Moving to New York Today

[zajDmB1]

Originally Posted by whodat

All very solid points. I know that the co-ops in our neighborhood really limit the number of months you can rent your apartment in the time you own you place as they want owner occupied spaces. Not just summer or vacation spots, or an endless parade of weekend people. Plus most buildings have really cracked down on subletting too. That is not the case for some parts of town, I just know from where we live, that is the case.

Some places are but it's very easy to get around it, especially if doormen don't care. My friend, for example, rented out his apt every weekend for 2 months while is gf was in a show up in Boston. He just told the door people he had friends staying over.

If you've got nosey neighbors and/or building management that REALLY watches what you do, sure, it might be tough to pull off, but plenty of places don't care. They just want their rent.

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by whodat

I was down that way on Saturday at Other Half brewery pick up cans of their latest release.

[cry_minarets458]

I found an apartment just about 5 blocks from where I work (9 minute walk/in murray hill). Utilities are included in the rent and I won't need a metro card other than for socializing. At what point do you justify a rent cost when subtracting other costs like a metro card, taxi, etc BC of how convenient something is. It looks like the rent will be about 30% of my monthly income. I have high debt from my college loans but even accounting for that, it seems like I can still be comfortable in my wallet at this place. I'm just getting used to rent in this city and I just don't know if I'm getting what I pay for

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

I found an apartment just about 5 blocks from where I work (9 minute walk/in murray hill). Utilities are included in the rent and I won't need a metro card other than for socializing. At what point do you justify a rent cost when subtracting other costs like a metro card, taxi, etc BC of how convenient something is. It looks like the rent will be about 30% of my monthly income. I have high debt from my college loans but even accounting for that, it seems like I can still be comfortable in my wallet at this place. I'm just getting used to rent in this city and I just don't know if I'm getting what I pay for

Live close to your friends rather then live close to your job. Since you MUST go your job it will be easier to socialize with friends.

Murry Hill is pretty brotastic at night. Maybe you're a bro though.

[whodat]

Are you renting a room? How many other people? Is the building a walk-up or elevator? Any restrictions with the kitchen access or coming and going? Is the apartment on the 1st or 2nd floor? Does it face a street?

They say max of your income should be 33%, so sounds like you have some breathing room by that standard. Also, you are in a pretty good part of town, close to lots of stuff. Plus midtown is like 20 min from anything in the heart of the city. If you want to get to Queens or Brooklyn, then thats another story. The fact that your utilities are included is a nice touch too. Electricity can get pricey come the summer time when you run the A/C and cable/internet is not cheap either. Those two alone could easily run you $100-$125 per month. And don't look past the cost of going out in the city for food/dinner/drinks. You can find cheap options but that shit can add up real quick. Even groceries will be more per month. There is a Fairway in Kip's Bay which is in that part of town and they have good prices, along with a large selection, for the city.

Even if you are not using the subway every day, I would still factor in about $100 per month for your metro card. Round trip on the subway is $5.50 right now so about 18 rides per month. I work from home and spend about much right now with trips twice a week and on weekends. If you find yourself using the subway more then $100 per month, then look at the monthly unlimited ride pass for $116. My wife has this but she works downtown and commutes M-F.

Cabs are at your discretion and can get pricey. Average ride is going to run you about $20 depending on where you are going. I use cabs/car service for grocery shopping if I head to Fairway or Trader Joe's. You may have more stuff closer to your place so schlepping groceries may be easier then a cab.

[zajDmB1]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

I found an apartment just about 5 blocks from where I work (9 minute walk/in murray hill). Utilities are included in the rent and I won't need a metro card other than for socializing. At what point do you justify a rent cost when subtracting other costs like a metro card, taxi, etc BC of how convenient something is. It looks like the rent will be about 30% of my monthly income. I have high debt from my college loans but even accounting for that, it seems like I can still be comfortable in my wallet at this place. I'm just getting used to rent in this city and I just don't know if I'm getting what I pay for

Originally Posted by DIDriveOut2SPAC

Live close to your friends rather then live close to your job. Since you MUST go your job it will be easier to socialize with friends.

Murry Hill is pretty brotastic at night. Maybe you're a bro though.

Second what DIDO said. Better to be close to friends than work, though depending where you are it might be fine. Like I lived in the LES for 5 years, for the last 2 I worked literally 3 blocks away. I had 1 really good friend relatively close by, everyone else was either a little more uptown or in BK but people came to the LES to hang all the time, so it wasn't a big deal. But if your choice is to live 30+ blocks from all your friends or 30+ blocks from work, I'd choose the latter.


Also, if anyone needs plans tonight, a band I work with is playing Mercury Lounge at 8pm.

EDIT: Oh, and to the above post, I was paying 40% of my pay in rent for a while (kinda dumb financially but worthwhile socially haha). Now I'm only paying around 25% but that's because I'm living with my gf and her hospital partially subsidizes our housing. Clutch.

[cry_minarets458]

Thanks for the feedback. The few friends I have in the city, they're kinda scattered but at least on the east side. One of my best friends lives right in Murray hill so I think that's a plus to where this apartment is. It's on a 22nd floor and I can see the east river. I'm only looking at it for a year but it's a three bedroom with two nice ladies in my age tier. I'm easy going so living with women isn't bad. Ill be working a lot so I don't think I'll be going out often during the week. The past few weeks I've been doing wel with a food budget. Breaking down to about 46 bucks a week. I also plan to go home once a month to visit family and will buy my expensive non perishables there, like shampoos for example, where they'll be cheaper. It's just I'm trying to be so frugal this first year so it makes the next following years more manageable.

