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07-02-2008, 01:31 PM
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I'm in need of some initial research on neighborhoods outside of Manhattan. I've lived in Manhattan most of my adult life, but have been living in Santa Monica, CA for the past year. I love living in SM! I really enjoy having a car and mobility, riding my bicycle, pretty surroundings and the laid-back lifestyle out of the city. Recently, a job opportunity back in NYC has come up that I may not be able to turn down. If I choose to come back to NY, I want to keep some of these things in my life. I also don't want to pay $1M for a no space in the city.
I am a single female approaching 40. I want to be near a park and keep my car. I have a friend that lives in Forest Hills...it seems convenient and nice, but don't know specifics. I don't know Brooklyn at all, but have read some posts that mention some nice neighborhoods. When I lived in Manhattan, I lived on the UES in doorman bldgs.
Any advice on my what my options in Brooklyn or Queens would be?
Thankfully, I have some time to figure this out. Thanks in advance for any help.  |
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07-02-2008, 02:01 PM
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First, Queens and Brooklyn suck compared to Santa Monica. Second, older single women would be more at home in Manhattan.
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07-03-2008, 09:49 AM
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"Older women" - Ouch!
I don't think Queens and Brooklyn suck compared to SM. They are just very different. Westchester might have what you're looking for. Or further out in Long Island maybe? NYC is not a "car" city the way LA is, so if you like the car culture, you might be disappointed with NYC.
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07-03-2008, 10:12 AM
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Location: Scarsdale, NY
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Yeah, I don't understand how Brooklyn and Queens suck compared to Santa Monica. That's urban vs. suburban and depends on personal taste in lifestyle.
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07-03-2008, 10:53 AM
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Location: Queens
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If there's such thing as a hotspot for single women in their 40s in Queens, Forest Hills/Kew Gardens is probably it.
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07-03-2008, 11:13 AM
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Location: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Greenpoint, Brooklyn has everything you desire but its not going to be as pretty as the Santa Monica. No place in NYC will. Greenpoint has McCarren park which is a big park as well as plenty of parking and a good place will cost you 5 to 600k to buy. Lots of trendy places and more everyday to eat and drink. But just make sure the places you are looking at are close to the park or franklin st or manhattan ave. But the closer to the park the better. McGuinnes blvd overall is less desireable inless it is te part that is near the park. Another place you might consider is Long island city queens which is just above greenpoint but I don't know as much about it. Also LIC does not have the small town feel of greenpoint, which I like. You may want to wait a bit on buying because the prices are dropping all the time now a days. It is truly a buyers market in the outer boroughs.
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07-03-2008, 12:17 PM
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OMG, I would HATE to have to come back to this place! I wish I had a great job offer elsewhere, I'd be on the first plane out.
I tend to drive most places and park in the street, but I agree Manhattan is not the easiest place to do that.
A friend of mine just moved to a supposedly really nice, brand new and very large, condo or apartment in Englewood, New Jersey. He works as an attorney in the city so he's got dough and needs to commute. He loves it so I would think its probably a nice place to live. Though not Queens or BK..apologies for not knowing if anywhere nice there (though I'm sure they exist so no one get insulted!)..
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07-03-2008, 12:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Classicalguy
"Older women" - Ouch!
I don't think Queens and Brooklyn suck compared to SM. They are just very different. Westchester might have what you're looking for. Or further out in Long Island maybe? NYC is not a "car" city the way LA is, so if you like the car culture, you might be disappointed with NYC.
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Yea, I felt an "ouch" too.
I do love having a car, but its more about having the mobility to get out of the city; not so much needing to be in it everyday. At times I felt trapped in Manhattan and hated being at the mercy of public transportation. |
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07-03-2008, 10:45 PM
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Location: Queens
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I'm from California..
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Originally Posted by mf123
I'm in need of some initial research on neighborhoods outside of Manhattan. I've lived in Manhattan most of my adult life, but have been living in Santa Monica, CA for the past year. I love living in SM! I really enjoy having a car and mobility, riding my bicycle, pretty surroundings and the laid-back lifestyle out of the city. Recently, a job opportunity back in NYC has come up that I may not be able to turn down. If I choose to come back to NY, I want to keep some of these things in my life. I also don't want to pay $1M for a no space in the city.
I am a single female approaching 40. I want to be near a park and keep my car. I have a friend that lives in Forest Hills...it seems convenient and nice, but don't know specifics. I don't know Brooklyn at all, but have read some posts that mention some nice neighborhoods. When I lived in Manhattan, I lived on the UES in doorman bldgs.
Any advice on my what my options in Brooklyn or Queens would be?
Thankfully, I have some time to figure this out. Thanks in advance for any help. |
...and if you can survive out there..and do well...I wouldn't think of coming back! But I know it's different when you have loved ones out here. I was working weekends at a real estate office selling GORGEOUS condos near the Army Plaza area in Brooklyn. Look into that if you're curious . |
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07-04-2008, 12:20 AM
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Location: Washington, DC & New York
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I don't know that I'd venture too close to Park Slope without a stroller. Okay, I am poking a bit of fun, but...I do know several people in the Slope and they all have at least one stroller. That said, I have two friends who live in the Heights and Cobble Hill. Both have cars, work in Manhattan, and find that area to be a good mix of the city/car culture for Brooklyn, though they both pay to park, instead of dealing with on-street parking.
And, I, too, think that's a bit of a stretch to call a woman approaching 40 to be an "older" woman. Haven't people heard that 40 is the new 20??
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