New York City

2007-06-20 00:45:31

#1

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7217|The United Center

https://www.teslasociety.com/pictures/manhattan2.jpg

I'm moving there. When? Not until next year...it's the soonest I can get my job transferred out there.

Problem being? I've never been to NYC before. I'm heading out there in August/September to check it out...but I figured I'd post in here to see if I can get any advice/input from people here. My best friend just moved out there...he found an apartment in Bay Ridge, which is supposedly a pretty nice part of town. Low crimes rates, not too expensive, easy transportation to Manhattan. He told me I should look there and Park Slope...but other than that...I don't know much of anything about the neighborhoods. Manhattan is probably too expensive for my tastes and I know there's parts of Brooklyn that aren't the nicest...but...what do you guys think?

So yeah, any help you guys can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

...oh, and don't spam this with "move to _____ instead" or "new york sucks". Your post will be deleted.

2007-06-20 00:49:37

#2

Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|7207

I hear Harlem is the place to go and live!

2007-06-20 00:49:54

#3

tthf: Member 5307; +210|7228|06-01

ThomasMorgan wrote:
...oh, and don't spam this with "move to _____ instead" or "new york sucks". Your post will be deleted.

you're such a nazi.....
lol j/k j/k

have only been to new york on holiday.
i am of no help to you in this matter.

edit: that pic is of the nyc i remember

Last edited by tthf (2007-06-20 00:51:57)

2007-06-20 00:51:47

#4

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7217|The United Center

Bernadictus wrote:
I hear Harlem is the place to go and live!

I found a map that shows all the homicides that have occurred in NYC over the past two years I think....and Queens had like twice as many as anywhere else. I was scurred.

2007-06-20 00:53:47

#5

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|7102|Finland

ThomasMorgan wrote:
Bernadictus wrote:
I hear Harlem is the place to go and live!
I found a map that shows all the homicides that have occurred in NYC over the past two years I think....and Queens had like twice as many as anywhere else. I was scurred.

But where else to find a bride fit for a prince than Queens!?

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6300/m0000121gq8.jpg

I need around tree fiddy.

2007-06-20 00:58:45

#6

DaReJa: BF2s US Server Admin; +257|7097|Los Angeles, California, US.

I Thought you were moving to Los Angeles, With Me!!

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2007-06-20 01:01:49

#7

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7217|The United Center

DaReJa wrote:
I Thought you were moving to Los Angeles, With Me!!

That was the old plan. The old plan didn't take into account that I don't know anyone out there...and that I have a better chance of getting promoted if I don't move to LA.

2007-06-20 01:08:18

#8

Ruckel: Ruckel for all!; +43|6646|sverige

promoted? to what, colonel ?

2007-06-20 02:17:20

#9

mcminty: Moderating your content for the Australian Govt.; +879|7192|Sydney, Australia

NYC is now at the top of my "I want to visit" list. Maybe sometime next year, so I'll have to come and see you.

Mcminty.

2007-06-20 02:40:37

#10

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7217|The United Center

mcminty wrote:
NYC is now at the top of my "I want to visit" list. Maybe sometime next year, so I'll have to come and see you.

Mcminty.

Me too. Like I said, I've never been there before, but I'm heading out there for ten days in late August/early September.

I love Chicago, but I've lived here ever since I was born...I just need a change. And since I'm a city boy, I figure what better place to move than the city that never sleeps?

But yeah, I'm really looking forward to heading out there later this year...and even moreso to moving out there next year.

2007-06-20 03:53:07

#11

san4: The Mas; +311|7159|NYC, a place to live

I would look very seriously at Queens--Flushing and Astoria. Cowami is a Queens expert (and probably knows Bay Ridge) because I think he lives there. If you get a roommate, you can probably live in Manhattan on the upper east side or upper west side, especially if you get a fourth-floor walkup. If you can get a place in Park Slope, take it. Park Slope is very cool and getting cooler every day, but it's also getting more expensive every day. Williamsburg is similar, except with younger people. If you are adventurous, you might be able to live in Manhattan on the Lower East Side. It's kind of run down (and therefore kind of cheap) but it's right next to Greenwich Village and the East Village, which are the most happening places in the city.

Edit: Gratuitous Cowami insult removed.

Last edited by san4 (2007-06-20 04:26:41)

2007-06-20 03:59:11

#12

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|7026

I can't believe you're leaving Chicago for New York. Chicago > New York. Been to both cities twice.

2007-06-20 04:05:36

#13

r'Eeee: That's how I roll, BITCH!; +311|6919

ThomasMorgan wrote:
...oh, and don't spam this with "move to _____ instead" or "new york sucks". Your post will be deleted.

CameronPoe wrote:
I can't believe you're leaving Chicago for New York. Chicago > New York. Been to both cities twice.

