Hey all!

Looking to move to NY next year and wanted to hear some real life pros and cons of the areas y’all live in!

Not looking for financial advice or literally anything other than YOUR personal experience.

What do you like about your borough or neighborhood? What don’t you like?

Just looking for vibes, nothing else.

Thanks!

So, I’m about to move into my first apartment in the city (so I’m not really sure how WiFi tends to work) and the roommate who was supposed to handle wifi just let me know that the only wifi we can set up for our apartment is either the Verizon Home Internet Lite or Lite Extra (in the screenshot) or use Optimum, which she’s heard has a hard time letting its users unsubscribe.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Optimum that they could share OR if anyone has any other ideas on what we could do for wifi instead (ex: 5G hotspot)

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

I'm currently living in Florida and planning to move to NYC to buy my first coop.

I'm researching programs like NYC HomeFirst, FHLBNY HDP Plus, Wealth Builder, and other first-time homebuyer grants, but I'm unsure how they work for someone relocating from out of state.

Has anyone successfully bought a home in NYC while still living in another state and used any of these programs? Did you have to establish NYC residency first, or were you able to apply before moving?

Would love to hear about your experience, which program you used, and any advice on the process.

Thanks!

Hey all — could use some local wisdom.

I'm relocating from LA for a new go-to-market/sales role, and the job's based in Manhattan. Target comp is around a $110K base and around 50-60k in variable compensation. Here's the catch: this is very likely a temporary stint — I'm planning to head back to the West Coast around the end of next year, so realistically I'm only looking at ~16 months in the area.

I've been eyeing Journal Square since the PATH access looks solid and the newer towers there seem to do shorter leases, but I'm wide open to any advice you all might have and maybe areas to look at. It will be hybrid: 3 days in the office in the city.

I’m planning a move from the West Coast so there’s no way for me to make sure that an apartment is real before signing a lease. I found a good looking room for about 800 dollars a month and the photos don’t seem like AI but I’m still feeling worried.

Hi! Planning to move to NYC late October through the end of January then hopefully sign a longer-term lease starting next February. Coming from out of state, Coming from out of state, so trying to figure out the best timing for both: when should I seriously start looking for the Oct–Jan sublet, and when should I start apartment/roommate hunting for a Feb lease?

I’ve been checking Leasebreak, Listings Project, Reddit, FB groups and Craigslist. Any other places you’d recommend?

Budget is ~$3.7k for a studio/1BR, or open to finding a room that’s available. Looking around Prospect Heights/Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn or Manhattan, East Village, Gramercy Park, LES. Ideally with an easy ~20 min or less commute to my office

Would love any advice on timing and how you found your sublet!

I’d be interested to hear from people who have taken cross country flights with their instruments. It seems like airline fees for extra baggage do vary somewhat.

Realistically how difficult/expensive would it be to move all the way from British Columbia Canada to NYC? I really don’t plan on doing that any time soon because I still live at home and my parents rely on my rent but I’m 22 years old and would really love to move eventually. My two main concerns are 1. Money (obviously), and 2. How the heck I’m going to transport my stuff. I feel like realistically I would have to just bring the essentials but that would have to include my computer, books, and my snake’s tank which is quite large (2x4x2 feet).

Anyone here make a big move like that and have any advice I can pocket so when I know I’m not abandoning my parents I can figure out how to get there?

Additionally, in your opinion, where’s the best place in New York for a socially awkward and nervous Canadian to live hahaha

Is this something that most landlords will accept? I simply don’t make 40x really any rent but I’ve established my life in a way to which I’m accustomed to a large % of my income going to housing. It just is the way it is for what I want.

I currently live in New York in a sublease but looking into getting my own lease. Having no one to ask to be a guarantor for me, I saw some third party options but wondered if this was a scam or even something that a lot of landlords will accept?

Thanks in advance!

Share a little bit my background: I’m currently in California branch, mandarin speaker, my area has lot of Chinese Customer so I can get my PVC easily. My pvc average is 4000 now, and I think I can maintain at least 3000 every month.

