I need Help from people in NYC or NJ

[moulson13]

Hay I'm new at posting on this board but I recently got a job out in NYC and have to move there from Las Vegas. I was wondering where the better areas of town are. I just graduated from college stuff. So yah any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Patient zer0]

Just get yourself a nice 2mil apartment downtown manhattan

[razorboy]

Morrisania.

[JerseyRich]

Hay I'm new at posting on this board but I recently got a job out in NYC and have to move there from Las Vegas. I was wondering where the better areas of town are. I just graduated from college stuff. So yah any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Do you want to commute to Manhattan from the other boroughs or from Jersey or are you making enough money to live in Manhattan?

[Boogie in Va]

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[JPMNICK]

where is the job and how much are you making? and the correct answer is anywhere but Long Island

[Kublakhan61]

Do you want to commute to Manhattan from the other boroughs or from Jersey or are you making enough money to live in Manhattan?

Yeah ... you need to know this before we can help you. Each borough has it's disable places -and Jersey, well, it's close to NYC that's gotta count for something.

[Snoogans]

Yeah ... you need to know this before we can help you. Each borough has it's disable places -and Jersey, well, it's close to NYC that's gotta count for something.

and its cheaper

[topless_mike]

jersey is ok to live in and work in the city. your commute will suck.
nyc is expensive as hell to live in, and thats just for a closet.
long island is a cluster fuck. avoid if possible.

[JerseyRich]

jersey is ok to live in and work in the city. your commute will suck.
nyc is expensive as hell to live in, and thats just for a closet.
long island is a cluster fuck. avoid if possible.

This should be written on a sign somewhere.

[topless_mike]

This should be written on a sign somewhere.

thought it was common sense, no?
:unsure:

[razorboy]

This should be written on a sign somewhere.

I think it's a Springsteen song.

[Kublakhan61]

and its cheaper

But, is it cheaper than Brooklyn? And I don't mean trustafarian Brooklyn.

[JerseyRich]

thought it was common sense, no?
:unsure:

To us, yes...to Rubes, no.

[Snoogans]

But, is it cheaper than Brooklyn? And I don't mean trustafarian Brooklyn.

for what you get for the money, yes its still cheaper

[topless_mike]

To us, yes...to Rubes, no.

is that like when hayseeds say "just down the road", which really means 2 hours away.

[JerseyRich]

It all kinda averages out...

If you live in NYC, you don't need a car. If you live in NJ, you pretty much need a car and you will pay more for mass transit to get into NYC in general. And as you know, Snoogs, insurance on vehicles in NJ is rape.

[Kublakhan61]

It all kinda averages out...

If you live in NYC, you don't need a car. If you live in NJ, you pretty much need a car and you will pay more for mass transit to get into NYC in general. And as you know, Snoogs, insurance on vehicles in NJ is rape.

Yeah, you're right. We should stop all this silly contempt for each other, or NY should just stop hating on NJ. It's all a wash in the end. To Jersey's credit, they do have WFMU.

[JerseyRich]

Yeah, you're right. We should stop all this silly contempt for each other, or NY should just stop hating on NJ. It's all a wash in the end. To Jersey's credit, they do have WFMU.

Let's cuddle.

[lleeder]

well which state do you need help from? make up your mind:wacko:

[Kublakhan61]

Let's cuddle.

You'll have to come here. I've never been to NJ. I'd get lost.

[JerseyRich]

You'll have to come here. I've never been to NJ. I'd get lost.

See...this is why New Yorkers need to shut their mouth about NJ...we manage to venture into NYC and LI all the time without getting lost. All you big, bad NYers are so afraid of NJ. It's the Garden State! Just read a map and suck it up!


We'll meet in Manhattan to cuddle.

[mikeyboy]

See...this is why New Yorkers need to shut their mouth about NJ...we manage to venture into NYC and LI all the time without getting lost. All you big, bad NYers are so afraid of NJ. It's the Garden State! Just read a map and suck it up!


We'll meet in Manhattan to cuddle.

Can I borrow your car?

[JerseyRich]

Can I borrow your car?

You can't handle 4wd can ya? City Slicker!


and no...I'll be in Queens all weekend with it. Ha!

[Patient zer0]

Rich has a bed he will share with any thin lanky boy. I bet he lives in jersey too!

[Gvac]

The commute from Jersey is a fairly easy one if you don't mind the bus and train.

It's not really cheap in Jersey, but it's much better than Manhattan.

Drop me a line and I'll tell you which areas are cool and which ones to avoid.

[topless_mike]

The Jughandle.

Perhaps the most awesomest idea on the road, and nobody other than nj knows how to use it.

[Contra]

is that like when hayseeds say "just up the line", which really means 2 hours away.

Fixed

[Ritalin]

You can't handle 4wd can ya? City Slicker!


and no...I'll be in Queens all weekend with it. Ha!

Doing what? Just driving around, having a time?

Woodside! Havin a time. Rockaway! Havin a time.

Jackson Heights! Not so much of a time.

