Working in Midtown - Where should I look to live? (New York: apartments, rentals)
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I'm moving from Texas to New York, and I've just accepted a job with a great company in Midtown.
I do not start my new job for another month, so I'm asking for help on how to move and find an apartment.
I'm in my 20's, and I'd like to be in a safe neighborhood; I'm financially stable, so high rent is not a concern at all. Should I search for apartments in Midtown that are closer to my job? Go farther downtown? I've been told to go from neighborhood to neighborhood to get the feel of them, but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to experience them all in such a small timeframe.
Is Craigslist a reliable source or are brokers worth the cost?
I'm already residing in a 1 bedroom apartment, and I'm looking at studio apartments and 1 bedrooms - opinions on whether it's worth the hassle of moving myself up there or should I sell all of my furniture in Texas and buy new furniture in New York?
Midtown is a crowded place due to tourists, office workers, shops, etc. I would not live there.
Places you should consider are Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Batter Park, and Hoboken NJ. A studio to 1 Bedroom will cost around 1700 to 3000. Remember, you will need 1 month rent, 1 month rent as a deposit, and broker fee if you go that route.
Craiglist is good but also try Trulia, NYBITS.com, Urbanedge.com.
Is the furniture of sentimental value to you?? If not, i would sell it and bring only the electronics, dvds, clothes and books. Ikea has good prices on furniture.
If you're willing to consider somewhere outside of Manhattan, then Long Island City or a surrounding neighborhood in Queens may be worth a look.
These are each about 10-15 minutes from mid-town on the subway, and it is much easier (and cheaper) to keep a car, and drive somewhat regularly in Queens. Not to mention the cheaper rent and overall cost of living.
If you have money to possibly buy, then the best investment at the moment would be in Sunnyside. It's the next neighborhood to explode in value, and there are a number of town-house style buildings in that neighborhood. If you work close to Grand Central/Bryant Park/Times Sq, then they are all accessible on the 7 train in about 15 minutes on weekdays.
I'm moving from Texas to New York, and I've just accepted a job with a great company in Midtown.
I do not start my new job for another month, so I'm asking for help on how to move and find an apartment.
I'm in my 20's, and I'd like to be in a safe neighborhood; I'm financially stable, so high rent is not a concern at all. Should I search for apartments in Midtown that are closer to my job? Go farther downtown? I've been told to go from neighborhood to neighborhood to get the feel of them, but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to experience them all in such a small timeframe.
Is Craigslist a reliable source or are brokers worth the cost?
I'm already residing in a 1 bedroom apartment, and I'm looking at studio apartments and 1 bedrooms - opinions on whether it's worth the hassle of moving myself up there or should I sell all of my furniture in Texas and buy new furniture in New York?
In your 20s, you would be bored on the UES for the most part. I would tend to look more toward Downtown neighborhoods such as SoHo, TriBeCa, parts of the Village, etc. Murray Hill is also popular, though it can have more of a post-college vibe. Midtown East is worth a consideration, as would be Turtle Bay, Kips Bay, and even Sutton Place.
Any choice in neighborhood depends upon a few key criteria: What sort of neighborhood feel do you want? How close to work do you want to live? Do you want to be able to walk to work, or is a commute by subway/bus acceptable? Do you want to bring a car with you? Do you want a newer building, or an older building? There are many great areas to consider, but it really depends upon what you want as to what I would recommend.
Moving can be expensive, but so can furniture. If you have invested in good furniture, then it might make sense to move it, but New York has just about any kind of furniture available, so you would be able to replace it without too much difficulty.
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If you're willing to consider somewhere outside of Manhattan, then Long Island City or a surrounding neighborhood in Queens may be worth a look.
These are each about 10-15 minutes from mid-town on the subway, and it is much easier (and cheaper) to keep a car, and drive somewhat regularly in Queens. Not to mention the cheaper rent and overall cost of living.
If you have money to possibly buy, then the best investment at the moment would be in Sunnyside. It's the next neighborhood to explode in value, and there are a number of town-house style buildings in that neighborhood. If you work close to Grand Central/Bryant Park/Times Sq, then they are all accessible on the 7 train in about 15 minutes on weekdays.
I would suggest Astoria which is just north of Sunnyside and is a good vibrant neighborhood for a young person.
I'm moving from Texas to New York, and I've just accepted a job with a great company in Midtown.
I do not start my new job for another month, so I'm asking for help on how to move and find an apartment.
I'm in my 20's, and I'd like to be in a safe neighborhood; I'm financially stable, so high rent is not a concern at all. Should I search for apartments in Midtown that are closer to my job? Go farther downtown? I've been told to go from neighborhood to neighborhood to get the feel of them, but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to experience them all in such a small timeframe.
Is Craigslist a reliable source or are brokers worth the cost?
I'm already residing in a 1 bedroom apartment, and I'm looking at studio apartments and 1 bedrooms - opinions on whether it's worth the hassle of moving myself up there or should I sell all of my furniture in Texas and buy new furniture in New York?
Any other tips on moving would be great!
Which part of midtown (nearest intersection, or general vicinity) is the job?
In your 20s, you would be bored on the UES for the most part. I would tend to look more toward Downtown neighborhoods such as SoHo, TriBeCa, parts of the Village, etc. Murray Hill is also popular, though it can have more of a post-college vibe. Midtown East is worth a consideration, as would be Turtle Bay, Kips Bay, and even Sutton Place.
Any choice in neighborhood depends upon a few key criteria: What sort of neighborhood feel do you want? How close to work do you want to live? Do you want to be able to walk to work, or is a commute by subway/bus acceptable? Do you want to bring a car with you? Do you want a newer building, or an older building? There are many great areas to consider, but it really depends upon what you want as to what I would recommend.
Moving can be expensive, but so can furniture. If you have invested in good furniture, then it might make sense to move it, but New York has just about any kind of furniture available, so you would be able to replace it without too much difficulty.
In your 20s, you would be bored on the UES for the most part. I would tend to look more toward Downtown neighborhoods such as SoHo, TriBeCa, parts of the Village, etc. Murray Hill is also popular, though it can have more of a post-college vibe. Midtown East is worth a consideration, as would be Turtle Bay, Kips Bay, and even Sutton Place.
Any choice in neighborhood depends upon a few key criteria: What sort of neighborhood feel do you want? How close to work do you want to live? Do you want to be able to walk to work, or is a commute by subway/bus acceptable? Do you want to bring a car with you? Do you want a newer building, or an older building? There are many great areas to consider, but it really depends upon what you want as to what I would recommend.
Moving can be expensive, but so can furniture. If you have invested in good furniture, then it might make sense to move it, but New York has just about any kind of furniture available, so you would be able to replace it without too much difficulty.
Thanks for your suggestions!
I'd prefer a somewhat busy neighborhood that has a lot of options when it comes to shopping/nightlife/restaurants. I don't necessarily want to walk to work, but I would prefer a short commute via subway. I will NOT be bringing a car with me - I think it's more of a hassle to have it. And I'd rather a newer building over an older, but that's definitely not a requirement.
What part of midtown will you be working? You'll want the shortest commute possible and least transfers of subways.
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