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Reply #60 posted 08/11/09 4:30pm

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I remember moving there and sleeping on the floor at my sisters Jersey City apartment.We finally saved enough to get a spot in downtown brooklyn.But every night on that floor was worth it compared to the energy and pace of NYC.Go for it and good luck.
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Reply #61 posted 08/11/09 4:34pm

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me too sigh what a city
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Reply #62 posted 08/12/09 12:50am

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SavonOsco said:

I remember moving there and sleeping on the floor at my sisters Jersey City apartment.We finally saved enough to get a spot in downtown brooklyn.But every night on that floor was worth it compared to the energy and pace of NYC.Go for it and good luck.

I too spent more time on the floor than I care to remember, wound up in Brooklyn too, lol. That's the thing about The Big Apple: You can find yourself in some pretty dingy surroundings sometimes, and sometimes life here can be like skating on a razors edge... BUT IT'S NEW YORK CITY DAMNIT!!! You don't have to read the paper or turn on the TV to find out what's going on in the world. All you have to do is step outside your door, lol.
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Reply #63 posted 08/12/09 7:43am

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I'm a born and raised NYer and I say if you wanna come here, then make it happen! It's been said here before, you need LOTS of cash to live here. It's not cheap and it seems to be getting more expensive. Don't be surprised if you need to have 2 jobs to make it here. Im fortunate to be from here cause I live with my Grandparents in the Bronx right now saving up money for a place. If you can bring someone along with you who also wants to live here, then that'll be even better. There is a lot to do here and a lot to see. With that said, it's a dirty town and if you have problems being around a LOT of people, then you won't like it here cause it's packed and even with it being expensive. I see more people on the streets and on the subways here than I ever have. The bus and subways run 24/7 and it's still a bargain compared to a cab or having a car here. Parking is a bitch here and folks here can't drive for shit and pedestrians don't give a damn about you and your car. NYC is what you make it. If you want to have a good time here, you will have a GREAT time. If not, you'll be super miserable. I wish you the best in your decision and your journey to this great city we call New York!

Oh before I forget, NYC is NOT just Manhattan. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are NYC too. There are great places to live and visit in those boroughs. And it's cheaper to live than Manhattan, though not by much. The subway doesn't go out to Staten Island, you got to take the Ferry or an Express Bus or drive to get out of there. Whatever the case, take advantage of it if you move out here. biggrin
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Reply #64 posted 08/12/09 9:24am

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purplecam said:

Oh before I forget, NYC is NOT just Manhattan. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are NYC too. There are great places to live and visit in those boroughs. And it's cheaper to live than Manhattan, though not by much.


Don't forget Jersey. Lot of places to live, and it's a quick train ride into Manhattan.
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Reply #65 posted 08/12/09 10:06am

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Question for the natives: Is it possible to will a rent-controlled unit to someone when you die? Or does the unit automatically convert to rent-stabilized or back to market price?
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Reply #66 posted 08/12/09 12:42pm

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Lammastide said:

Question for the natives: Is it possible to will a rent-controlled unit to someone when you die? Or does the unit automatically convert to rent-stabilized or back to market price?

This just came up in a recent news story here in NY. If I'm not mistaken, it depends on what was written in the original lease/rental agreement. If the agreement specifically states that the unit can be transferred in the event of death, then you're good. If it's not in the original agreement, don't count on the landlord having much sympathy. In other words, there's no one blanket rule that governs all possible scenarios - much depends on the original agreement signed-off on by both parties.
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Reply #67 posted 08/12/09 2:27pm

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uPtoWnNY said:

purplecam said:

Oh before I forget, NYC is NOT just Manhattan. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are NYC too. There are great places to live and visit in those boroughs. And it's cheaper to live than Manhattan, though not by much.


Don't forget Jersey. Lot of places to live, and it's a quick train ride into Manhattan.


Yeah..that was my suggestion earlier in the thread..I know so many that used Jersey as a starting block and it worked out for them..it worked for me
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Reply #68 posted 08/12/09 9:02pm

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uPtoWnNY said:

purplecam said:

Oh before I forget, NYC is NOT just Manhattan. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are NYC too. There are great places to live and visit in those boroughs. And it's cheaper to live than Manhattan, though not by much.


Don't forget Jersey. Lot of places to live, and it's a quick train ride into Manhattan.