[JerseyRich]

Doing what? Just driving around, having a time?

Woodside! Havin a time. Rockaway! Havin a time.

Jackson Heights! Not so much of a time.

College Point! Havin' a time!

[Ritalin]

Middle Village! Havin a time!

[led37zep]

Come to Astoria. We're nice over here.

[JerseyRich]

Middle Village! Havin a time!
Briarwood! Havin' a time!

[DrDrew319]

i live in boreum hill brooklyn and work in midtowm and it is a real easy commute for me. you should check this area out.

[moulson13]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and ideas where to live. I hope to be able to come out to a Ron & Fez event when I get there to meet y'all. Thanks again.

[spoon]

You're just out of college and have a job in NYC so it screams Hoboken, NJ. Great town with lots of cool bars and places to eat...not to mention Maxwells and awesome views of the city. It's expensive to buy (cheaper of late), but rents have come WAY down and people are always looking for roommates.

Another option that is cool as shit is Boulevard East in Weehawken, NJ. Outstanding views and location just a $5 cab ride to the louder/crazier Hoboken, yet more laid back.

Oh and before I forget, EASY coummutes to the city (Weehawken or Hoboken) by bus, train, path, multiple ferries, car or just jog through the tunnel. Ok one of those is a bad idea, but the others are simple.

I moved out to Weehawken when moving here from PA and it was great. Spent some time in Hoboken as well. Both great, but if you make enough and then want to move to the city, these locations are great places to stage that move as you make more money.

PM me if you need more help.

[Ritalin]

Flushing! Havin' a time!

[TheGameHHH]

You should move to Paterson

[JerseyRich]

Oh and before I forget, EASY coummutes to the city (Weehawken or Hoboken) by bus, train, path, multiple ferries, car or just jog through the tunnel. Ok one of those is a bad idea, but the others are simple.



The Path really is terrible.

[moulson13]

How is Chelsea as an area and where exactly is it?

[mdr55]

Jersey City

[Ritalin]

How is Chelsea as an area and where exactly is it?

Chelsea is on the West Side of Manhattan just north of the Village, I'd say bounded by 23rd and 14th Streets, and everything west of 7th Avenue.

Really expensive. Lots of rainbow flags.

[Kublakhan61]

How is Chelsea as an area and where exactly is it?

You're in a for a serious reality check. Unless your parents are wealthy and willing to pay your rent, Chelsea is going to a neighborhood you visit not live in.

[earthbrown]

isn't newark a really nice, affordable suburb of NYC?

[Dude!]

You're in a for a serious reality check. Unless your parents are wealthy and willing to pay your rent, Chelsea is going to a neighborhood you visit not live in.

add after the word "rent":

"and you are gay and love cock"

[Sinestro]

isn't newark a really nice, affordable suburb of NYC?

More like New Jack City.

[Coach_Mac]

The Jughandle.

Perhaps the dumbest idea on the road, and there's a reason 49 other states don't use it.

Fixed.

[moulson13]

Thanks everyone for the help. I can't wait to meet everyone at the christmas party or a ron and fez event.

[Ritalin]

Thanks everyone for the help. I can't wait to meet everyone at the christmas party or a ron and fez event.

Well, don't leave us hanging. Where did you end up, so we can come over and take all your stuff.

[moulson13]

I found a place with a roommate on the Upper East Side for around $500 a month. Thanks again everyone.

[led37zep]

I found a place with a roommate on the Upper East Side for around $500 a month. Thanks again everyone.

Rich boy

[moulson13]

Rich boy

wow, not really. I've been saving up to move there. Plus I live in Hawaii, I think moving to ny will lower my cost of living.

[Ritalin]

I found a place with a roommate on the Upper East Side for around $500 a month. Thanks again everyone.


That's a good price! How far Upper?

[moulson13]

That's a good price! How far Upper?

near Spanish Harlem. About 3/4 blocks from central park

[led37zep]

near Spanish Harlem. About 3/4 blocks from central park

I take back my rich boy comment.

What island on Hawaii?

[moulson13]

Oahau

[led37zep]

Oahau

Well welcome to NYC Brotha.

Nobody will call you a Haole over here.

[Kublakhan61]

near Spanish Harlem. About 3/4 blocks from central park

That close to the park is absolute score. Good work. Have you been to NYC before?

[moulson13]

Well welcome to NYC Brotha.

Nobody will call you a Haole over here.

LoL thanks.

That close to the park is absolute score. Good work. Have you been to NYC before?

Once. But I've listened to O&A and R&F for so long I feel like I know the place. However I am nervous about the subways. Getting lost at least for the fist little bit.

[Ritalin]

LoL thanks.



Once. But I've listened to O&A and R&F for so long I feel like I know the place. However I am nervous about the subways. Getting lost at least for the fist little bit.

Don't be nervous about the subway. You can't get yourself in any real trouble down there, and it's easy enough to figure out.

[foodcourtdruide]

LoL thanks.



Once. But I've listened to O&A and R&F for so long I feel like I know the place. However I am nervous about the subways. Getting lost at least for the fist little bit.

