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I am an engineering student and will be working for Urban Science (50 Tice Blvd) for 3 months starting May 21. I need a room/apt nearby. I do not have a car, but hope to walk, take a taxi or get a ride to/from work from co-workers. I would be most grateful if you or anyone you know could help me out. Money is flexible. I am very neat and quiet. I am not concerned about nightlife, just a clean place to live that I can get to easily.
...Though you would be close to the Palisades mall, which would give you plenty to do.
That is a false statement depending on what you're looking for. The only people who go to that mall are high schoolers or couples in their 40s.
They did just open Levity Live there, a pretty good comic club where big names tend to come but besides that you have D&Bs, the movies, and a skating rink...oh and overpriced bowling with the potential of gang fights.
The Palisades is not where you want to spend your time.
I'm trying to find out how to get to Woodcliff, NJ via NJ Train. I checked out the NJT website and they have direct trains starting only at 12ish noon.
Does any one know how else to get to Woodcliff, NJ from Hoboken via NJ train in the morning?
I may be moving to NJ for work. Work will be in Woodcliff Lake, however, I'm a single male and active and am always looking for things to do. I would want to live somewhere near NYC, possibly halfway from work and NYC.
I have no idea what places are good, Hoboken seems like a chill place, but it is a bit far. Any suggestions on Fort Lee<>Weehawken area, Hackensack<> Bogota area, or any area in general? Thanks!
You should be in Hoboken if you're in your 20's and want access to the city. The commute won't be ideal, but it is doable. You will have SOOOO much to do in Hoboken at your age and access to the city will be a piece of cake. Hoboken has so many activities, sports leagues, social clubs, etc. If you want to meet people and make the most of your time in NJ, go to Hoboken. A 45 minute commute is nothing for a typical NJ commuter. The other areas you mentioned are fine, but not nearly as engaging as Hoboken. Hoboken is a very walkable community, overlooking Manhattan, with lots of active and social young people. If you're looking to make friends and to easily find activities to join, Hoboken is the place. I used to play in a men's basketball league in Hoboken. It was a great time. The commute won't be unbearable. Go for it!
if you're moving from somewhere far away, don't know anyone in the area, want to meet new people, and you want lots of cultural things to do in your spare time - your ONLY options are hoboken and jersey city.
Trust me - you will absolutely miserable anywhere else.
Your commute is going to suck, but you will have lots of fun and really enjoy living here otherwise.
+1,0000. This poster knows what they're talking about. I just moved to the Jersey City waterfront and wish I did it 10 years ago!
Im working at BMW NA, bout a mile south of Eisai. what do you mean getting in is bad? Anyway, where does she live in comparison to her work?
As for commute, Weehawken/Hoboken area to BMW isnt too far mileage wise, but with traffic and all is it going to take like 45min? or 1hour?
So many decisions, and I really appreciate everyones input, it has helped me greatly.
I think you could do the drive in 45 minutes. I use to the live in Ridgewood and Paramus and had to travel the Parkway North in the morning past Woodcliff Lake. Northbound GSP is not bad at all. Just need to be weary of cops. Regardless, you should sacrifice a little on the commute to have a good social life. If you go to Bogota, you're not going to meet anyone and you're going to have to drive everywhere to meet people. In Hoboken, you will walk out your door to all your activities. You will kick yourself for not moving to Hoboken. If you were 40, I would tell you something different, but at your age, Hoboken is the safe bet.
I may be moving to NJ for work. Work will be in Woodcliff Lake, however, I'm a single male and active and am always looking for things to do. I would want to live somewhere near NYC, possibly halfway from work and NYC.
I have no idea what places are good, Hoboken seems like a chill place, but it is a bit far. Any suggestions on Fort Lee<>Weehawken area, Hackensack<> Bogota area, or any area in general? Thanks!
Hoboken is anything but chill: NYC style rent prices, loud, ridiculous college kids and drunks on the weekend, no parking, high wind, girls that have converted to smug robots with huge sticks shoved up their asses.
You should be in Hoboken if you're in your 20's and want access to the city. The commute won't be ideal, but it is doable. You will have SOOOO much to do in Hoboken at your age and access to the city will be a piece of cake. Hoboken has so many activities, sports leagues, social clubs, etc. If you want to meet people and make the most of your time in NJ, go to Hoboken. A 45 minute commute is nothing for a typical NJ commuter. The other areas you mentioned are fine, but not nearly as engaging as Hoboken. Hoboken is a very walkable community, overlooking Manhattan, with lots of active and social young people. If you're looking to make friends and to easily find activities to join, Hoboken is the place. I used to play in a men's basketball league in Hoboken. It was a great time. The commute won't be unbearable. Go for it!
Dude, make friends in Hoboken? You can't make friends in hoboken because people already moved there to either to room with the ex-college roommates and have their circle of friends established from high school. Add that the place has become a jersey shore guido haven during the winter months. I actually find more cons than pros in Hoboken. It's become a really unfriendly and smug atmosphere.
Dude, make friends in Hoboken? You can't make friends in hoboken because people already moved there to either to room with the ex-college roommates and have their circle of friends established from high school. Add that the place has become a jersey shore guido haven during the winter months. I actually find more cons than pros in Hoboken. It's become a really unfriendly and smug atmosphere.
Hmmm, never been my experience in Hoboken. I made lots of friends there through the various sports leagues they have and running events they do. I think Hoboken is great. I am one opinion of course, but I vote for the OP to move to Hoboken. The OP should go to Hoboken and spend a couple of days checking it out. Any place near Manhattan will be expensive...that is life in the northeast. If he wants to live somewhere cheap, the OP should move to Columbus, OH.
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