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These two cities appear to be my best options for having close proximity to NYC as a remote worker, along with everything else on the East coast. I don't like the idea of paying 4% city tax to NYC as well as the higher rents.
I just wanted to ask, it seems like decent one bedroom apartments with good finishes in a high rise building are out of my price range ($2250-$2500 all in).I've been searching on Streeteasy and I've been having a bit of difficulty. Am I correct in that assessment?
If that is the case I'm considering just trying to find a studio in NYC for less than $2000 which will offset the taxes.
That being said, is there any particular reason either of these cities is better than the other? I am concerned about gym closures due to lockdowns as well as proximity to NYC, along with late night food options.
These two cities appear to be my best options for having close proximity to NYC as a remote worker, along with everything else on the East coast.
Long Island City is in New York City in western edge of Queens one of city five borough. Long Island City is better option because already in city it 10 min train ride to Midtown Manhattan. Jersey City is cheaper than Long Island City it better by waterfront.
Long Island City is in New York City in western edge of Queens one of city five borough. Long Island City is better option because already in city it 10 min train ride to Midtown Manhattan. Jersey City is cheaper than Long Island City it better by waterfront.
Oh.. so I'd still be paying the city tax in Long Island?
Well shoot, that basically means my only option is Jersey City.. might as well look for a studio in NYC then
Sure, but LIC is generally the better area compared to any of Jersey City's neighborhoods, so you sort of get what you pay for. Jersey City neighborhoods main advantage I'd say is that it's a faster commute to downtown Manhattan (though a slower commute to Midtown).
For the OP, LIC and Long Island are two different areas.
Geographically, Brooklyn and Queens are part of Long Island. But in modern times and for every day working and living purposes, Long Island is the two suburban counties (Nassau and Suffolk) to the east of NYC. Just FYI because it can be confusing if you're not from around here.
Based on your criteria why not check out Astoria? More lively than LIC. Good spot.
On the Hudson waterfront side, JC and even back to JC Heights are good. Also as already mentioned check out Hoboken and Weehawken but also West New York, Guttenberg and even Union City. All within 25 minutes of Midtown by bus.
Sure, but LIC is generally the better area compared to any of Jersey City's neighborhoods, so you sort of get what you pay for. Jersey City neighborhoods main advantage I'd say is that it's a faster commute to downtown Manhattan (though a slower commute to Midtown).
Even the Waterfront area? Not so sure about that. Safe, clean, beautiful buildings, water, and one of the best views of the Manhattan skyline.
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