In planning for a potential job change to NYC, I’m attempting to do some research on where a good locale for a mid twenties, social, out going type of person would be. I’m mainly looking at room shares on CL and targeting a rent of below 2K. I’m pretty positive I wouldn’t want to live where I would potentially be working (Midtown area), but rather would like to come home after work to a more relaxing setting that also has good bars and restaurants where other like minded people go out at night. It’s would be great for this area to have some fun outdoor activities nearby as well. The commute to Midtown should be fairly easy as well. Please feel free to mention anything else I should consider or have in mind when choosing a place to live. I don’t really need all the nice amenities and don’t mind living with roommates. (I would say this would be the equivalent on the Marina District in San Francisco, fun bars, good looking professional girls, other close outdoor activities, not in the heart of the city, wouldn’t want to live in Chinatown or where all the artsy people live (Mission, Tenderloin, etc…) Thanks for the advice.
I think the best bang for your buck is UES…the scene is solid with a lot of young people and lots of chicas…tons of restaurants and bars also…youre close to central park and close to a few parks near the east river depending on how far east you move the scene downtown in LES or village many will consider to be a bit better for young singles but youre going to be looking at more $ for rent or a much smaller space…but if youre willing to the trade off than you wont be disapointed by the action in those areas I live in the UES and I have no complaints at all…whenever im sick of the bars around there i just catch a cab downtown and bounce around there…I like the proximity to the park cause for my dog and the cheaper/bigger apts GL in your search
Thanks Bill. I thought UES is mostly families? West Village came recommended from a few girls I know in NYC, any thoughts there? They said it’s a bit quiter and mellow?
I would recommend UES too. The West Village is extremely expensive. UES has a lot of families but 2nd Ave, 1st Ave and York have lots of 20 somethings and bars. If anything it’s a bit too college/frat-like for my taste. As Bill said you get lots of bang for your buck on the UES – it is one of the less expensive nice neighborhoods in Manhattan, close to Central Park, good restaurants/outdoor cafes, easy communte to mid-town and you can easily go to UWS or downtown for a change of pace.
Bill.S.Preston,Esq Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think the best bang for your buck is UES…the > scene is solid with a lot of young people and lots > of chicas…tons of restaurants and bars > also…youre close to central park and close to a > few parks near the east river depending on how far > east you move > > the scene downtown in LES or village many will > consider to be a bit better for young singles but > youre going to be looking at more $ for rent or a > much smaller space…but if youre willing to the > trade off than you wont be disapointed by the > action in those areas > > I live in the UES and I have no complaints at > all…whenever im sick of the bars around there i > just catch a cab downtown and bounce around > there…I like the proximity to the park cause for > my dog and the cheaper/bigger apts > > GL in your search I’m with this. Murray Hill is also pretty good, but can be a bit more expensive.
Too much dog poo on the UES especially on 2nd ave, 1st, and York!!!
I think UES and Murray Hill area are your best bets for places with young professionals and good restaurants/bars. West Village is, as others have mentioned, a bit more expensive, and East Village and LES are both going to be a bit edgier than you are looking for if you want a place that compares with the Marina in San Francisco.
ValueAddict Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Too much dog poo on the UES especially on 2nd ave, > 1st, and York!!! Not anymore…it’s been replaced by the 2nd ave. subway construction. I think they are breaking into the 60s now. It’s pretty annoying. That’d be one thing to avoid if you’re going to live on the UES, try to avoid the 2nd ave. construction and stick to something further west/east.
Great advice… Thanks everyone. How much should I expect to pay for a share in UES? Would a studio or 1br be realistic?
I must be the only young guy in finance to have no bid for living in Murray Hill. And the UES near 1/york also don’t hold much interest for me, nevermind not being terribly convenient to transportation. I’d give serious thought to the west village. I’m pretty sure $4k can get you a decent 2BR in this market. I also like the UWS, but its definitely older/quieter than any of the other 'hoods mentioned so far.
You could be a squatter in the Cloisters and you would be better off as a young single person (assuming you are interested in stuff and you like to have a good time and meet interesting people) than you would be in probably 99% of neighborhoods in the US.
FIAnalyst Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I must be the only young guy in finance to have no > bid for living in Murray Hill. > > And the UES near 1/york also don’t hold much > interest for me, nevermind not being terribly > convenient to transportation. > > I’d give serious thought to the west village. I’m > pretty sure $4k can get you a decent 2BR in this > market. > > I also like the UWS, but its definitely > older/quieter than any of the other 'hoods > mentioned so far. Good Call, my max would be 2K, so a @br in West Village would work… It seems as if transportation would be easier from UES to Midtown than from west Village, no? Thx for the input.
You can find a good one bedroom for $2K in UES, especially if you are willing to go to 1st/York. 6th train is really crowded in the mornings, but it’s only couple of stops to midtown (10-15 min ride max)…
krnyc2008 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can find a good one bedroom for $2K in UES, > especially if you are willing to go to 1st/York. > 6th train is really crowded in the mornings, but > it’s only couple of stops to midtown (10-15 min > ride max)… True but keep in mind if you’re living on 1st/York that walk to the subway is going to take you a while…especially York. It could end up being a 30mins commute. Then again you could take the bus.
From now on I’m not answering anymore of fxguy1234’s questions, since it seems that my long, thoughtful responses to him on this very topic a few days ago mirrors exactly what everyone’s been saying here and that fxguy1234 seems to not have read or paid any attention to.
Agree, but if you stay close to 77 or 86 streets (+/- 2 streets), the walk is only 8-10 mins… Maybe it’s just me, but I actually enjoy walking in the mornings… LPoulin133 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > krnyc2008 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > You can find a good one bedroom for $2K in UES, > > especially if you are willing to go to > 1st/York. > > 6th train is really crowded in the mornings, > but > > it’s only couple of stops to midtown (10-15 min > > ride max)… > > True but keep in mind if you’re living on 1st/York > that walk to the subway is going to take you a > while…especially York. It could end up being a > 30mins commute. Then again you could take the > bus.
Thain- I appreciate your inputs a few weeks back… just wanted to revive the topic after a few people told me about West Village recently…
Not a huge fan of the West Village, way too much going on at all hours of the night on a lot of streets in the area. I was down near the highline last Tuesday night and the streets were jam packed with tourists and clubgoers. Tuesday night for cryin’ out loud. If you like the action and don’t mind living in an older apartment then that might be fun, for me I need my peace and quiet at least a few hours a day.
I just moved out of the UES but would definitely recommend it
I would highly recommend flatiron/gramercy area from union square to 23rd street. I think the 10 block stretch on park avenue south from union square to 23rd is one of the best places for restaurants - not only in terms of quality but also the scene - in the city (Sushi Samba, Primehouse, Pipa, Haru, Angelo & Maxies, Gramercy Tavern) . Also, you’re a short walk away from east village. You will find plenty of places that are spacious and much less expensive than west village. I live there now and love it. In terms of commuting, I would avoid drifting too far east in this area as you will need to walk a ways to either 23rd and park ave or union square to catch the subway. 3rd avenue or irving pl. would be fine