I'm thinking of moving to NYC in August and I was just wondering if some of the orgers who live in and around NYC could tell me where some of the best/affordable places to live are? I already have a good amount of friends in the city but most of them are still living at home. Anyway, any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Check this out:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/

Move to Brooklyn! We'll have lunch!

Harlem. It's where I used to live. That is, if you're a fan of the 'hood. It is changing though. Pres. Clinton kicks it up there. Try Williamsburg or the Lower East Side too.

2the9s said:

cool! I've been looking at places in brooklyn because the rent seems much more managable. What parts of brooklyn are good though?

jessyMD32781 said:

Seriously check out Craig's List. You can put in exactly what you're looking for and come up with something good.

Living in Brooklyn is like living in the city, especially if you live near the subway, but much more affordable!

2the9s said:

I've ben looking at craigslist but I'm not sure how soon I should contact people. Most of the apartments are available rigt now and I want to move in August. Should I contact people now or should I wait until June or so? I just don't want to end up living in a box!

2the9s said:

Jessy, be VERY afraid!

If you move to NYC, you are going to experience living in a box. But it won't matter, because you will be in NYC. If and when you move there, just be prepared to be VERY, VERY flexible for a while, until you settle down wherever it is you settle down. Nobody can tell you what part of the city you're going to like - you're just going to have to scope it all out yourself and go with what vibes best for you.

jessyMD32781 said:

You got word on a box!

Take it!

j/k Keep checking Craig's list for now. You have plenty of time. I'm not sure how seasonal these things are.

P.S. bkw? Idiot.

2the9s said:

I'm just going to be the better man and ignore that.

bkw said:

That makes one of us!

Wait..

2the9s said:

idi_t

i meant a cardboard box guys! lol! I don't want to end up on the street in a cardboard box!

What's the difference between Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights?

bkw said:

Bring some sandwiches

Lleena said:

jam

blackcherry said:

Chips!

Lleena said:

sausage in batter

I live in NYC... Best places to live is Manhattan cause you have EVERYTHING at your fingertips... but expensive as hell.. I live her now but am moving in a few months to Queens..

Good Luck

It all depends how close you need to be to Manhattan. The closer you are, the more expensive. I would suggest far uptown Manhattan or North-western Bronx (because I know the areas best). You'll get a nice and spacious one bedroom in a nice neighborhood for about $800 if you shop around.

Thanks guys, this has all been really helpful.

I live in Brooklyn, come visit me some time.