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Old 11-26-2013, 07:37 AM
 
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I know the NYCHA apartments aren't the best, but since I am on Social Security for a disability and trying to move to NYC, it is my only option real option right now. On my NYCHA public housing application, I put down Brooklyn as my first choice, since I know that borough fairly well, and Manhattan as my second choice. I am considering changing my second choice, especially since I know Manhattan and Queens are the longest lists. I probably will move up in advance of making it to the top of the list to put myself at a higher priority, but I would like opinions that may give me an indication on the speed in which each borough tends to get new people into an apartment.
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Old 11-26-2013, 11:59 AM
 
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I know the NYCHA apartments aren't the best, but since I am on Social Security for a disability and trying to move to NYC, it is my only option real option right now. On my NYCHA public housing application, I put down Brooklyn as my first choice, since I know that borough fairly well, and Manhattan as my second choice. I am considering changing my second choice, especially since I know Manhattan and Queens are the longest lists. I probably will move up in advance of making it to the top of the list to put myself at a higher priority, but I would like opinions that may give me an indication on the speed in which each borough tends to get new people into an apartment.
From fastest to slowest:

Queens
Staten Island
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
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Old 11-27-2013, 10:29 AM
 
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From fastest to slowest:

Queens
Staten Island
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
I am actually surprised to see Queens at the top and Brooklyn second from the bottom. I get why Manhattan would be slowest. Not many options, relatively speaking, and everyone wants to live there. Staten Island I would never consider since I do not drive and it would be inconvenient for me. I may look closer at Queens though. I know I will probably be looking at a studio when I come up, but better that than roommates(which I have no luck with at all).
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