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Could you do it for a year in a 500 sq ft apt? Also, we are going to start trying for another baby towards the end of the year. My first trimester I was pretty sick, last trimester I was too big, so we have a little window to move and I just wouldn't want to move when I'm pregnant. All these factors make it so frustrating.
I would hold off on the second child until the debt was paid, then start planning for it after the move. You're looking for a bigger, better,space, and having another child at this point, while living in a mousetrap isn't exactly the best thing to do right now. It adds extra expenses onto what you've accrued as of now. What's the rush?
I would hold off on the second child until the debt was paid, then start planning for it after the move. You're looking for a bigger, better,space, and having another child at this point, while living in a mousetrap isn't exactly the best ng to do right now. It adds extra expenses onto what you've accrued as of now. What's the rush?
The Bronx is a major downgrade from queens. It's QOL aint sh**. Don't do it. You absolutely should stay put, knock out that debt, and then move. Set a reasonable time frame to curtail the debt and then watch as your options open.
I don't agree. The OP will have to make up her own mind.
Then have the second kid. Tell ur husband to suck up the commute for a few years. After the debt is paid off start stacking up for the downpayment and buy a co-op.
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We currently live in a 480 sq ft $2100/month apartment in Astoria with a 4 month old. I have resigned from my job and currently taking care of our son, taking another job is not an option. My husband makes $120k and we have $20K credit card debt. No snappy and judgmental comments please.
You are overpaying to live in Astoria, you can find 2BR apartment for $2,100 and below (especially if you avoid renting during the summer). You can check zillow.com to see rentals.
You are overpaying to live in Astoria, you can find 2BR apartment for $2,100 and below (especially if you avoid renting during the summer). You can check zillow.com to see rentals.
It seems like most attractive neighborhoods charge no less than $2200 for a 2br. You pay exorbitant rents in Astoria because of its proximity to Manhattan and the restaurants, but it's certainly not aesthetically pleasing, it's like the Queens version of Williamsburg. So your suggestion is to move into a 2br that's equivalent or less?
Then have the second kid. Tell ur husband to suck up the commute for a few years. After the debt is paid off start stacking up for the downpayment and buy a co-op.
-married father of 2 and mod of NYC forum
How is Briarwood nice? I recall it being quite desolate. This plan you've outlined will require 5-7 years, I'm afraid of really disliking the area we live in for that long, especially since around 7 year mark our son will be old enough to go to school and Briarwood isn't quite good for that. If we could pay off our debt in 1 year and move before the year is up, this would be a good plan, but I'm just not sure if it'll work out that way. $20K is quite the sum. I just wouldn't want to get stuck, and then look for another place only to find that the rents have gone up even more, and buying is still not an option. But your plan sounds economically sound.
How is Briarwood nice? I recall it being quite desolate. This plan you've outlined will require 5-7 years, I'm afraid of really disliking the area we live in for that long, especially since around 7 year mark our son will be old enough to go to school and Briarwood isn't quite good for that. If we could pay off our debt in 1 year and move before the year is up, this would be a good plan, but I'm just not sure if it'll work out that way. $20K is quite the sum. I just wouldn't want to get stuck, and then look for another place only to find that the rents have gone up even more, and buying is still not an option. But your plan sounds economically sound.
What do you consider desolate? It's mostly residential apartment buildings, not much commercial. But it's a low crime neighborhood, and PS 117 had mostly good reviews on insideschools.org:
Plus the F train stops there, your husband can take that into the city and transfer to the 6. If you guys still feel like you need some nightlife, or to go out to have dinner, head on over to Austin Street which is not too far away in Forest Hills. Need to do some retail shopping, head to Queens Center Mall or Jamaica Avenue.
I stayed in my neighborhood and bought because I knew what was in my budget and me and the wife know the lay of the land already, having grown up out here - she's a SAHM too.
What are you looking for in a neighborhood? We don't have much dining options where we're at, but we're more of the cooking type anyway so that doesn't bother us. We don't go to clubs or anything, we'd rather throw a house party with friends and family. Really analyze your lifestyle and see what's most important to you and hubby before deciding on any area; I suggested Briarwood because of the affordability for your situation and the low crime rate.
Also, why don't you look into some online work from home jobs to cut down on the debt too...
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If she's complaining about a commute from Astoria to the Upper East 90's then I doubt Briarwood would be very satiating. How long is your husband's commute as it is now?
omg, directing all these couples with kids with big city fetishes to cheaper neighborhoods is essentially KILLING NYC. Does no one else see this!?
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