But it's not NYC and that's what Tonylover has her eyes set on. I did think about that after I made my post. Jersey wouldn't be bad to live in. I don't think I could live there but I wouldn't tell anyone else not to. I could change my mind in a year. With that said, she or anyone else can live in Long Island or Westchester. They are all next door to NYC and accessible to the city by train as well.
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Reply #69 posted 08/12/09 9:03pm

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PDogz said:

Lammastide said:

Question for the natives: Is it possible to will a rent-controlled unit to someone when you die? Or does the unit automatically convert to rent-stabilized or back to market price?

This just came up in a recent news story here in NY. If I'm not mistaken, it depends on what was written in the original lease/rental agreement. If the agreement specifically states that the unit can be transferred in the event of death, then you're good. If it's not in the original agreement, don't count on the landlord having much sympathy. In other words, there's no one blanket rule that governs all possible scenarios - much depends on the original agreement signed-off on by both parties.

That sounds like something I've heard as well.
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Reply #70 posted 08/12/09 10:25pm

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They are trying very hard to get rid of rent controlled apartments here in NYC. Landlords can get top dollar when people give up these apartments. There have been several court cases in the last few years trying to change the laws.

I have lived in Brooklyn my whole life and I love it. Manhattan might be too pricy but you can rent a studio or a room in one of the other boroughs. Manhattan is very accessible by public transportation.
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Reply #71 posted 08/13/09 4:00am

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if Madonna can do it so can you! what did she have when she arrived? $25? what's that after inflation hmmm


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Reply #72 posted 08/13/09 4:15am

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why always NYC?

Can San Francisco get love? lol
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Reply #73 posted 08/13/09 4:23am

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Reply #74 posted 08/13/09 4:46am

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bboy87 said:

why always NYC?

Can San Francisco get love? lol



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Reply #75 posted 08/13/09 4:48am

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SoulAlive said:

bboy87 said:

why always NYC?

Can San Francisco get love? lol



lol

Now that I think about it, remember when all those "Life in (insert area)" threads were going on?


the Bay Area didn't even get one! mad
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Reply #76 posted 08/13/09 5:20am

SoulAlive

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SoulAlive said:




lol

Now that I think about it, remember when all those "Life in (insert area)" threads were going on?


the Bay Area didn't even get one! mad


Why don't you start one? lol

"Life In The Bay Area"
thread started by bboy87
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Reply #77 posted 08/13/09 5:43am

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SoulAlive said:

bboy87 said:


Now that I think about it, remember when all those "Life in (insert area)" threads were going on?


the Bay Area didn't even get one! mad


Why don't you start one? lol

"Life In The Bay Area"
thread started by bboy87

...and I shall!
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Reply #78 posted 08/13/09 6:02am

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Why?
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Reply #79 posted 08/13/09 6:26am

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bboy87 said:

SoulAlive said:



Why don't you start one? lol

"Life In The Bay Area"
thread started by bboy87

...and I shall!

...and I did! cool lol
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Reply #80 posted 08/16/09 4:50pm

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Tonylover said:

Seriously folks, I ain't kidding.

How hard is it gonna be for me (an Aussie) to LIVE and WORK in NYC?? I will apply for a Working Visa. Honestly I don't care if I'm a bum, I just wanna be where it's at!!! I'm gonna work my arse off until June next year to save enough cash to get my arse outta here.

What neighbourhood would you recommend to live, keeping in mind the price range and the fact I'm a clueless foreigner? Where's cool to eat?

How easy will it be to get a waitressing/cafe/bartender/shopkeeper job? I'm not looking to begin my career in NYC, I just want to experience something different and live a little for atleast a year. And I need a part-time job to support my habit (fun times).

I was planning to register for the Green Card Lottery, but I think I'm too late. Bummer sad

Share the love people smile Tell me how much y'all love NYC - is it the greatest city in the world??

I'm so bloody excited, I'm practically jumping out of my pants.

Christina xx


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Reply #81 posted 08/16/09 7:13pm

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NYC is alright.... neutral
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Reply #82 posted 08/17/09 2:19am

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Okie dokey then...

I had to stop reading midway through - all of the replies are NEGATIVE. Damn people, way to dishearten a girl!

