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I have the opportunity to transfer with my boss to NYC. I need advice to decide whether I rent close to work or commute. I have no real idea of neighborhood. I am single female and 55. Any advice?
If you rent close to Grand Central, you are going to be looking at outrageous rents. Of course, doable if your income allows.
Personally, I would look into Northern suburbs of NYC. The great thing about Grand Central is that many train lines converge there - and opening up to a train commute in the morning allows you to explore MANY MANY towns outside of NYC. Of course if you want to live in NYC, that's great!
As a single woman, I would look into areas north of the city but still within a comfortable commute (meaning a train-station in your town, that brings you directly into Grand Central).
I would look into Scarsdale (there are some really beautiful apartments there), Tarrytown, Bronxville, and even some areas of White Plains (there are a couple of brand new luxury apartment buildings worth looking into - pretty much all within walking distance of the train station).
Look north to Westchester and Lower Fairfield County in Conneticut. You can take the train directly into Grand Central Station from all the towns along the train lines that run up there.
I wanted to add that you might want to look into the Riverdale section of the Bronx. It's still a very lovely area and the commute wouldn't be bad. Cheaper than living in Manhattan, but almost all the perks.
westchester is where most new yorkers move for better schools and open space for their children. nyc is a great cultural city to live in. (yes, expensive) but its definitely more socialble than westchester towns. However, if you don't want the city then I recommend riverdale, bronx or white plains westchester. For that matter you might want to go south and use the subway, go to artistic and culturally exiting williamsburg or park slope, brooklyn. Working by grandcentral gives you great flexibility. It really depends on what you are looking for in your environment.
I would suggest mid to upper Westchester County. You can ake the train right to Grand Central in one 30 min ride tons of people commute into the city from this area. The rent and housing is much cheaper and the towns are safe. Check out Rye, Scarsdale , White Plains-bigger city- Pelham or even Grennwich CT or Stamford CT.
I also moved from FL to Westchester county 2 years ago after living in FL for only 2 1/2 years. You have to take into consideration parking at the train stations and the cost of Metro North. Both can be extremely expensive. I also find the towns along the Hudson beautiful, but pretty boring for a single person and very family oriented. I've lived in NJ and find even though it's pretty ugly there, the people are nicer and friendlier and there's more to do in the way of shopping, entertainment. But if you love hiking and the outdoors, much of Westchester is physically beautiful. hope this helps.
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