My only constant expenses per month are a cell phone, rent, a gym membership ($50 a month), and then miscellaneous transit expenses.

[cry_minarets458]

In the three weeks I've lived here, I've only eaten out/taken out food once as I enjoy cooking and doing meal prep, so I don't think I'll be blowing a lot of money on food and whatnot. Drinks, moderation obviously

[whodat]

Stumbled across this story on DNA dot info today about rents along the different subway lines in the greater NYC area. Not sure how accurate it is, but interesting to check out.

https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/201...est-apartments

[cry_minarets458]

Thanks for the help

[zajDmB1]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

In the three weeks I've lived here, I've only eaten out/taken out food once as I enjoy cooking and doing meal prep, so I don't think I'll be blowing a lot of money on food and whatnot. Drinks, moderation obviously

Oh man, I wish I liked to cook. I've spent so much money on food in the last few years, I don't even want to try and figure out how much because I'd feel too bad about myself haha. I envy you. Luckily my gf is a pretty good cook, but her working nights leaves me to fend for myself pretty often.

[cry_minarets458]

I'm meeting with those two roommates tonight to go over the final details. I think I'm going to take it. It's only a year but once I pick up a per diem job, it won't matter. Just gifts keep up my budgeting. Thanks for the help. Anybody want to do a nyc meetup in the summer time?

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

sure thing will meet up

This is a front runner for my summer spot.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/anable-basin...ng-island-city

[Cscottrun]

Originally Posted by DIDriveOut2SPAC

sure thing will meet up

This is a front runner for my summer spot.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/anable-basin...ng-island-city

I have a few friends who live in Long Island City in some of the buildings right on the water and their view is amazing. There is another club/restaurant called Blend (I think) right there as well.

[cry_minarets458]

That's my only gripe about moving into Manhattan. I'll have to take the path out to jersey or a bus/train east to get a look at the beautiful skyline while on my run. Bummer right?

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

That's my only gripe about moving into Manhattan. I'll have to take the path out to jersey or a bus/train east to get a look at the beautiful skyline while on my run. Bummer right?

I run at Brooklyn Bridge Park, pretty fantastic area. Pretty quick to get to from where you are.

https://images.trvl-media.com/media/...Park-88567.jpg

[cry_minarets458]

Will have to check that out sometime. Thanks! Looks great!!

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

A lot of good restaurants down there in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Gowanus.

[cry_minarets458]

Will have to work toward that. Love cooking too much to justify eating out haha. Saves my wallet too. At least for this first year of city living. If I can have my debt down 40% by this time next year, I'll be a happy duck and able to live more comfortably. Luckily I'm a simple soul

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

I cook mostly too. I definitely seek out affordable ethic options when something sparks my interest.

I look at this site a lot:

http://www.eattheworldnyc.com/

[cry_minarets458]

Thanks. Will have to check that out!!

[zajDmB1]

If you want to splurge but not splurge, go to St Anselm in Williamsburg. Amazing steaks and compared to other steakhouses pretty inexpensive. They don't take reservations but there's plenty of bars to wait around at in the area.

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by zajDmB1

If you want to splurge but not splurge, go to St Anselm in Williamsburg. Amazing steaks and compared to other steakhouses pretty inexpensive. They don't take reservations but there's plenty of bars to wait around at in the area.

Golden Years next door is pretty fantastic as well and of course, The Commodore, when your drunk and you need dope fried chicken and nachoes.

[Cscottrun]

There is a new uber competitor called Juno in NYC now. It is available on the app store and is, from what I've read, better than Uber and Lyft. Since they are still in testing, I think they are offering 35% in all of NYC. Just an FYI.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by Cscottrun

There is a new uber competitor called Juno in NYC now. It is available on the app store and is, from what I've read, better than Uber and Lyft. Since they are still in testing, I think they are offering 35% in all of NYC. Just an FYI.

It says it's invite only currently

[whodat]

Originally Posted by Cscottrun

There is a new uber competitor called Juno in NYC now. It is available on the app store and is, from what I've read, better than Uber and Lyft. Since they are still in testing, I think they are offering 35% in all of NYC. Just an FYI.

Interesting you should mention Juno. Was talking with someone yesterday and her husband is part of this start up. Still in beta right now with full launch later this summer. Guessing that is why the app is still invite only.

[Cscottrun]

Went to Tao a couple weekends ago. Was impressed visually and by some of the food, but overall nothing crazy. Didn't try the nightclub though.

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Used Juno today. No difference then the others, but if it helps drivers then I'll use it. My favorite is lyft.

Take care, Dan

[cry_minarets458]

My Orioles are in town. Any tips on how to get to the stadium from Midtown essentially? Simply just punch into google? Is it safe to wear Orioles hat and apparel?

[zajDmB1]

The Orange and Green lines both have trains that let you out like right next to the stadium. The B I know for sure because that's what I've taken, but the 4 or 5 do as well.

I'm sure you'll be fine wearing an opponent hat. I don't think the rough and tumble baseball hooligan types can afford Yankees tix, even when they stink