The subways are the best way to get around, EXCEPT on the weekends. Keep in mind that almost all lines change on the weekend and lines you expect to run may not be running and often there is not adequate information about it. Check the MTA's website first before using the subway on the weekends.

Goodlucky buddy, and welcome.

[Freitag]

I found a place with a roommate on the Upper East Side for around $500 a month. Thanks again everyone.

Wait, what?

UES for $1000/month? Is it a closet in Harlem?

[Kublakhan61]

The subways are the best way to get around, EXCEPT on the weekends. Keep in mind that almost all lines change on the weekend and lines you expect to run may not be running and often there is not adequate information about it. Check the MTA's website first before using the subway on the weekends.

Goodlucky buddy, and welcome.

On the weekends it's best to check the MTA's Twitter, or use hopstop (which is up to date on the screwy weekend schedule). You will wait a bit longer to get places on the weekend but generally this won't slow you down more then 15-20 minutes.

Wait, what?

UES for $1000/month? Is it a closet in Harlem?

Don't be a jerk. Let the kid come out here and figure his shit out. Right now he's happy - no need to focus on the potential negative.

[vjr97]

manhattan can be expensive.look at brooklyn/bronx as cheaper options

[foodcourtdruide]

On the weekends it's best to check the MTA's Twitter, or use hopstop (which is up to date on the screwy weekend schedule). You will wait a bit longer to get places on the weekend but generally this won't slow you down more then 15-20 minutes.




Keyword is "GENERALLY". I've been delayed over an hour once or twice.

[Kublakhan61]

Keyword is "GENERALLY". I've been delayed over an hour once or twice.

As have I, but an hour or two over the course of a lifetime is nothing to be too upset by. Weekend service is easier to navigate in the digital age.

[Ritalin]

Is it a closet in Harlem?

No. Sorry.

The answer we were looking for is "John Quincy Addams".

[Freitag]

Don't be a jerk. Let the kid come out here and figure his shit out. Right now he's happy - no need to focus on the potential negative.

I've just heard of a lot of Craigslist scamming going on... and I'm sorry, 500/month just sounds too good to be true.

[angrymissy]

I've just heard of a lot of Craigslist scamming going on... and I'm sorry, 500/month just sounds too good to be true.

Yeah. That screams scam.

I'm assuming living in HI, you haven't seen the actual apartment? Did you send someone to actually check it out? Did send them any money??? There are a shitload of scams going on, especially with out of state renters who can't come see the apt, where they take your $$$ and you show up at an apartment that you can't move into.

Also, is that $500 with a roommate covering your own bedroom or would you be sharing a bedroom with someone?

[Kublakhan61]

I've just heard of a lot of Craigslist scamming going on... and I'm sorry, 500/month just sounds too good to be true.

I can get behind helping a guy by warning of potential scam, but you're turning the ship a bit too quickly here. Your post was about the size an apt for $500 - not about it being a scam. You're changing gears here.

[angrymissy]

I can get behind helping a guy by warning of potential scam, but you're turning the ship a bit too quickly here. Your post was about the size an apt for $500 - not about it being a scam. You're changing gears here.

Apt for $500 anywhere on the island of Manhattan obtained from Craigslist is a gigantic red flag... unless it is, indeed, a tiny closet in Spanish Harlem. You live in Brooklyn, you should be aware of that, no?

[Kublakhan61]

Apt for $500 anywhere on the island of Manhattan obtained from Craigslist is a gigantic red flag... unless it is, indeed, a tiny closet in Spanish Harlem. You live in Brooklyn, you should be aware of that, no?


Well, while there may be cause for alarm, I know quite a few people who rent rooms for about $500, sometime less, in Brooklyn. It depends on the neighborhood and the number of roommates. That wasn't the point I was making anyway. Read posts 63, 68 and 70 - to follow my story here.

[topless_mike]

Fixed.

out of your mind.
get the cars off the road to cross over, not let them back up on the highway to make a left turn.

you obviously have never driven an NJ highway.

[moulson13]

I appreciate the craigslist scam warnings, but I went through a relater to make sure. I got so many emails from a reverend joseph smith who is in Nig.eria or Flo.rdia and if I sent him $1500 he would send me the keys. So yah. And thanks for the hint about the weekend train change.

[MagillaGorillaz]

Is it a walk up apartment?

[moulson13]

So never living in cold weather how bad is it now?

[Aggie]

So never living in cold weather how bad is it now?

You're gonna freeze your ass off. The wind chills you to the bone. I'm in Texas so I don't know how cold it is right now but I grew up in New Jersey.

Good luck.

[KatPw]

Right now it's in the mid 50's and will go down to the 30's overnight. It is a bit colder than normal. During the winter you will most likely be sweating in your apartment (I don't think I have ever seen an apartment with a thermostat, once the heat is on it is on) so dressing in layers is recommended.

[topless_mike]

does it get really hot during the summer months in HI ?
well, just see it as the opposite.

also... you will pick up this appreciation for 4 seasons.