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I know there are about a million posts like this (I've looked through a lot of them!), but I'm hoping that I can get some better answers about what I'm looking for.
My husband may be getting a job at a company near Houston and Broadway, and we'd be relocating from Seattle. We're thinking Bushwick, Bed Stuy, or East Village would be good options, but I definitely want to hear what other people have to say.
We live in Capitol Hill in Seattle, and we lived in the Wicker Park area when we lived in Chicago (if that gives you a better sense of what type of neighborhood we like). If anyone can compare the neighborhoods above to Chicago or Seattle neighborhoods, I would be super, super grateful (I've heard that Bushwick is a lot like Ukrainian Village in Chicago, which is pretty much my favorite neighborhood of all time). Also, if you could let me know the areas of each neighborhood that are generally safer/cooler/nicer, that would be super helpful.
And I know I'm going to sound like a total jackass saying this... but we're thinking of keeping our car. One of our dogs has special needs, so we need to be able to transport him fairly easily. We're totally cool paying for parking... we're hoping to keep it at a max of $250-300 a month. I'm guessing it would be easier in Brooklyn, but I would love to hear what everyone has to say!
I know there are about a million posts like this (I've looked through a lot of them!), but I'm hoping that I can get some better answers about what I'm looking for.
My husband may be getting a job at a company near Houston and Broadway, and we'd be relocating from Seattle. We're thinking Bushwick, Bed Stuy, or East Village would be good options, but I definitely want to hear what other people have to say.
We live in Capitol Hill in Seattle, and we lived in the Wicker Park area when we lived in Chicago (if that gives you a better sense of what type of neighborhood we like). If anyone can compare the neighborhoods above to Chicago or Seattle neighborhoods, I would be super, super grateful (I've heard that Bushwick is a lot like Ukrainian Village in Chicago, which is pretty much my favorite neighborhood of all time). Also, if you could let me know the areas of each neighborhood that are generally safer/cooler/nicer, that would be super helpful.
And I know I'm going to sound like a total jackass saying this... but we're thinking of keeping our car. One of our dogs has special needs, so we need to be able to transport him fairly easily. We're totally cool paying for parking... we're hoping to keep it at a max of $250-300 a month. I'm guessing it would be easier in Brooklyn, but I would love to hear what everyone has to say!
Last time I payed to park in Brooklyn Heights it was $450 it probably gone higher now since that was 2 years ago --- you are not a total jackass --- just unfamiliar with the mores of New York City. You need to tell me again are you looking to buy or rent--- your budget for those kind of things will help dictate where you live. You need not worry about a work location because even if you keep a car you will be more interested in how you get there via public transportation. All of the neighborhoods you mention are in some sort of transition with people moving in and long term residents moving out.
as far as safer I would say east village-- bushwick--- bed stuy in that order
1. I'm thinking of those neighborhoods because they seem to be cool, but still relatively affordable. We really enjoy being in a neighborhood that feels legitimately feels like a neighborhood (we lived in a high rise in downtown Seattle for a short while and HATED it), and those seem like they would fit the bill fairly well. Bonus points for veggie restaurants and awesome coffee shops within the neighborhood.
2. Renting
3. Max of $2400, but seeing as I'll be going back to school, it would be nice to save a little extra money.
4. We aren't super picky when it comes to finding a place (besides allowing our two large dogs and not having carpet... neither seem to be major sticking points). Our current place is 420 square feet, and we can't go much smaller than that.
Bushwick is very cool if you are single and under 25. In my opinion, it is an ugly neighborhood featuring industrial buildings built prior to 1940, and the very modest and architecturally blah houses that were built for the people who worked in these buildings.
Bed-Stuy, ten years ago, was just about 100% African American, and known for both its high crime and incredible brownstones. It is rapidly gentrifying, and people are paying well over $1 million (and approaching $2 million) for these brownstones. It is a very large geographic area ranging from very appealing, to you wouldn't want to be caught dead there.
The East Village is very expensive. And for that very expensive rent, you might end up in the fourth floor of a tenement that was built in 1900. It is a very vibrant area with tons of restaurants and bars. And your husband can walk to work. But parking is a nightmare.
Can you get a 1 bedroom in the EV for 2400? I'm guessing no but not sure. BTW I know you didn't list Astoria but that might be worth a look. I was there yesterday and it's a great area.
1. I'm thinking of those neighborhoods because they seem to be cool, but still relatively affordable. We really enjoy being in a neighborhood that feels legitimately feels like a neighborhood (we lived in a high rise in downtown Seattle for a short while and HATED it), and those seem like they would fit the bill fairly well. Bonus points for veggie restaurants and awesome coffee shops within the neighborhood.
2. Renting
3. Max of $2400, but seeing as I'll be going back to school, it would be nice to save a little extra money.
4. We aren't super picky when it comes to finding a place (besides allowing our two large dogs and not having carpet... neither seem to be major sticking points). Our current place is 420 square feet, and we can't go much smaller than that.
You will be shocked at how difficult it is going to be with two large dogs to rent--- landlords here are crazy on that issue. Allow yourselves lots of time to find a place you very well may need it. The rest is doable. When are you moving and have you done any checking on the dog question yet in advance as you seem to think it will not be a problem
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