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Interesting thoughts posed re: what constitutes overpriced. I've always considered that to be the personal measure - obviously someone, somewhere will pay it or the landlord will be forced to lower the rent. Years ago, bluedog posted links to some of those buildings and I was moderately interested - big one bedrooms going for $1200 or so. The very same apartments had shot up to $1800 just a few short years later. Not remotely worth it, in my opinion. But that's for me and my life. I pay $1800 in Astoria, and it's a very different vibe - vibrant, walkable, and a much better commute to Manhattan. If I worked in the Bronx or Westchester, the equation would flip.
Did you find the apartment yet? I know an apartment right behind Jacobi medical.
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Originally Posted by helpneedapt
Hi CityData,
I'm going to be a resident at Jacobi Medical Center in July. I need to find an apartment. I won't have a car so something within walking distance or somewhere with subway access is ideal. I've been searching Craigslist for apts on Pelham Parkway and Upper east side. Any other neighborhoods in between on the subway line that are safe? How far up upper east side before I hit unsafe areas? I'm female, 20s. Should I find a broker or are streeteasy/craigslist enough?
Also I can't believe apts are so expensive even in the Bronx! I'm seeing nothing lower than $1600 for a studio in the Bronx and $1800 in UES... I don't want a roommate UNLESS there are 2 bathrooms..maybe. My hours will be very irregular with night and day shifts, so I need to sleep at odd times. I'm a light sleeper so a roommate would not work well.
Is it possible to find something in a safe neighborhood for $1500 or less?
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