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Old 02-21-2008, 03:20 AM
 
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I am from England so very unfamiliar with travelling distances but can somebody please inform me of differences in distance as i need to be quite central to Manhattan: (train and taxi ride)

1) Manhattan - Brooklyn
2) Manhattan - Bronx
3) Manhattan - Queens

Also which of the 3 Outer- broughs is the safest and cleanest with modern reasonable priced one -bed/studio appartments?

Your help is much appreciated!!! xx
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:24 AM
 
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I'm not sure about the Bronx, but Brooklyn and Queens are VERY large boroughs. So it all depends on where you live in them. I live in Bushwich Brooklyn, and both the train and a taxi take about 30 minutes to get into midtown. The only real difference is a taxi takes you directly where you want to go, and you are not cramped in among a billion people (seemingly) on the L train. Oy.
Again, with safeness, it depends on what neighborhood you live in, as well as your comfort level (fr instance, I feel fine living in Bushwick, but I've seen alot of people badmouth it.)
At any rate, hope this helps some. Good luck.
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Old 02-21-2008, 12:20 PM
 
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Do you have a job lined up in the city. All the areas of Brooklyn close to Manhattan are really nice but far from cheap. If you have a job, what do have to budget on rent.
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Old 02-21-2008, 12:48 PM
 
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The best idea is to tell us exactly where in Manhattan you will need to be. It's markedly different if you need to be mostly in east midtown, vs. Battery Park city. I would give you different advice based on the answer.

Secondly, everything pretty much depends on your budget. Can you spend $1400 a month? $2000? $2500? (for rent)
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Old 03-14-2008, 09:45 AM
 
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Hiya thanks for your responce, i dont have a job lined up and dont have a clue about the best places to stay im just was planning on getting away from england for a few months and my budget for rent is about $2000 a month. i dont know if this helps?

i know it all seems pretty vague but can have you got any advise for me

Sx
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Old 03-14-2008, 09:49 AM
 
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Remember, you can't legally work here unless you have a visa that permits you to work here, not a tourist visa.
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