For some time, I have always wanted to live/work/play in NYC. Has anybody here ever successfully transplanted themselves in to the city? Got work, got housing, lived life relatively okay? Thanks.
2006-09-15 15:22:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
If you only think of NYC as being Manhattan south of 96th St, then it is very difficult. However, if you are willing to put up with a bit of a commute, and maybe some slightly questionable neighbors, then it's not as tough as people make it out to be. The $1500 shoebox studio only exists in trendy Manhattan neighborhoods. I assume you have a car. There are parts of Queens and Brooklyn that are very nice, not so expensive, that you can live in with a car and be fine. Still easy access to the city, but you're not living in the heart of it. If you want to rely on public transit, there are still areas that are reasonable. Parts of the Bronx, upper Manhattan, some Queens neighborhoods, some Brooklyn neighborhoods.
I'm a teacher so I can't afford to live in the more expensive parts of the city. But I have my own apartment in a sort of far-away neighborhood, live a decent life, and only live about 1/2 hour from the more exciting parts of the city. Don't let people make you think Manhattan is the only viable part of the city, because it's not.
2006-09-15 17:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by τεκνον θεου 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is definately possible...
Smart planning will work for you highly... Check out Craigslist.org, and try to land a job there first. Also, while you're there, check out and plan living arrangements. You can find plenty of people there who are looking for roommates... it's so damn expensive there, it wouldn't be a bad idea to take it slowly.
Also, realistically, I would say to move down there with no less than $2500 saved up. Just take it slow, and don't expect anything. Once you understand how everything works, you can slowly move up, and once you're up, you're good to stay.
I guess the most important thing is not to take it too seriously, think of it as a fun adventure. Meaning, if it doesn't work out, oh well... you weren't alone.
2006-09-15 15:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by late664 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure it is possible. You need to have a good job here that will pay enough for your housing or have roommates. It is very expensive for everything here. Save as much money as possible to get you started. It is truly a incredible place to live/work and play. Good Luck...
2006-09-15 15:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by Bazinga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have heard that it is not possible to move to NYC until all those Katrina Storm victims go back home and vacate the apartments/motels/hotels.
2006-09-15 15:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible but New York is very expensive to live in. Don't move without a job.
2006-09-15 15:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you're from Jersey... you're pratically already in NYC. Do you really want to spend the 1500 bucks a month on a studio apartment?
2006-09-15 15:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by ChemGeek 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but why? $1000/mo for a small studio apt on the upper west side. You're nuts
2006-09-16 05:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jim C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of people in New York City. What do you think?
2006-09-15 15:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by CharWiz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It is NOT possible to move to New York City. That's why it's a ghost town with no inhabitants. -RKO-
2006-09-15 16:25:40 · answer #9 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not possible to move to NYC. They are currently closed in observance of Constitution day.
2006-09-15 15:24:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