Couple Of NYC Questions...... (New York, Rockland: apartments, houses, luxury)

[RampageInAZ]

Hey guys, Houston resident here. Looking at NYC for my next move in a year or two. Always been fascinated with NYC, ever since I was a teen.

Anyways, first, is the NYC metro area livable for a blue collar type? Someone not making six figures.

Anyone have an estimate of what the wages are for warehousing type jobs? I have a job with one of the national beverage distributors, which has several locations around NYC. Just wondering what the going wages are for that type of work. I am assuming the warehouses are union up north.

Also, would it be a huge pain to bring my vehicle? I have a truck. I am all for riding buses and the subways, but would still feel kind of stranded without at least having a vehicle parked outside. I know parking can be costly though.

Is it likely to find a reasonable priced place with a parking space?

[Viralmd]

Most apartments here don't include parking places. Having a car is, for many people, a luxury. DO NOT move here without a job. Seriously.

[Fred314X]

Viralmd's recommendation is hereby seconded. This isn't a great place to come to without something in hand. As to the six figures...I wouldn't worry about that, speaking from personal experience. Most people who call NYC home aren't bringing in six figures.

[mayorofnyc]

Originally Posted by Viralmd

Most apartments here don't include parking places. Having a car is, for many people, a luxury. DO NOT move here without a job. Seriously.

+1

Co-sign to the fullest.

[tpk-nyc]

Originally Posted by RampageInAZ

Hey guys, Houston resident here. Looking at NYC for my next move in a year or two. Always been fascinated with NYC, ever since I was a teen.

Anyways, first, is the NYC metro area livable for a blue collar type? Someone not making six figures.

Anyone have an estimate of what the wages are for warehousing type jobs? I have a job with one of the national beverage distributors, which has several locations around NYC. Just wondering what the going wages are for that type of work. I am assuming the warehouses are union up north.

Also, would it be a huge pain to bring my vehicle? I have a truck. I am all for riding buses and the subways, but would still feel kind of stranded without at least having a vehicle parked outside. I know parking can be costly though.

Is it likely to find a reasonable priced place with a parking space?

You want to live in NYC proper? Where are your company's locations? They could be in Jersey, in which case you would need a car.

You want to plan your housing around your job. Most pubic transportation is designed to get office workers into Manhattan. As that's not your situation, you want to place yourself carefully. For example, commuting from Queens to Jersey would be a pain and very expensive (in tolls).

Wages for blue collar work vary tremendously. I know some people who push six-figures with overtime. It all depends on the job and the union.

[Walter Greenspan]

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RampageInAZ, here's a heads up for you: in New York City, "Houston", as in Houston Street, is pronounced "House-ton/Howston", not "Hew-ston/Heuston".
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[zdg]

I might be able to help if you tell me what part of Houston you're moving from (to help you compare).

We just moved up from Houston in May ourselves.

[bmwguydc]

In parts of the outer boroughs, a car is easier to keep, especially Staten Island, Eastern Queens, and the Northern Bronx. However, it's not common to find parking with an apartment, and there's an extra charge for it as well. Street parking exists, but there are alternate side regulations in many areas where the car must be moved for street cleaning, a hassle if you do not commute by car during those hours.

If your potential job is in NJ, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, or Connecticut, you are better off living in the suburbs, since you do not have to pay city income tax, which is assessed on a resident, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the income was earned. Don't worry, there are many ways to get to the city for leisure pursuits, so it's not a suburban wasteland with nothing to do during your off time.