living expense comparison: Manhattan vs Queens (specifically Elmhurst)

[DoomDan515]

The only somewhat shady areas that I can think of are either Junction Boulevard [Elmhurst/Corona border] or Roosevelt Avenue [but I think Roosevelt Avenue is actually Jackson Heights]. I find it to be a safe neighborhood for the most part.

[circa62]

Originally Posted by Filler

hey thanks for all the good suggestions.

my monthly budget is $1500 including rents. I want to live somewhere close to Manhattan in Queens, so I can have some extra money to party in Manhattan. If I live in Manhattan with rent 1500 per month, I will feel guilty going to clubbing every Friday night since I don't have much extra $$ for fun.

I'm just curious, is the NYU dorm out of the question?

[holden125]

Originally Posted by circa62

I'm just curious, is the NYU dorm out of the question?

I went to NYU twice and a lot of NYU dorms would soak up the entire $1500 in his budget.

[Henna]

Originally Posted by DoomDan515

The only somewhat shady areas that I can think of are either Junction Boulevard [Elmhurst/Corona border] or Roosevelt Avenue [but I think Roosevelt Avenue is actually Jackson Heights]. I find it to be a safe neighborhood for the most part.

I think the north side of Roosevelt Ave is Jackson Heights and the south side is Elmhurst. For instance, I know that Taqueria Coatzingo has a storefront on 82nd St., just south of the 82nd St. 7 train stop on Roosevelt in Jackson Heights, but the address of the restaurant is Elmhurst. (By the way, this place gets rave reviews for its tacos on Chowhound.)

Roosevelt Ave is a bit seedy in general, and I would not want to live on it or right next to it. But when I think of Elmhurst, and the areas I was suggesting to the OP - are closer to Broadway, and the subway stops I was suggesting he locate himself near are on the R/G/V lines and not the 7. The Broadway area is also the Chinese/Asian area, while Roosevelt Ave is more Latino.

[Shaunelle]

Hello am suppose to be moving to New York this summer also to start Baruch College and i to will be looking for a place

i dont know the area very well and dont know the rent and so forth is
can you help me out.

can you give me an idea of what it costs to rent a room or somethining that has easy commuting to Manhattan.

Please let me know.

Thanks
shaunelle

[BXGEAR]

Originally Posted by Henna

I think the north side of Roosevelt Ave is Jackson Heights and the south side is Elmhurst.

True.

Originally Posted by Henna

Roosevelt Ave is a bit seedy in general, and I would not want to live on it or right next to it. But when I think of Elmhurst, and the areas I was suggesting to the OP - are closer to Broadway, and the subway stops I was suggesting he locate himself near are on the R/G/V lines and not the 7. The Broadway area is also the Chinese/Asian area, while Roosevelt Ave is more Latino.

The R/V/G lines run local and takes too long. Areas around the R/V/G are generally depressed. Try to find a place around the 74th St. Roosevelt/ Broadway station (7,E,F,R,V,G). The commute is good and there's too many people for you to get bothered. Remember, at night, Jackson Heights/ Elmhurst/ Corona area is known for it stick ups.