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09-06-2011, 01:48 PM
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Hello,
I will be moving to NYC in October to start a new job.
Salary will be around 60k. I am a female in late 20s. My office will be close to Grand Central Station.
I would like to stay within $1200-1300 as a budget.
I have a cat so I will need to be in a pet friendly building (making choices a bit narrower). I don't need 'night life' (bars etc.) as a focal point of my location. Just the essentials - grocery store/laundry(if not in building) within decent walking distance.
Since I am moving from out of state and to a new job - the required info to sign a lease may not be possible (last year's tax return does not show me as 40x my budget amount) and my guarantor would not be NY resident.
- Is this going to be a big problem?
I am looking on Craigslist and StreetEasy and broker sites (Bond NY).
- What would I have to pay a broker for an apartment within my range and is it worth it?
I prefer Manhattan (except upper manhattan) - and a question I have is:
- How high (street #s) is it safe to go? Is 100th & Lex too far to be able to walk the streets here and there if need be?
As for Brooklyn and Queens - getting home at a late hour (no later than 11pm from midtown (theatre district or late night at the office):
In Brooklyn - is Bay Ridge and Sunset Park a good area?
In Queens - is Astoria or Sunnyside a good area?
From reading posts and my research - it is doable in some of these areas to find a studio within my price range until I can find a roommate and upgrade.
Thank you for your help in advance.
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09-06-2011, 02:29 PM
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Astoria and Sunnysiode are both good, commutable Queens neighborhoods. and Bay Rdige is fine for Brooklyn, but the commute will be a bit of schlep inot midtown. it depends where in Bay Ridge you are - how far down.
You can fidna 1 bdroom in those neighborhoods most likely. at the very least, a studio.
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09-06-2011, 06:45 PM
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$1200-1300 is not enough to live in your own apartment in the parts of Manhattan you wish to live in.
In Queens, I think Astoria and Sunnyside would be excellent choices. I recommend sticking with Queens over Brooklyn partly due to your commute (very easy to commute from places in Queens like Sunnyside to Grand Central) and your budget.
I don't think it should be a problem coming home at 11 pm (or even later) in either of those neighborhoods, though it could depend on exactly where your apartment is in relation to the train station.
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09-06-2011, 07:28 PM
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Those 4 areas are fine but queens might be cheaper to rent.
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09-06-2011, 07:31 PM
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Location: Flushing, Queens, NYC, NY
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everybody's got you covered on this, queens would be a good fit for you
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09-06-2011, 08:01 PM
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guarantors = 80x rent
I think (don't know for sure) there is some flexibility on the 40x rent for the new job vs last year's return, as long as the salary jump is within reasons. (It's hard to believe that all of a sudden you double your income.) You will need a letter of employment that states your new salary on company letter head from your supervisor or HR. I just did this, but I did have pay stubs from this year to really show that I'm making this income.
I'm a single woman, and I don't particularly like 100th & Lex... I say at most 96th. But, as others have said, your budget is tight.
You asked about brokers. They can charge upwards of 15% of annual rent. Only you can answer if it's worth it.
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09-07-2011, 09:36 AM
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Thank you all for the information.
What about Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn? Around Jefferson & Marcus Garvey? Is this a decent area to be able to walk around and commute home to? I was told that the commute via subway would be around 40 mins...
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09-07-2011, 09:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tallulahbelle104
Thank you all for the information.
What about Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn? Around Jefferson & Marcus Garvey? Is this a decent area to be able to walk around and commute home to? I was told that the commute via subway would be around 40 mins...
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I would pass on that. you can get a better commute in queens and a nicer neighborhood for your money. |
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09-07-2011, 01:46 PM
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Location: No Sleep Til Brooklyn
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I'm sure you want to live alone, but moving into a share would allow you to get to know the city before committing to a year-long lease. I highly recommend moving here with a minimum of stuff, getting to know your commute and the city, and then finding your own place. You'll also have more contacts and a higher chance of finding a deal.
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