Moving into Brooklyn

[ckhthankgod]

I wondering where he decided to go.

[Coney]

Ugh, Shreveport is a dump. But SUNY Downstate is no picnic. I guess he got matched in Louisiana. The first year of residency is pretty tough.

[twiggidy]

Originally Posted by Coney

Ugh, Shreveport is a dump. But SUNY Downstate is no picnic. I guess he got matched in Louisiana. The first year of residency is pretty tough.

I had relatives that lived in Shreveport. I visited them once and absolutely hated it. I mean to the point I vowed never to return to Louisiana. Give me Brooklyn over Shreveport any day of the week

[RickyWalls]

Originally Posted by twiggidy

I had relatives that lived in Shreveport. I visited them once and absolutely hated it. I mean to the point I vowed never to return to Louisiana. Give me Brooklyn over Shreveport any day of the week

What did you not like about it

[lovesfitlatinas]

Originally Posted by VasylP

Hi folks,

If I get a job at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, I will be relocating from Chicago suburbs to Brooklyn, NY. I will be bringing a spouse and two school-aged kids with me. We will be looking for a 2-bedroom apartment within 15 min driving time from the hospital in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with decent schools. I am willing to sacrifice another 10 to 15 minutes of commute time for a safer area or more affordable housing.

I've heard that people give up their cars in Brooklyn due to difficulties with finding parking spots. I own two cars. Is it going to be a nightmare with two cars in the city? Should I sell the second car?

What should I expect to pay for a 2-bdr apartment in Brooklyn?
What city neighborhoods would you recommend considering the above?
Are buses/subway safe to ride during late night hours?
Does it make sense living in adjacent suburbs if there any or close parts of NJ? Or is it too much for tolls and tie spent in traffic?

Thank you everyone for your input!

Why the hell are you driving if you live in Brooklyn? The whole borough has an enormous subway system.

You have some obsession with driving to work and trash like you end up ruining the city. Go accept a job elsewhere or move CLOSER meaning a couple blocks so you can walk to work.