[theproman23]

I just moved to Stamford and am currently staying at the Stamford Plaza hotel for a few weeks while I figure out where I want to live.

I've looked at a few places and am deciding between 101 Park place, like the apartment and the park in front of it and Parcgrove which is a similar apartment but is right smack in the middle of downtown right by Bedford Street.

I am a single 30 year old and am used to living close to the bars restaurants etc. I am brand new to CT and don't know a single soul here. So was hoping people can give me some thoughts and opinions to help make my decision.

My office will be on high Ridge Rd and am planning on getting a dog in 6 months so it'd be nice to be able to come home on lunch and let the dog out.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[BPt111]

Originally Posted by theproman23

I just moved to Stamford and am currently staying at the Stamford Plaza hotel for a few weeks while I figure out where I want to live.

I've looked at a few places and am deciding between 101 Park place, like the apartment and the park in front of it and Parcgrove which is a similar apartment but is right smack in the middle of downtown right by Bedford Street.

I am a single 30 year old and am used to living close to the bars restaurants etc. I am brand new to CT and don't know a single soul here. So was hoping people can give me some thoughts and opinions to help make my decision.

My office will be on high Ridge Rd and am planning on getting a dog in 6 months so it'd be nice to be able to come home on lunch and let the dog out.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Welcome to Connecticut(3rd smallest state)


Reviews for 101 park place don't look so good I suggest you should read them it good apartment and all but management is not good.

101 Park Place - Stamford, CT | Yelp

I am writing the review for 101 Park Place here because...


What state you are coming from ? and How you likeing CT so far ? What is your budget for the apartment you are looking for like 1,500 is your limit for etc.


Note: Stamford is fastest growing /small to midsize city in CT and one of fastest growing in New England/Tristate area
Downtown Stamford is full of young professionals in their 20's so you won't have any promblem meeting anyone there at the bars. Sono in Norwalk nightlife is bit better than Stamford The Spread, Bar Sugo, The Loft, Harlan Publick

If you would'nt mind traveling 40 mins east to Downtown New Haven best nightlife in CT with young people. Bars New Haven, CT



Stamford have a good train service to Manhattan, NYC every 15-20 mins a Metro North train arrive at Stamford Train Station so as Amtrak service to Penn Station in Manhattan, NY or bound for Boston, MA, Springfield MA/Vermont(State) every 2-3 hours, Shoreline East to Eastern part of the State like New London, Brandford, Guilford nothing is really over there but it shoreline towns.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by theproman23

I just moved to Stamford and am currently staying at the Stamford Plaza hotel for a few weeks while I figure out where I want to live.

I've looked at a few places and am deciding between 101 Park place, like the apartment and the park in front of it and Parcgrove which is a similar apartment but is right smack in the middle of downtown right by Bedford Street.

I am a single 30 year old and am used to living close to the bars restaurants etc. I am brand new to CT and don't know a single soul here. So was hoping people can give me some thoughts and opinions to help make my decision.

My office will be on high Ridge Rd and am planning on getting a dog in 6 months so it'd be nice to be able to come home on lunch and let the dog out.

Thanks in advance for your help!

You might want to check into getting a pet friendly rental unit at the Chesterfield condo complex, which is located toward the bottom of Bedford Street, basically across the street from Stop&Shop. It would seem like a good compromise if you want to be close to the action on Bedford, but not really close to it. The location would also be easier for going home for lunch, as it's on the periphery of heavy downtown traffic.

[NewHavensFinest]

Want my opinion, Start looking for a new place to live. Unless you like snobs and traffic to the maximum.

Nightlife in Stamford is OK, I think New Haven is a bit better. Its a trade off. Stamford youre paying $10 a beer and dealing with snobby women that dont even look at you unless you drive a Porsche. In New Haven you get all the Yale Yuppies that are better than everyone, but the drinks are affordable and everything is close. The food in New Haven is unbeatable.

[pulpfiction]

This is the best piece of advice you can get. Applies to all of lower-FFC. Go elsewhere. Your sanity will thank you.


[quote=NewHavensFinest;35733796]Want my opinion, Start looking for a new place to live. Unless you like snobs and traffic to the maximum.

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by NewHavensFinest

Want my opinion, Start looking for a new place to live. Unless you like snobs and traffic to the maximum.

Nightlife in Stamford is OK, I think New Haven is a bit better. Its a trade off. Stamford youre paying $10 a beer and dealing with snobby women that dont even look at you unless you drive a Porsche. In New Haven you get all the Yale Yuppies that are better than everyone, but the drinks are affordable and everything is close. The food in New Haven is unbeatable.

The OP's office is on High Ridge in Stamford. As much as I like New Haven, I would never recommend it for a commute to that part of Stamford. He would be looking at an hour commute at least, more likely closer to 90 min, door to door.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by NewHavensFinest

Want my opinion, Start looking for a new place to live. Unless you like snobs and traffic to the maximum.

Nightlife in Stamford is OK, I think New Haven is a bit better. Its a trade off. Stamford youre paying $10 a beer and dealing with snobby women that dont even look at you unless you drive a Porsche. In New Haven you get all the Yale Yuppies that are better than everyone, but the drinks are affordable and everything is close. The food in New Haven is unbeatable.

Jealous? If you like pizza and bars New Haven is great. If you prefer professional jobs with high income, Stamford is the city.

With that aside, you'll want to live in Stamford as 20s/30s something single professional. Restaurant/bar scene is just fine and from a price standpoint a bargain relative to NYC and in line with New Haven. You can make up the $1-2 beer premium by free or inexpensive parking. SoNo and New Haven are ludicrous for parking. Are you looking for walking distance-- I'd suggest downtown over the south end or west side. You'll find newer construction south of 95/metro north, but you really aren't walking distance from the nightlife. The Classic is a good bet-- the walls are actually pretty soundproof and there is an indoor pool. Adequate parking as well.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

SoNo and New Haven are ludicrous for parking.

Yep. I parked from 5 to ~6:20 on Friday evening in New Haven. I was charged the $2 to park from 5-6, then the $7 flat "overnight" rate which starts at 6. $11 for 80 minutes. It's absurd.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by Wilton2ParkAve

Jealous? If you like pizza and bars New Haven is great. If you prefer professional jobs with high income, Stamford is the city.

With that aside, you'll want to live in Stamford as 20s/30s something single professional. Restaurant/bar scene is just fine and from a price standpoint a bargain relative to NYC and in line with New Haven. You can make up the $1-2 beer premium by free or inexpensive parking. SoNo and New Haven are ludicrous for parking. Are you looking for walking distance-- I'd suggest downtown over the south end or west side. You'll find newer construction south of 95/metro north, but you really aren't walking distance from the nightlife. The Classic is a good bet-- the walls are actually pretty soundproof and there is an indoor pool. Adequate parking as well.

The Classic is no longer an apartment building. It went condo awhile ago.

[Wilton2ParkAve]

Originally Posted by Stratford, Ct. Resident

The Classic is no longer an apartment building. It went condo awhile ago.

Patently false. They tried to go that route but the recession forced then to revert to a mix of rentals and owner occupied condos.

Downtown:The Classic Condo Owner Rental - Forest St | Stamford, CT Condos for Rent | Rent.com®