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I'm about to get hired at a company thats in the heart of Manhattan. We definitely can't afford most places in Manhattan so we're looking into Brooklyn/Queens area since some friends who used to live in NY said those are good areas. We need some info on good areas and areas to stay away from and any rentals. We have three boys under 3 so we'd like to have a 3 brd apt and a positive would be close to a park or outdoor space. We're looking at around $2000-$2500 for rent. Like I said, ANY advice would be helpful since I've only been to NY once on a vacation a few years back.
There's no "heart" of Manhattan. Where in Manhattan? Midtown, downtown, westside, eastside? It makes a difference. Would you consider a suburb in NJ, Westchester or Long Island. More outdoor spaces, parks, and better schools.
-Astoria [11103, 11105]
-Sunnyside [11104]
-Middle Village [11379]
-Rego Park [11374]
-Forest Hills [11375]
All good neighborhoods with easy commutes to Manhattan, and good schools. You should easily be able to find a place for that price range in any of these areas.
If harlem is an option (area is not for everyone) i can tell you something fitting your criteria of $2400 3BR near park and subway, one stop away from express stop.
-Astoria [11103, 11105]
-Sunnyside [11104]
-Middle Village [11379]
-Rego Park [11374]
-Forest Hills [11375]
All good neighborhoods with easy commutes to Manhattan, and good schools. You should easily be able to find a place for that price range in any of these areas.
Excellent advice on Queens. But adding in ForestHillsDaddy, I would say that Bayside is a definite option as it has been rated as one of the top school districts in NYC. The schools in Astoria are variable in quality, some are excellent such as Frank Sinatra HS, some such as LIC HS has a very checkered history - but there are some Charter Schools and, possibly, church affiliated schools worth checking out (Most Precious Blood Catholic School on 37th Street has a very solid history and PS 122 has a gifted program). As the options are huge for this densely populated area check this article for info and see if DNA has similar articles for the neighborhoods mentioned in other posts - http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/2013...western-queens
The other zip codes given also possess some good schools and, especially for Forest Hills/Middle Village. For affordability in Forest Hills, look around Metropolitan Ave, outside Forest Hills Gardens (great affordable theater there, good eateries overall, an a wonderful ice cream shoppe that is perfect for kids - Eddie's Sweet Shop).
Brooklyn - I am not an expert, but I can suggest the southern areas of Park Slope, a little bit a ways from Prospect Park but you could take the train there or a nice healthy walk. Tons of cultural options and many families and best access to Manhattan. Another option would definitely be Bay Ridge, very family oriented, good schools, and some beautiful buildings, with a nice waterfront park and golf course near the Dyker Heights border. The only area that would not be attractive is the Sunset Park/Bay Ridge border centering around 4th Ave) where the housing stock is not as well-kept, quality of amenities lower, and the public schools are a bit overwhelmed by the needs of its large community of relatively recent Latinos. Sunset Park does get much nicer and more akin to Bay Ridge once you are over by 6th Ave in the 40's and 30's and 20's as you are closer to Greenwood Cemetery (developers sometimes call this area "Greenwood Heights" I believe). Not sure about the schools in that particular area. Bay Ridge would be a surer choice, yes transit more limited but try staying closer to the express stops and it isn't too bad)
Last edited by astroia 34567; 08-19-2013 at 10:09 AM..
Rego Park and Forest Hills in Queens are good suggestions.
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