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Planning to relocate across the country for the summer just to get out of my bubble and experience something new. I'm really looking for an area that has like-minded/similar-aged people, a cool bar scene, and a lot of conveniences within walking distance. Also, somewhere that will give me a good idea of what NY is like.
About myself:
I am from and currently live in the Bay Area, CA. I'm a white male, just turned 27 y.o., and have a college degree. I have worked in auto sales, real estate, medical device industry, and education. I have a really diverse social circle. I am laid back, well-traveled, street smart, and have an entrepreneurial mindset. I'm into many styles of music and art. I enjoy the outdoors, eating healthy, traveling, physical activity, sampling restaurants and bars. Mostly I like to experience new things (hence the relocation).
I have been doing a fair amount of research, reading a lot of posts on C.D. and other sites, and the places I've found that may be a good fit have been:
a. Williamsburg b. Greenpoint c. Murray Hill d. Alphabet City e. Upper West Side
Any comparisons of the above mentioned areas, other suggestions, or really any advice at all would be much appreciated! Thank you!
My budget is $1500/m
Last edited by Freshness; 03-31-2014 at 11:19 PM..
Planning to relocate across the country for the summer just to get out of my bubble and experience something new. I'm really looking for an area that has like-minded/similar-aged people, a cool bar scene, and a lot of conveniences within walking distance. Also, somewhere that will give me a good idea of what NY is like.
About myself:
I am from and currently live in the Bay Area, CA. I'm a white male, just turned 27 y.o., and have a college degree. I have worked in auto sales, real estate, medical device industry, and education. I have a really diverse social circle. I am laid back, well-traveled, street smart, and have an entrepreneurial mindset. I'm into many styles of music and art. I enjoy the outdoors, eating healthy, traveling, physical activity, sampling restaurants and bars. Mostly I like to experience new things (hence the relocation).
I have been doing a fair amount of research, reading a lot of posts on C.D. and other sites, and the places I've found that may be a good fit have been:
a. Williamsburg b. Greenpoint c. Murray Hill d. Alphabet City e. Upper West Side
Any comparisons of the above mentioned areas, other suggestions, or really any advice at all would be much appreciated! Thank you!
My budget is $1500/m
None of those neighborhoods will give you a good idea of what NY is like.
My suggestion- stay in the Bay Area. You live in the premier location in the US. Trust me, the grass isn't greener. There is no grass, actually. This is the most artificial place in the US. Do you have any idea how bad winters are here? How rude and annoying NYers are? How fast-paced and corporate-driven this area is? Just how bad the traffic is? How dirty and polluted this hellhole is? Its not what you see on TV in romantic movies. I know a few people from SFO that couldn't wait to go back. NYC sucks.
Planning to relocate across the country for the summer just to get out of my bubble and experience something new. I'm really looking for an area that has like-minded/similar-aged people, a cool bar scene, and a lot of conveniences within walking distance. Also, somewhere that will give me a good idea of what NY is like.
About myself:
I am from and currently live in the Bay Area, CA. I'm a white male, just turned 27 y.o., and have a college degree. I have worked in auto sales, real estate, medical device industry, and education. I have a really diverse social circle. I am laid back, well-traveled, street smart, and have an entrepreneurial mindset. I'm into many styles of music and art. I enjoy the outdoors, eating healthy, traveling, physical activity, sampling restaurants and bars. Mostly I like to experience new things (hence the relocation).
I have been doing a fair amount of research, reading a lot of posts on C.D. and other sites, and the places I've found that may be a good fit have been:
a. Williamsburg b. Greenpoint c. Murray Hill d. Alphabet City e. Upper West Side
Any comparisons of the above mentioned areas, other suggestions, or really any advice at all would be much appreciated! Thank you!
My budget is $1500/m
You'll have to decide whether you want Brooklyn or Manhattan. Greenpoint would be my top choice of those you listed. I would also add Fort Greene and Prospect Heights. Not sure about Manhattan, but Murray Hill always struck me as an area for frat-boy types and UWS might have a crowd that is older than you. In Manhattan I would stick to East Village.LES areas.
Of what you listed I would only go with Williamsburg or Greenpoint. That of course is based on what you said you were looking for, your demographics, etc. Upper west is a little bit older- more families, etc. Alphabet city is ok, but meh. Personally I'm not the biggest fan. Murray Hill is a bro'd out frat scene.
Williamsburg will give you a good idea of what NY is like, from the point of view of all of the people who move to NYC to experience that sort of thing. If that makes sense. Authentic old school NY is nothing like that, but let's be real people. When this guy says he wants to come to experience the city and lists those neighborhoods, that is clearly the version of NY that he is seeking.
Check out Astoria too.
And $1500 will be tight to find a place to yourself, but it may be doable considering you would be looking for a sublet, not a new lease.
My suggestion- stay in the Bay Area. You live in the premier location in the US. Trust me, the grass isn't greener. There is no grass, actually. This is the most artificial place in the US. Do you have any idea how bad winters are here? How rude and annoying NYers are? How fast-paced and corporate-driven this area is? Just how bad the traffic is? How dirty and polluted this hellhole is? Its not what you see on TV in romantic movies. I know a few people from SFO that couldn't wait to go back. NYC sucks.
He is just visiting for the summer, let him make his own judgements.
$1500 may not cut it in the neighborhoods you mentioned. Look in Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Bayside, Flushing, Inwood, Riverdale. All of those areas have public transit to Manhattan and rentals may fit your budget.
Summers are hot and humid here and there is no "natural" air conditioning in the summer like SF has with the fog.
The subway is exceptionally gross on a hot and humid day. You have been warned!
City beaches aren't great. You have to go to Coney Island or Rockaway. The LI and Jersey Shore beaches are much better, but you need a car to get there.
Nothing to see on Staten Island, I repeat nothing to see! I can reccomend a couple of restaurants near the ferry if you happen to venture accross.
Most of the pizza places are very much average. You will be disappointed.
Avoid the tourist traps!
Have fun and enjoy your visit.
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I can reccomend a couple of restaurants near the ferry if you happen to venture accross.