2007-06-20 11:46:48

#14

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6760|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

san4 wrote:
I would look very seriously at Queens--Flushing and Astoria. Cowami is a Queens expert (and probably knows Bay Ridge) because I think he lives there. If you get a roommate, you can probably live in Manhattan on the upper east side or upper west side, especially if you get a fourth-floor walkup. If you can get a place in Park Slope, take it. Park Slope is very cool and getting cooler every day, but it's also getting more expensive every day. Williamsburg is similar, except with younger people. If you are adventurous, you might be able to live in Manhattan on the Lower East Side. It's kind of run down (and therefore kind of cheap) but it's right next to Greenwich Village and the East Village, which are the most happening places in the city.

Edit: Gratuitous Cowami insult removed.

...

What was the insult?

Bay Ridge is a good neighborhood (though I don't know too much about it), and is quite literally right across the river from Manhattan. If I'm not mistaken, the A, C, R, Q, W, N, and F trains all stop in the area, so it really is quite easy to get to Manhattan.

And yes, I live in Flushing (Fresh Meadows, technically). I don't really know much about local real estate, considering I'm in high school, but Fresh Meadows is a nice area. It mostly consists of elderly Jewish people, some Asian families, and St. John's University students. There's almost no serious crime (just the occasional party gone wild), and there's easy access to the Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway, two of the main highways in Queens. From where I am, it's about an hour commute into the city (which can change quite dramatically according to rush hour [NYC's unpredictability FTL]).

So yeah, good luck finding an apartment and stuff!

2007-06-20 11:52:15

#15

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,993|7102|949

Go to Yankee Stadium. Its getting torn down in 2009.

The bars are open real late everywhere. At 3am, people are still hanging out in the streets and outside the bars...its got a great night life.

2007-06-20 11:53:33

#16

Superior Mind: (not macbeth); +1,755|7163

I LIVE IN BAY RIDGE!!!!!! Move there and I'll buy you a 40 from the Arab deli on 84th street! Park Slope is way to fucking expensive.

x

2007-06-20 11:55:21

#17

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6760|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Go to Yankee Stadium. Its getting torn down in 2009.

The bars are open real late everywhere. At 3am, people are still hanging out in the streets and outside the bars...its got a great night life.

Don't forget Shea, either. We'll have Citi Field soon enough.

2007-06-20 11:55:54

#18

CosmoKramer: CC you in October; +131|7089|Medford, WI

go to monks cafe

2007-06-20 11:56:45

#19

Ganko_06: Laughter with an S; +167|7115|Camoran's Paradise

I've been there before. Chinatown scared the crap out of me. Stay away...

Last edited by Ganko_06 (2007-06-20 11:57:00)

2007-06-20 11:58:16

#20

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6760|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

Ganko_06 wrote:
I've been there before. Chinatown scared the crap out of me. Stay away...

Cause you aren't Chinese?

Don't worry, the flies around the food really mean nothing. It just goes to show how fresh the food is.

And a bit of advice: Never make eye contact with anyone. If you do, stare the mofugger down.

Last edited by cowami (2007-06-20 11:58:38)

2007-06-20 12:00:58

#21

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,993|7102|949

cowami wrote:
KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Go to Yankee Stadium. Its getting torn down in 2009.

The bars are open real late everywhere. At 3am, people are still hanging out in the streets and outside the bars...its got a great night life.
Don't forget Shea, either. We'll have Citi Field soon enough.

Yeah, but no one cares about Shea/Mets.

2007-06-20 12:01:05

#22

d4rkst4r: biggie smalls; +72|6924|Ontario, Canada

You put a picture of New York with the Twin Towers. GG, Flame on.

"you know life is what we make it, and a chance is like a picture, it'd be nice if you just take it"

2007-06-20 12:01:26

#23

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6760|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
cowami wrote:
KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
Go to Yankee Stadium. Its getting torn down in 2009.

The bars are open real late everywhere. At 3am, people are still hanging out in the streets and outside the bars...its got a great night life.
Don't forget Shea, either. We'll have Citi Field soon enough.
Yeah, but no one cares about Shea/Mets.

...

Asshole.

2007-06-20 12:01:35

#24

link52787: Member; +29|6992

I lived in New York City.

Its not bad. Lived in Flushing. I also lived in Queens.

Cost of living is a little higher there. Gas more expensive.

I've been to Manhatten.

oh and a tip:

DO NOT GO ON A SUBWAY GOING WEST IN MANHATTEN LATE AT NIGHT!!!!!!!

seriously. This also applies to Staton Island.

Last edited by link52787 (2007-06-20 12:02:01)

2007-06-20 12:03:38

#25

Superior Mind: (not macbeth); +1,755|7163

Places you might not want to go alone at night: Williamsburg, Harlem, Chelsea (cause u might get butt raped), Flatbush.
There is night life everywhere for the most part. Don't move to the Bronx, Staten Island, or Queens, they're fucking boring.

x

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