorilla sit?
More seriously, if you think you're planning on staying long-term buying may (or may not) be a better option. A local could give more specific advice, but exact job location might help narrow down the best neighborhood.
We're a young professional family relocating to New York from DC. My husband and I both moved to DC for internships, and settling down. We now have a beautiful one year old. We've both accepted jobs in New York, so now we're looking to relocate there. But we have a few questions.
1) What areas in/around New York are good for raising children? We really aren't planning on having any more children, so we won't need too much space to grow into. What are the biggest pros and cons of raising a child in an urban area versus a suburban area? We've had a little experience with urban areas with our daughter, but DC isn't quite New York, and since she's barely a year old, we haven't actually had a ton to do.
2) What exactly is the housing situation like in New York? We have a decent housing budget (renting at around $7000/month), but will that be enough? Ideally, whether we end up in the city or in the suburbs, we'd like to be in a decent, safe area, near good parks and schools, and close to public transportation.
3) Public or private schools? I've heard really good things and really bad things about both. We've still got a couple years til our daughter will be starting school, but we're starting to think about preschool/daycare. What is your experience?
Thank you so much!
I think you would love Tribeca. I live here and love it, and although I don't have a family, it's a very family oriented neighborhood. Although lots of people send their kids to private, it is zoned to some of the best schools in New York...part of why the property values are sky high.
I think you would love Tribeca. I live here and love it, and although I don't have a family, it's a very family oriented neighborhood. Although lots of people send their kids to private, it is zoned to some of the best schools in New York...part of why the property values are sky high.
7k in Tribeca will get you a nice two bedroom.
I hope they have enough for daycare/preschool as well:
So Upper East/West Side or Tribeca? We'll definitely look into it. Any places outside of Manhattan? How about outside of New York City? Or do you think that the extra cost of living in the city is worth the experience of raising a child there?
My work provides discount daycare, so we'll be covered for a while. And we'll be saving up for private school right now, should we choose to go that route.
So Upper East/West Side or Tribeca? We'll definitely look into it. Any places outside of Manhattan? How about outside of New York City? Or do you think that the extra cost of living in the city is worth the experience of raising a child there?
My work provides discount daycare, so we'll be covered for a while. And we'll be saving up for private school right now, should we choose to go that route.
I recommend Twin Parks Montessori over "day care."
We're a young professional family relocating to New York from DC. My husband and I both moved to DC for internships, and settling down. We now have a beautiful one year old. We've both accepted jobs in New York, so now we're looking to relocate there. But we have a few questions.
1) What areas in/around New York are good for raising children? We really aren't planning on having any more children, so we won't need too much space to grow into. What are the biggest pros and cons of raising a child in an urban area versus a suburban area? We've had a little experience with urban areas with our daughter, but DC isn't quite New York, and since she's barely a year old, we haven't actually had a ton to do.
2) What exactly is the housing situation like in New York? We have a decent housing budget (renting at around $7000/month), but will that be enough? Ideally, whether we end up in the city or in the suburbs, we'd like to be in a decent, safe area, near good parks and schools, and close to public transportation.
3) Public or private schools? I've heard really good things and really bad things about both. We've still got a couple years til our daughter will be starting school, but we're starting to think about preschool/daycare. What is your experience?
Thank you so much!
!!!! You'll be more than fine! You can get a nice place at one of the sky scrapers at Long Island City with the BEST views of Manhattan and one of my favorite parks in Gantry Plaza State Park which is across the street from all the condo's. It also has a good school in the area.
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!!!! You'll be more than fine! You can get a nice place at one of the sky scrapers at Long Island City with the BEST views of Manhattan and one of my favorite parks in Gantry Plaza State Park which is across the street from all the condo's. It also has a good school in the area.
