Middle ground between W.Bronx and Brooklyn? (Webster, Murray: apartments, rental)

[ogawk]

Looking to share a 2BR with a friend. We are both moving from out of state. He'll be working in W. Bronx (E180th & Webster Av) and I'll be in Brooklyn (Dekalb at Wyckoff Av) Looking for somewhere that is equidistant for both of us. We can spend $2700 to $3000 max on rent. We originally decided on the UES, but I've heard it may be a longer commute for me. Another friend of mine suggested Murray Hill, as my roommate can take an express train to the Bronx. Can anyone give me any better suggestions? Thanks!

[livingsinglenyc]

This is from the bronx location to union square
http://tripplanner.mta.info/MyTrip/u...r/results.aspx

This is from brooklyn to union square.
MTA NYCT - Trip Planner+

Your friend will have a much longer/harder commute than you

[Henna]

72nd St and Columbus Ave on the Upper West Side gives you each a 38 minute commute. The problem is that 2 bedroom apartments cost more than $3000 around there. I think $3000 may be on the low end of a one bedroom price in that area.

edit: found some $3000 2 bedrooms in the Upper West Side listed on nybits but didn't take a close look at exact location.

[nykiddo718718]

You'll depend on the D (Him), and L or M (You) trains. You'll have to transfer once.

Somewhere on the West side is middle ground. Like Hell's Kitchen, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Sq, UWS.

W 72nd St as mentioned above is an excellent geographical recommendation.

[ogawk]

Thanks for the replies. I will look into some of those locations. Also, is it accurate enough to use google maps from whatever rental I'm looking at to check train commute time. Or is there a more accurate app to use like hopstop?