All my friends and family really hate the idea of me leaving our town, but it's something I've always wanted to do, live in New York City. I will be graduating from uni in a year and half with a degree in information technology (starting salary is about 40,000-45,000 and up). I hope to work and live at home for a year to save up money and then I hope to move and live there for 2 years. If my salary goes up to 50,000, do you think I will be able to afford a one bedroom for about 1600-1800 a month in a nice neighborhood with a view? It's my dream to live there and it's something I really want. Are my friends and family right though? Is it too crazy of an idea?
What are good neighborhoods and what are some neighborhoods to avoid? Going to school has taught me how to manage money quite well but yea, am I being realistic? Or do I need to seriously wake up?
2007-08-03 09:25:08 · 9 answers · asked by Wanderer 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Post all these questions in the Q&A section of this website:
WiredNewYork.com/forum/
You'll get many intelligent NYC residents answering your questions, giving you the 'inside scoop' on things.
New York City is a very viable option for you. Many out-of-towners have outdated misconceptions about the city. It sounds as if your relatives and friends have not been updated.
Yes, you could afford the apartment you want, but it wouldn't be in Manhattan. It would be in one of the four outer NYC boroughs. If you get an apartment on the subway line, it's a quick trip into Manhattan.
If you want to have a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan in a nice neighborhood for $1,600-1,800/month, you most likely won't have a nice view. But it won't necessarily be a terrible view, either.
One more thing: salaries in NYC are comparably higher than in many other areas. A $50K salary where you live may possibly translate to much more in the NYC region.
2007-08-03 13:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by CittyKat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are good at managing money. Take a job get a down-payment for a home. Buy now when prices are low. Try a newly developed area they usually appreciate. Then wait a few years and when the property values increase again (As long as we get a Democratic Candidate), sell and then move to New York. That way you have plenty of time to plan and you will have a cushion to pay for getting a place in NY. Make sure you have a job before you go! Fly up for interviews. Jet Blue has good rates.
Good Luck!
NY City is Great!
2007-08-03 09:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by B. D Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A view??? in a nice neighborhood? for 1600 -1800? that's a studio price only..and it's outside Manhattan. If you are dreaming of living a 1 bedroom apt. w/ a nice view in Manhattan, you'll be paying at least 4K/mo. All the 5 boroughs in NY suck. People are not always friendly (more racial discriminations). Smoke & bums everywhere...too much noise pollution, weather is awful, etc. I used to live there, and I moved to cali (love it here - fresherrrrr food here). If this has been your lifelong dream, go ahead and become a NYer
2007-08-03 09:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by B T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't afford an apartment at that price in a good neighborhood with a view on that salary. Sorry. You can afford a smaller apartment, or a share an apartment, or live in an outer borough and live without a view for that rate. But I suggest you stay at home for a while to save up money but get an apt. wherever you live first to adjust to living on your own before you move here as there will be a lot of other adjustments you have to make and living on your own shouldn't be one of them. If you aren't planning on coming here for two years don't worry about neighborhoods to live in or avoid now, they may change before you get here and prices can't be predicted that far in advance there are too many variables.
2007-08-03 09:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by A O 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well theres a lot more to this then what you are saying. First of all, how long have you guys been dating? How far has the relationship gone? How often do you see him? Does he truly love you? What type of a guy is he, shy, flirt, quiet, social? Theres a whole lot to consider in order to know if he';s cheating or not. Does he call you often? Does he pick up the phone when you call? Has he been suspicious lately? You will have a gutt feeling if he is cheating and it seems that you already have a suspicion that he is. I suggest just showing up unexpected and seeing what he's up to. Anyways theres not much I can do to help cuz you didnt provide enough info but good luck!
2016-05-17 10:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by eugenia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to live about an hour from NYC, and I think that if thats what you really want to do you should. I used to go there 5 or 6 times a month. I loved it, my favorite place would have to be SoHo. All the cool things to do, and everything is right there. I've always been a risk taker, and think if its the only risky thing you ever do, you won't regret it. It's an amazing city, and hope to live there myself one day! Good luck!
2007-08-03 09:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by nearlylostmymind 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With $50,000 salary, you could afford a one-bedroom in Queens or Brooklyn. Try Rego Park Queens or Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. Both nice neighborhoods. On Ocean Parkway, however, you may have to buy a co-op.
2007-08-03 10:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NYC is competative, fast paced, tough and expensive. There are many opportunities. Like the song says, "If you can make it there you can make it anywhere." It is not going to be easy. If you decide to go, have a job and place to live in place first. Good Luck!
2007-08-03 09:35:50 · answer #8 · answered by Horse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. I love NY, wish I was younger and able to take the risk.
2007-08-03 14:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