We are going to relocate to New York. The work area will be around City Colledge of New York and Comlumbia University. Anyone has any suggestions about which area to rent for an affordable apartment? Nearby or about 30 minutes commute one-way are both ok, I tried Craigslist but get very confused about the location names ...
Also, shall we bring our cars to New York? We have two now. Shall we bring one or none of them? Just a bit not sure whether it is ok to go to work or buy grocery without a car...
Thanks a lot!
2007-07-16 08:02:36 · 5 answers · asked by kitty b 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ New York City
By affordable I mean about $2000 per month for a one-bedroom. Now I am giving up the idea to bring our cars with us:-)
Thanks a lot!
2007-07-16 09:22:58 · update #1
"Affordable" in NYC is a matter of opinion. How much are you going to make and out of that how much are you willing to spend on rent? If you've got the means right now to have 2 cars, I'm going to assume you're a fairly established professional. I would suggest to you Morningside Heights, the Upper West Side, or Clinton/Hell's Kitchen/Midtown West in Manhattan. You might also consider Riverdale in the Bronx. There are good places to live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and in the other boroughs, but they'll generally involve 1 or 2 subway transfers.
If you plan on living in Manhattan, banish the thought of bringing a car with you. NOW. Unless you can afford to pay between $600-$1000/month to garage it. Most people in NYC get by without a car because we have one of the most extensive public transit systems in the world. Also, supermarkets deliver so you don't need a car for that either and you can get a taxi for any other large item you need to carry.
More help here:
http://www.housingnyc.com/html/guide/basics.html
2007-07-16 08:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by noble_savage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars in New York? As in plural? More than one car??? Well, I can tell you right now that NYC has more parking regulations than anywhere else in the country, also parking spaces can cost as much as an apartment, better research this VERY carefully. Consider also registration, licensing and insurance, some states will charge tax for bringing in a vehicle from another state, I'm not sure NY does this but it's a valid question because it could cost in 1,000s.
2007-07-16 08:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by acydskull 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a place in the Bronx - easy commute to and from work - cheaper rent - if you want a really nice place, look for a place in the riverdale section of the Bronx about 30 minutes from your work area by train, and maybe you can get a place with parking.
living in manhattan with two cars is just crazy, unless your making GOOD money. Good Luck!
2007-07-16 13:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by gentoo_b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a car in NYC is almost as expensive as having an NYC apartment!
I live in a apartment builidng, on the East side, that has covered parking.
I think the rental rate is $400+/- a month, I'm not sure of the exact rate.
2007-07-16 08:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For each car you bring you will be paying $$$! Brining 2 is totally impractical, unless you leave one in a garage outside the city somewhere.
2007-07-16 08:06:04 · answer #5 · answered by TheEconomist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