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I agree. Buy a car. It's true, he will be going against traffic so it shouldn't be bad. If you have even more money to burn I suppose you could hire a driver.
Well, if he has a flex schedule, he could always commute off peak/non rush hour. Can he do any telecommuting or other options to cut his travel time down? And of course with the laptop, cell phone etc in the car you could certainly get a head's start on the day.
I cannot believe it--my bubble is burst--even someone who can afford a great place in Manhattan can still be faced with endless NYC style dilemmas! (lol)
Honestly, I think choosing your residence based on being a tad closer or farther to the Connecticuit commute would be a bit...weird if you'd consider that a dealbreaker. But what do I know?
Hi everyone! Thanks for all you replies and advice.
Re the commute: no, unfortunately he doesn't have a flex schedule - he has to be at work from 7:30 am, everyday. He works pretty long hours so he won't be getting off at 5:00 pm.
Honestly, I don't know how much it costs to hire a driver in NY but I am desperate NOT to live outside Manhattan so I'm willing to sacrifice and convince my bf that it's a great option! I hope that we will be able to afford a driver for weekdays to-from work for him.
We currently live in a 1926 building and our apartment has all the original art deco features so, yes, we would love something similar with character and discreet charm I am not a fan of glitzy gold high rise steel and glass But in NY I think we would have to be quite high up if we want an apartment you can "breathe" in.
Hmmm..we are moving to NY primarily because of my bf job, and yes, we would love to make the most of it and consider this as an exciting opportunity but I have to consider his commute. He will be doing it everyday and working in a very stressful environment. It seems unfair to me to just live where I would have a great time hanging out during the day My job is not half as stressful or demanding.
Oh well, I guess money really CAN'T buy you everything!!! Well, unless we buy a helicopter
There are prewar highrise buildings; most I believe on the Upper West Side like the Dakota, etc. but I don't know where that puts you commute-wise. The commute home should be "easier" because it'll be after rush hour. I believe the mayor is pushing for a commuter tax in order to relieve some of the congestion in Manhattan, for what it's worth.
Cats are usually not as big of an issue as dogs, by far.
The Dakota is NOT a high rise. The Dakota is absolutely glorious (one of my high school classmates lived there) and the apartments RARELY come on the market. When they do they're start at the $7-8 million range.
By definition, pre-war buildings are NOT high rises.
I think, before you feel you have to be up so high to 'breathe' you need to see some apartments. See pre-war, post-war - there's a HUGE difference in the feel.
True, Viralmd, I guess you wouldn't call them high rises, but I assume that an upper floor would give you a terrific view, no? But you know what I mean--there's some more classic buildings like this but I can't remember more of the names off the tip of my brain.
I also imagine some of these pre-war buildings do have sublets available. My g/f rented a studio in Tudor City, for example, with a great East River view.
Definitely agree - I do intend to do some thorough research before we decide what we rent but the tips you guys gave me here will be quite useful in defining the area I'll focus on.
Oh and ofcourse my bf and I need to settle the "commute" debate He hates flying so the helicopter option didn't go down too well lol
I'm glad a cat won't be an issue - in London it's very hard to find a rental place that allows pets.
The cat may be an issue in some buildings with a strict "no pets" clause, but generally speaking it's dogs that are more of a problem. Even "no pets" buildings may allow you to have a cat--depends though. Once you have the animal in your apt, I think you're generally ok though either way.
I guess my commuting point was that Manhattan is a very tiny island with major roadways and bridges all over the place. So living on 59th vs. 10th Street may not make a whole heckuva lot of difference in your commuting time, esp by car. If you have to be at work at 7:30 and most people have to be there by 9, you'll have a jump start, though traffic may still be a bit of an issue, but that's NYC. Can't escape that really in most cases. Connecticut is probably closer than a lot of other places like Long Island, New Jersey etc (though it depends on what part of the suburb you live or work in), and I don't know the proximity of his Connecticut work locale vis a vis Manhattan.
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I am not a fan of glitzy gold high rise steel and glass 
But in NY I think we would have to be quite high up if we want an apartment you can "breathe" in.
