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The housing is fine. I doubt Montefiore is in business with a slumlord.
The ultimate question is if you're willing to trade money and freedom for convenience then live in the city. If you believe that the extra $1500/month will bring you more value then choose the subsidized housing.
Personally I think you're vastly overestimating how much value having a car holds in NYC. Most young transplants don't have cars not because they don't want one but because they can't afford one.
Further, if one of your goals is having friendships/relationships then a car and guaranteed parking will make you a hero amongst your transplant cohort.
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Originally Posted by YorktownGal
No, cars are prized possessions.
NYC's summer heat is oppressive. The sun beats down on the blacktop road surfaces and heats up the air. The tall buildings block airflow. Subways stations don't have air-conditioning. Between the closely packed people and heat from the locomotive engines, subways are significantly hotter than the streets. If it's 90 degrees outside, it's at least 100 degrees on the platforms.
You'll sweat through your shirts and be a mess by the time you get to the office - another reason to live close to work.
A car to escape for a day in summer is heavenly! A trip to NJ or Long Island beaches will be very much welcomed.
If you have a car, you'll find ways to use it! If not, you're friends will help you find reasons to use it.
I'm listening but couldn't you just Uber or take a cab instead?
I'm listening but couldn't you just Uber or take a cab instead?
Some people are just "car people" and others aren't. It's up to your personal preference. And yes, if you don't plan to use the car much then taking ubers etc is actually more cost effective once you add up all the expenses of keeping, maintaining, operating parking a car.
Some people are just "car people" and others aren't. It's up to your personal preference. And yes, if you don't plan to use the car much then taking ubers etc is actually more cost effective once you add up all the expenses of keeping, maintaining, operating parking a car.
There are very few instances in this city where an individual can afford a car but doesn't have one. By afford, I also include garage parking if there's a major problem with parking where they live.
I'm sure there are some wealthier individuals who choose not to have a car but either a) they don't live in the city full time or b) they have enough money to paper over any inconveniences (i.e. paying a premium for Ubers/car rentals when needed).
There are very few instances in this city where an individual can afford a car but doesn't have one. By afford, I also include garage parking if there's a major problem with parking where they live.
I'm sure there are some wealthier individuals who choose not to have a car but either a) they don't live in the city full time or b) they have enough money to paper over any inconveniences (i.e. paying a premium for Ubers/car rentals when needed).
That's an interesting theory. But obviously you have no idea whether it's true or not. Or are you actually saying you personally know 1 million people and their reasoning for having a car or not! haha.
Many of my friends living in Manhattan have cars. People think just because you live in Manhattan you don't use one.
Also always figure out how much an Uber costs to/from work before you find an apartment. While you may always plan to use the train. Life situations come up.
Many of my friends living in Manhattan have cars. People think just because you live in Manhattan you don't use one.
Also always figure out how much an Uber costs to/from work before you find an apartment. While you may always plan to use the train. Life situations come up.
Can you give some examples of uses for a car in Manhattan? I don't really need to go to new jersey or anything and don't anticipate spending time in the suburbs?
Can you give some examples of uses for a car in Manhattan? I don't really need to go to new jersey or anything and don't anticipate spending time in the suburbs?
I know people with cars in Manhattan and IMO it seems to be it's pretty inconvenient because mostly the garages where they keep their cars are valet and you have to contact your doorman a half hour before you want to use it and then tip them for bringing it around. At least this is the case with my uncle's place in Union Sq.
Also if you're using it within the city then there can be parking issues on the desitination end of the trip.
like i already said it's a personal choice. I do have some friends (in Queens) who just hate the subway and all they do is drive pretty much everywhere, even if they have to hunt/fight for parking on the other end. The husband loves driving and doesn't get frustrated in traffic or when people cut him off, which is like about always. The wife likes it because she's chauffered around everywhere. But they got lucky and have parking in their building that's not valet so it's easy for them to get in and out.
Unrelated question: in regards to walk up buildings, how bad dis a 4th or 5th floor walkup?
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