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East Village for fun, Upper East Side for affordability.
But then you can have both. Live in the UES for affordability, but go down to the East Village all the time for fun.
That's not a bad idea. Partying in the EV is great, living there, not so much. If you have any idea how many times I've stuck my head out of my apartment window facing the alleyway to shout "shut.. the .. F*** UP!!!" at some drunk/high douchebags singing on the fire escape at 4am.....
What did you like/dislike about Morningside Heights?
EV is very different than Morningside. More people your age, as has been pointed out. Much more active music and bar scene. Your apartment here will be smaller than UES. It will be louder outside. EV has a bit better subway access, although parts of Alphabet City (aka avenues A, B, C, D...) are a bit of a hike to the nearest station.
UES is more like Morningside than EV is (although not exactly like Morningside). More affluent especially around lex/park ave. Not as much of a college crowd.
As far as safety, either is as safe or safer than the Columbia area (assuming you stay below 96th st on UES).
If you're commuting somewhere for work, take that into account. You'll probably ride the subway more often than you utilize the nightlife...
I used to live in Morningside Heights, went to high school on UES, and played at many a bar in the east village, so hopefully I'm qualified to comment on the areas
That's not a bad idea. Partying in the EV is great, living there, not so much. If you have any idea how many times I've stuck my head out of my apartment window facing the alleyway to shout "shut.. the .. F*** UP!!!" at some drunk/high douchebags singing on the fire escape at 4am.....
To the OP, I'm sure others have pointed this out: East Village caters to a younger crowd and sounds like something you'd be interested in if you're an outgoing person.
If you like green space, I would recommend the Upper East Side because of Central Park. There is also a lovely little park on the East River called Carl Schurz Park. It depends on what you like. If you want to live in a neighborhood with a lot of bars, restaurants, and cafes, the East Village might be better choice for you. On the other hand, the weekend crowds in the East Village can get tiresome.
The UES is not all rich, pretentious and boring (just like the East Village isnt entirely composed of wannabe artist hipsters). You're priced out of the rich part, anyway - 5th, Madison, Park. Best bet would be between Lex and York, north of 72nd and south of 86th. The 2nd Ave subway line construction is a quality of life issue, so I'd avoid 2nd Ave.
In the EV, I wouldn't look farther east than Ave B if safety is your primary concern. It gets dicey near Ave C & D. I'd also avoid Houston and 14th St as they're extremely loud, crowded thoroughfares.
There is no shortage of amenities in either neighborhood. You should spend a day in both to figure out which one you feel more comfortable in. I personally think the UES is a better neighborhood for your dog, but for you they're both nice.
Wow, 22 years old and can afford a $2,000 1 bedroom on an entry level job. Congratulations to you. God I hate Manhattan
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