For those who asked, I lived in The Netherlands for 7 months. I was paying $1200 a month for practically nothing. I am willing and able to pay $1000-$1500 a month in NYC. Obviously I plan to have housemates. A good friend of mine is planning to make the trip with me. We have scouted a couple of apartments, and most are in our price range. We would be willing to pay upfront.

I don't want to spend my entire life in NYC, but I want to experience something new and exciting. I do love the arts!!! I am pretty sure I can afford living in NYC for atleast 6 months on the money I would have saved by then. And, if I do get a job, then I would stay longer.

I have been to America twice, and both times I found the food and transport cheap. I acknowledge that housing may be an issue, and finding a job. How easy is it to get a waitressing job? I want something easy smile

I refuse to be disheartened guys... I need advice. But, telling me I need lots of cash is not what I want to hear (obviously).

Christina xx
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Reply #83 posted 08/17/09 2:20am

Tonylover

PDogz said:

SavonOsco said:

I remember moving there and sleeping on the floor at my sisters Jersey City apartment.We finally saved enough to get a spot in downtown brooklyn.But every night on that floor was worth it compared to the energy and pace of NYC.Go for it and good luck.

I too spent more time on the floor than I care to remember, wound up in Brooklyn too, lol. That's the thing about The Big Apple: You can find yourself in some pretty dingy surroundings sometimes, and sometimes life here can be like skating on a razors edge... BUT IT'S NEW YORK CITY DAMNIT!!! You don't have to read the paper or turn on the TV to find out what's going on in the world. All you have to do is step outside your door, lol.


Thanks guys smile Encouragement is what I need.

Christina xx
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Reply #84 posted 08/17/09 2:27am

Tonylover

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I'm a born and raised NYer and I say if you wanna come here, then make it happen! It's been said here before, you need LOTS of cash to live here. It's not cheap and it seems to be getting more expensive. Don't be surprised if you need to have 2 jobs to make it here. Im fortunate to be from here cause I live with my Grandparents in the Bronx right now saving up money for a place. If you can bring someone along with you who also wants to live here, then that'll be even better. There is a lot to do here and a lot to see. With that said, it's a dirty town and if you have problems being around a LOT of people, then you won't like it here cause it's packed and even with it being expensive. I see more people on the streets and on the subways here than I ever have. The bus and subways run 24/7 and it's still a bargain compared to a cab or having a car here. Parking is a bitch here and folks here can't drive for shit and pedestrians don't give a damn about you and your car. NYC is what you make it. If you want to have a good time here, you will have a GREAT time. If not, you'll be super miserable. I wish you the best in your decision and your journey to this great city we call New York!

Oh before I forget, NYC is NOT just Manhattan. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are NYC too. There are great places to live and visit in those boroughs. And it's cheaper to live than Manhattan, though not by much. The subway doesn't go out to Staten Island, you got to take the Ferry or an Express Bus or drive to get out of there. Whatever the case, take advantage of it if you move out here. biggrin



Wow, thanks for all the great advice. I am planning on coming with someone - I'm glad you mentioned the benefits. Plus, I don't really want to rock up in a foreign city by myself, with no car, no house, and little money...

I will definitely use public transport. I won't have a car - doubt I'll need one. It is so awesome that transport runs 24/7. In Australia, last train is at 1 am, and trams and buses stop running around midnight. How lame!

How about getting a part-time job? How easy do you think that will be?

Christina xx
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Reply #85 posted 08/17/09 5:14am

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Okie dokey then...

I had to stop reading midway through - all of the replies are NEGATIVE. Damn people, way to dishearten a girl!

For those who asked, I lived in The Netherlands for 7 months. I was paying $1200 a month for practically nothing. I am willing and able to pay $1000-$1500 a month in NYC. Obviously I plan to have housemates. A good friend of mine is planning to make the trip with me. We have scouted a couple of apartments, and most are in our price range. We would be willing to pay upfront.

I don't want to spend my entire life in NYC, but I want to experience something new and exciting. I do love the arts!!! I am pretty sure I can afford living in NYC for atleast 6 months on the money I would have saved by then. And, if I do get a job, then I would stay longer.

I have been to America twice, and both times I found the food and transport cheap. I acknowledge that housing may be an issue, and finding a job. How easy is it to get a waitressing job? I want something easy smile

I refuse to be disheartened guys... I need advice. But, telling me I need lots of cash is not what I want to hear (obviously).

