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Grew up in Brooklyn. Been out of the city for three years, but moving back. Don't think I could afford anything decent in BK.
Combined gross income 90K.
We will rent a 2 bedroom.
I have a car and will be working in Brooklyn near the BK and Manhattan bridges.
We have a school-aged child that will attend public or charter schools, most likely in BK. I don't need school recs. I am familiar with the good, bad, and ugly.
Looking for somewhere with no alternate side parking rules. That is my only want. I don't know much about Queens, but was told to look into neighborhoods there. Open to the suburbs outside, but not too familiar with those either.
Suggestions please. Thanks!
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Grew up in Brooklyn. Been out of the city for three years, but moving back. Don't think I could afford anything decent in BK.
Combined gross income 90K.
We will rent.
I have a car and will be working in Brooklyn near the BK and Manhattan bridges.
We have a school-aged child that will attend public or charter schools, most likely in BK. I don't need school recs. I am familiar with the good, bad, and ugly.
Looking for somewhere with no alternate side parking rules. That is my only want. I don't know much about Queens, but was told to look into neighborhoods there. Open to the suburbs outside, but not too familiar with those either.
Suggestions please. Thanks!
You're from Brooklyn. How could you possibly make such a statement that you couldn't afford anything decent in Brooklyn for 90k/yr? Did you grow up on North 7th street, never left a 4 block radius, and know how expensive it is there now? Do you really not realize how big Brooklyn is?
You're from Brooklyn. How could you possibly make such a statement that you couldn't afford anything decent in Brooklyn for 90k/yr? Did you grow up on North 7th street, never left a 4 block radius, and know how expensive it is there now? Do you really not realize how big Brooklyn is?
LOL I'm actually from Bed-Stuy, where the rents are getting higher and higher, as I've been told by family/friends etc. Some of these rents are above 1500 going into the 2000s for a decent 2 bedroom. Besides, I'm looking for somewhere w/no alternate side parking.
At 90K, your rent should be capped at around 2300. I'm guess you want a 2BR?
Queens suggestions:
If you're driving to Manhattan Bridge, try Rego Park, Maspeth, or Elmhurst.
If you want to take the subway, you can take the F line. Look at Forest Hills/Rego Park or Jackson Heights.
Grew up in Brooklyn. Been out of the city for three years, but moving back. Don't think I could afford anything decent in BK.
Combined gross income 90K.
We will rent.
I have a car and will be working in Brooklyn near the BK and Manhattan bridges.
We have a school-aged child that will attend public or charter schools, most likely in BK. I don't need school recs. I am familiar with the good, bad, and ugly.
Looking for somewhere with no alternate side parking rules. That is my only want. I don't know much about Queens, but was told to look into neighborhoods there. Open to the suburbs outside, but not too familiar with those either.
Suggestions please. Thanks!
You could throw a dart at just about any residential neighborhood in Eastern Queens that doesn't have subway access and find that there is no alternate side parking. You can actually throw virtual darts by using Google maps. Here, I just did this one: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Qu...0f58ea0e3c5524
The absence of parking signs means there are no regulations.
I think you will need to get more specific about your wants/needs because the absence of alternate side is not really enough to narrow things down.
Also, you should consider that in many further-out Queens (and maybe Brooklyn) areas, you only need to pay $100-$150 a month for an off-street spot. I suppose it depends on demand. You can check for parking here
Brooklyn new york parking & storage classifieds "parking" - craigslist
At 90K, your rent should be capped at around 2300. I'm guess you want a 2BR?
Queens suggestions:
If you're driving to Manhattan Bridge, try Rego Park, Maspeth, or Elmhurst.
If you want to take the subway, you can take the F line. Look at Forest Hills/Rego Park or Jackson Heights.
Thanks for the suggestions. I would want a two bedroom. No, I certainly don't mind taking the train. I will look into those.
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Originally Posted by Henna
You could throw a dart at just about any residential neighborhood in Eastern Queens that doesn't have subway access and find that there is no alternate side parking. You can actually throw virtual darts by using Google maps. Here, I just did this one: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Qu...0f58ea0e3c5524
The absence of parking signs means there are no regulations.
I think you will need to get more specific about your wants/needs because the absence of alternate side is not really enough to narrow things down.
Also, you should consider that in many further-out Queens (and maybe Brooklyn) areas, you only need to pay $100-$150 a month for an off-street spot. I suppose it depends on demand. You can check for parking here
Brooklyn new york parking & storage classifieds "parking" - craigslist
I kind of wanted to keep it broad because I want as many options as possible.
Honestly, living down South has definitely spoiled me, but I know I am not going to be able to get what I have down here in NYC and still live comfortably and save. If I were to have it all, I'd have a dishwasher, washer/dryer hook-ups, and parking. As far as I know, having grown up in Brooklyn, these types of amenities are not available unless I want to live in some newer expensive apartment/condo. I actually never operated a dishwasher prior to moving down here. lol
Therefore, I am trying not really picky at all. I know I need to be as realistic as possible.
At least, I'd want to be in a place where there are no street cleaning rules. At best, I'd have a parking spot. At very best, washer/dryer hook ups, and a dishwasher. Do you guys think that's too much to ask on my income? I thought it was, which is why didn't even go there. lol
Thanks for the suggestions. I would want a two bedroom. No, I certainly don't mind taking the train. I will look into those.
I kind of wanted to keep it broad because I want as many options as possible.
Honestly, living down South has definitely spoiled me, but I know I am not going to be able to get what I have down here in NYC and still live comfortably and save. If I were to have it all, I'd have a dishwasher, washer/dryer hook-ups, and parking. As far as I know, having grown up in Brooklyn, these types of amenities are not available unless I want to live in some newer expensive apartment/condo. I actually never operated a dishwasher prior to moving down here. lol
Therefore, I am trying not really picky at all. I know I need to be as realistic as possible.
At least, I'd want to be in a place where there are no street cleaning rules. At best, I'd have a parking spot. At very best, washer/dryer hook ups, and a dishwasher. Do you guys think that's too much to ask on my income? I thought it was, which is why didn't even go there. lol
Good info about the parking spots. Thank you!
You don't care about your commute time?
Maybe look into Middle Village. Not sure what the prices are like, but it's relatively close to Brooklyn and has at least some streets with no alternate side.
Maybe look into Middle Village. Not sure what the prices are like, but it's relatively close to Brooklyn and has at least some streets with no alternate side.
Not sure if you're familiar with the area Woodhaven or would like it since I think you can afford more with your income. There are many streets there that have no alternate side street parking. Depending on how close you're to the A train you can either take the subway or just drive straight down Atlantic Ave to work. From browsing through craigslist I see 2BRs in the 1600 range. However there are still sub 300k 3br houses meaning it might be cheaper to buy a 3br house than to rent a 2br apt there. It would be a fairly easy commute for you either driving or taking the A train.
Not sure if you're familiar with the area Woodhaven or would like it since I think you can afford more with your income. There are many streets there that have no alternate side street parking. Depending on how close you're to the A train you can either take the subway or just drive straight down Atlantic Ave to work. From browsing through craigslist I see 2BRs in the 1600 range. However there are still sub 300k 3br houses meaning it might be cheaper to buy a 3br house than to rent a 2br apt there. It would be a fairly easy commute for you either driving or taking the A train.
Thanks for the info! You guys have definitely opened up my eyes. I know nothing outside of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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As far as I know, having grown up in Brooklyn, these types of amenities are not available unless I want to live in some newer expensive apartment/condo. I actually never operated a dishwasher prior to moving down here. lol
