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No, just disagree with the whole roommate thing for the sake of *saving* money.
You aren't just doing it to save money. You get to live closer to the things that matter to you and it will also more than likely be a much nicer apartment than you could ever afford on your own at the time. Or what about someone who is new to the city and becomes really good friends with their roommates and that's how their social circle gets started?
This is not to say that everyone should entertain the idea of having a roommate, but there are so many positives to it that you are not thinking of.
You aren't just doing it to save money. You get to live closer to the things that matter to you and it will also more than likely be a much nicer apartment than you could ever afford on your own at the time. Or what about someone who is new to the city and becomes really good friends with their roommates and that's how their social circle gets started?
This is not to say that everyone should entertain the idea of having a roommate, but there are so many positives to it that you are not thinking of.
I guess, but that just means some people need to be with others to feel like someone. Another form of desperation.
You aren't just doing it to save money. You get to live closer to the things that matter to you and it will also more than likely be a much nicer apartment than you could ever afford on your own at the time. Or what about someone who is new to the city and becomes really good friends with their roommates and that's how their social circle gets started?
This is not to say that everyone should entertain the idea of having a roommate, but there are so many positives to it that you are not thinking of.
There is no substitute for peace of mind. Who cares what's nearby? Technically, there are no 'hoods anyway. Everywhere is gentrifying and there are always good places to hang and eat. Otherwise, take an Uber or only go out when you can.
There is no substitute for peace of mind. Who cares what's nearby? Technically, there are no 'hoods anyway. Everywhere is gentrifying and there are always good places to hang and eat. Otherwise, take an Uber or only go out when you can.
I used to live on the UWS in a 2 bedroom apartment sharing it with a roommate. I would never have even considered the idea of living further out in order to live by myself. I've lived with roommates and had my own place. In a city like NYC, there is absolutely no subsitute for living in the area you want to live in. "Take an Uber or only go out when you can" is not acceptable. Nor is a much longer commute or living in an area you don't really like.
There is no substitute for peace of mind. Who cares what's nearby? Technically, there are no 'hoods anyway. Everywhere is gentrifying and there are always good places to hang and eat. Otherwise, take an Uber or only go out when you can.
Have two residences, one in Manhattan and one elsewhere. Sometimes takes me *longer* commuting *within* Manhattan than outside of it. Most of these people *have* to live in Manhattan. Yes the entertainment factor is great and so is having things close by, but the subways are so atrocious that getting around for small distances is even a big deal. Personally prefer living in a true neighborhood. Live in the UES vicinity and quite frankly it's just OK. Do not care for the filth and rat factor. Most of Manhattan is absolutely filthy these days. The further away from the CBD you go the better most of the time.
Been there done that with the whole roommate situation, and it was not a fun experience. So, I would have to go with a longer commute, but a place of my own.
If I really felt the need to be closer to things, and chose to go with a roommate, I would try to find a compatible acquaintance or stranger; not someone I consider a friend.
Couples who shack up, married couples, etc... ALSO DO THE ROMMMATE THING! it's just that they have SEX! It's no different than living with random people. Also it's gotten to the point where it become impossible to find a place of one's own, unless they are government programs, who makes median income in this city to afford a place even in the most far flung crappy areas!
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