Christina xx


for that price in NYC you aint gonna get shit trust me
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Reply #86 posted 08/17/09 6:11am

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It is an expensive city but you can make it if you try. I live in Queens with my fiancee and we had to prepare quite a bit. First and last months rent plus a brokers fee of 1 months rent. I lived off credit cards for the first two weeks i was here until i started working and I'm still paying them off 3 years later.

But I could not imagine having a better time anywhere else, everything is right at your fingertips just a subway ride away.

Another nice tidbit is that Queens is the most culturally diverse area in the entire world. I can walk 20 minutes and feel like I just went across the globe and then go another 10 minutes and hit another spot on the globe.

The only thing that we don't want to do here is raise a family. As nice as it is and we know its possible but we would rather have a smaler more suburban area when that happens.

I say move it and get to NYC, the center of the known universe.
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Reply #87 posted 08/17/09 6:12am

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IAintTheOne said:

Tonylover said:

Okie dokey then...

I had to stop reading midway through - all of the replies are NEGATIVE. Damn people, way to dishearten a girl!

For those who asked, I lived in The Netherlands for 7 months. I was paying $1200 a month for practically nothing. I am willing and able to pay $1000-$1500 a month in NYC. Obviously I plan to have housemates. A good friend of mine is planning to make the trip with me. We have scouted a couple of apartments, and most are in our price range. We would be willing to pay upfront.

I don't want to spend my entire life in NYC, but I want to experience something new and exciting. I do love the arts!!! I am pretty sure I can afford living in NYC for atleast 6 months on the money I would have saved by then. And, if I do get a job, then I would stay longer.

I have been to America twice, and both times I found the food and transport cheap. I acknowledge that housing may be an issue, and finding a job. How easy is it to get a waitressing job? I want something easy smile

I refuse to be disheartened guys... I need advice. But, telling me I need lots of cash is not what I want to hear (obviously).

Christina xx


for that price in NYC you aint gonna get shit trust me


You're wrong. You can easily find an apartment for under $1,500 in Manhattan, and it's easier in the other boroughs.

Tonylover, you should follow your dream. One thing you can do is check Craigslist for apartment sublets. (You could check for sublets that only last 3 or 4 months, so you're not locked into anything--then you could begin looking for a "real" apartment in earnest once you're here. It might take some of the pressure off to go that route.) Before you officially move here, spend a week or so in NYC looking at a bunch of sublets you have found on Craigslist and then hope you get the one you want. That's how I made the move to New York and it worked out well.

And read some more of the posts in this thread. They weren't all negative! (Mine wasn't.) And I have no idea why so many people wanted to shit on your dream in this thread. Ignore them. New York is the best city in the world.
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Reply #88 posted 08/17/09 7:55am

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IAintTheOne said:

Tonylover said:

Okie dokey then...

I had to stop reading midway through - all of the replies are NEGATIVE. Damn people, way to dishearten a girl!

For those who asked, I lived in The Netherlands for 7 months. I was paying $1200 a month for practically nothing. I am willing and able to pay $1000-$1500 a month in NYC. Obviously I plan to have housemates. A good friend of mine is planning to make the trip with me. We have scouted a couple of apartments, and most are in our price range. We would be willing to pay upfront.

I don't want to spend my entire life in NYC, but I want to experience something new and exciting. I do love the arts!!! I am pretty sure I can afford living in NYC for atleast 6 months on the money I would have saved by then. And, if I do get a job, then I would stay longer.

I have been to America twice, and both times I found the food and transport cheap. I acknowledge that housing may be an issue, and finding a job. How easy is it to get a waitressing job? I want something easy smile

I refuse to be disheartened guys... I need advice. But, telling me I need lots of cash is not what I want to hear (obviously).

Christina xx


for that price in NYC you aint gonna get shit trust me


That's about how much rent is in my building so she should be able to find an apartment in that range in the outer boroughs especially if she intends to share with a friend.
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Reply #89 posted 08/17/09 12:25pm

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You can definitely find an apartment between $1000 to $1500 in NYC. In the outer boroughs you can even find a one or two bedroom in that price range. If this is what you want to do, just do it. Plenty of people have come to NYC with nothing but the clothes on their back and they have made it. This is a great place to live.
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