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Hello all! I'm pretty clueless about what to expect when I relocate to White Plains so have numerous questions :confused:
For example, is it realistic to live in White Plains and commute to the city on a daily basis or at night?
Where in White Plains would be idealic for a young couple with no children to live?
What are some ammenties to seriously consider when looking for an apt (i.e. parking, heating, ect...).
Would we be ok with only one car?
Any and all feedback is welcome and greatly appreciated!
You will be fine with one car, and you can easily get to/from the city via Metro-North Railroad, Harlem Line. It's faster on an express train to either Grand Central in Midtown or 125th Street in Harlem, at between 30-40 minutes, depending upon train and time of day. Here's a link for schedules and train information: Metro-North Railroad
White Plains is an edge city, so it's not unlike Century City in comparison to Downtown LA, though White Plains has much more bidirectional travel with NYC than CC does with Downtown LA. White Plains has upscale apartments in the downtown area, some of which are in walking distance of the train station and bus stops. There are several shopping areas in White Plains, too, from The Westchester to the City Center and The Galleria, all in the downtown core. There's a Whole Foods in White Plains, and Trader Joe's is in nearby Hartsdale (about 5-10 minutes by car).
Parking is a must, ideally within your building, or driveway if you have a private house.
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Thank you much for your time and feedback! You don't know how happy I just got hearing that there is a Trader Joe's Also good to hear about the commute! Some people, who don't live there of course, suggest that it would be an exhausting commute if I wanted to work in the city.
Actually, it's a very easy commute, and the commuter trains are like the MetroLink, so it's not a long subway commute, which could be a bit more tiresome, since you're not underground on Metro-North.
There's also another TJ's in Scarsdale, about 10-15 minutes away, as well as a local natural/organic grocery chain known as Mrs. Green's. The TJ's in Scarsdale is about a block from Mrs. Green's, and there's a shopping plaza in the same area, Vernon Hills Mall, on White Plains Road.
I think you would find much to like in White Plains, especially since you can be in Midtown quickly.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
Can anyone suggest nice areas to live in around White Plains? Where to look say if I'm researching on craiglist? Preferably, centralized, close the commuter trains, accessible bars and restaurant, ect...
You could look into Yonkers, just be careful on where you look. Yonkers can be pretty rough in spots. I do not think the murders are high anymore, but people get mugged and assaulted. You can find some decent hole in the wall places there because Yonkers is more working class, White Plains is a wealthier area with some working class spots.
Thank you for your time and the Yonker tips. As of now, we are planning on concentrating specifically on the White Plains area. Don't know if you are familiar with White Plains and know of specific areas, streets, that would be conducive to a young couple, one of whom will be going to school and the other whom will be working full-time (hopefully working in the city that is). I'm curious about good areas in White Plains also close to the public transportation system.
Thanks in advance to your time!
Thank you for your time and the Yonker tips. As of now, we are planning on concentrating specifically on the White Plains area. Don't know if you are familiar with White Plains and know of specific areas, streets, that would be conducive to a young couple, one of whom will be going to school and the other whom will be working full-time (hopefully working in the city that is). I'm curious about good areas in White Plains also close to the public transportation system.
Thanks in advance to your time!
What kind of apartment complex do you prefer?
Closer to the train station, you have places like the Bank Street Commons and the Avolon, which would be the preferred types of places for young couples with no children.
Further away from the train station, you can find older garden style 1930's type of complex to units in a multifamily home. There is one such place I can recommend because we used to live there. I'll send you a PM with the info. This place has a center court with a big circular diveway with free parking for all residents, and any visitors. It is close enough to walk to the train station and good rent for White Plains. It's not luxury, but it's very practical.
Wow, thanks guys! You don't how appreciative I am with any and all tips especially since I will be just uprooting to WP without having visited it before. So you could say I'm pretty darn clueless!! Thanks "Lightening McQueen" for the suggestion, I took a look and certainly liked the price, parking situation (seeing that we will have 1 car), and possible location.
Now, I'll have to check out Bank Street Commons, Avolon, and Mamaroneck Ave.
Any more suggestions would be Gurrreat!!!
Thanks!
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Also good to hear about the commute! Some people, who don't live there of course, suggest that it would be an exhausting commute if I wanted to work in the city. 
