decent apartment in manhatthan? (Lexington: real estate, apartments, lease)

[soni2926]

hi,
i just started a new job in new york city, i'm commuting from nj everyday but getting tired of it. i'm currently looking at nyc for apartments, but i'm not sure what is a good area and also what are good prices, we're most likely looking for a 1br. i work downtown, near the brooklyn bridge, also if possible for the building to be somewhat new, i've seen post online and some of those places look extremely old. as for price range, i guess something nice atmost to 2k/month.

thanks.

[drsofa]

Take it from an oldster, do not spend a lot on a place to live. What if you lose that job? Landlords will sue you and hold you accountable for the rest of that expensive lease, if you break it. In this screwy economy better to live cheap and save then to take risks. Whats wrong with old houses?

[soni2926]

well if they older places are in good condition then its cool, i just thought newer might be better. but if someone knows of some older apartments that are in good shade please let me know!

[Viralmd]

Remember, landlords want proof that your salary is at least 40x the monthly rent.

While each has his/her preferences, older apartments are, in my opinion, nicer, as they usually have larger rooms.

[Moderate Guy]

Originally Posted by soni2926

hi,
i just started a new job in new york city, i'm commuting from nj everyday but getting tired of it. i'm currently looking at nyc for apartments, but i'm not sure what is a good area and also what are good prices, we're most likely looking for a 1br. i work downtown, near the brooklyn bridge, also if possible for the building to be somewhat new, i've seen post online and some of those places look extremely old. as for price range, i guess something nice atmost to 2k/month.

thanks.

I want to help but I'm confused by the apparent contradiction between the title of your thread and the body of your post. The title specifies Manhattan apartments and the post says you're loooking at NYC apartments. Please clarify.

[soni2926]

sorry i thought Manhattan and nyc were the same thing? i mean looking for apartments in new york city, as i work there. on the island itself, where time square, central park, etc..are.

Originally Posted by Miles

I want to help but I'm confused by the apparent contradiction between the title of your thread and the body of your post. The title specifies Manhattan apartments and the post says you're loooking at NYC apartments. Please clarify.

[Viralmd]

NYC includes five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

[doughen55]

Hello, if you want the best value and square footage for your money, the Upper East side is the place to go. You can get a nice large one bedroom from $1850-$2k that is not far from the 4,5 trains which will bring you downtown within 15 or 20 minutes. Most of the newer apartments downtown esp. the Financial District are going to be in high rises and mid rises and a one bed will run you way over 2k.

[Viralmd]

Originally Posted by doughen55

Hello, if you want the best value and square footage for your money, the Upper East side is the place to go. You can get a nice large one bedroom from $1850-$2k that is not far from the 4,5 trains which will bring you downtown within 15 or 20 minutes. Most of the newer apartments downtown esp. the Financial District are going to be in high rises and mid rises and a one bed will run you way over 2k.

It seems you don't do much real estate work in Manhattan, because that rent is NOT going to get you a one bedroom unless it's a tiny walk-up. And the 4, 5 (and 6 train, which you also didn't mention) take more than that to get to the Financial District. That is, IF you can get on a train in the morning. The rush hour trains on the Lexington Avenue line are so crowded that usually two or three trains have to pass before you can get on...