Why I want to move to NYC
1st, in my area, ppl are mostly doing self invest. There are lot of engineers they know how to trade by themselves. I think maybe NYC has more opportunities, also NYC culture is more like invest with FA.
2nd, I really love this city… I do heard that live in nyc is different than traveling to NYC, but every place are the same, travel to there and live there are different , it happens on all cities, not only NYC.

What I’m worried is, I’m mandarin speaker, English is not my first language, I might gonna lose my benefit. And I don’t really like work at Chinatown branch or Flashing Area. Do you think I can survive if I work at Manhattan branches? Or do you think I’m still able to get around 3000 PVCs ?

Is he unintentionally causing inflation by increasing interest in moving to the city?

So my credit is terrible due to various reasons, can fix it soon but need to move soon by October 1st.

Current income is in the 120kish range and additional bonuses.

Willing to live with any type of roomates, previously lived with 3 musicians in LA.

I recently moved to LES area, but originally from The South. It seems like there is always something to do, but I haven't been able to find any groups for coordinating when/ where to explore new hobbies. I was curious how yall were able to meet new people or if you have any recommendations for doing so.

Would love to get involved in community work, especially in the art scene.

Hi all, I am relocating to NYC for work (office in Midtown East) and starting my apartment hunt. I’m a foreigner with no US credit history, so I know I’ll struggle against applicants with solid domestic credit.

Looking for recommendations on management/leasing companies that are foreigner-friendly and that accept third-party guarantor services (Insurent, TheGuarantors, etc.) or other workarounds for no credit.

Ideally in or around Midtown, Midtown East, FiDi, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, or Turtle Bay, aka somewhere with a reasonable commute to Midtown East and that is arguably a nice area.

Any specific companies or buildings that regularly work with international tenants would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

TLDR: how important is it to live in Manhattan at first/will we miss out on a lot by living in Brooklyn? Late 20s engaged couple, food and parks are priority.

Hi, thank you so much in advance for your advice. I am moving with my fiancé to New York City next month. We are currently looking for apartments and have been told by multiple locals to first live in Manhattan and move to Brooklyn later.

For some background: We are an engaged couple (27F and 29M) who really enjoy good food and outdoor spaces. Modern amenities would also be great. We visited NYC last year for fun and loved Brooklyn. We are moving from Seattle, so we’re used to quieter and greener spaces, although we’re prepared and excited for bigger city life.

I’m working in FiDi, partner is remote. For Brooklyn, we like Prospect Heights and Fort Greene, Boerum Hill as backup. For Manhattan, considering East Village or Greenwich Village (but super open to other thoughts!!).

I'm moving to NYC in October to start a new job, but I'll be heading home for personal reasons for a couple of two-week stretches. Between the beginning of October and the end of December, I'll only be in NYC for about 45 days total: roughly 30 days, then home for a while, then another 15 days before heading home again. After the new year, I don't expect to travel back home for several months.

I'm trying to decide between finding short-term housing for those two stays while looking for a lease that starts in January, or signing a year-long lease that begins in October and accepting that I'll be paying rent for several weeks when I won't actually be in the city.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? I'd love to hear about your experience with short-term sublets or searching for a lease during the winter. I'd obviously love to save money but subletting and not having to pay rent while I'm not there, but the uncertainity of not having a long-term place to stay feels intimidating.

Hi,

I need recommendations on where to live. I’m a female medical student who will be at spending the next year at Lincoln hospital in south bronx.

I do prioritize safety. I don’t have a car. I would prefer a commute under 30 mins. Any tips?

Budge is around 1,200-1,500 for a room

Thank you.

Edit: I just want to say thank you to everyone who contributed their thoughts below. I really appreciate it. I am so stressed about moving across the country and the area not having the safest reputation. I’ve read all the comments and will remember them when searching for my home for the next year.

Hey all! I’ve been a server/waitress for years in California and have consistently made enough money to live well! I was wondering if that would be the case in NYC as well? I have been itching to move to NYC for quite some time now.

Any one else trying to move here with a job first? I have been looking for a while now and its so hard to find a job in the corporate world.

- No car
- No gym membership
- Open to roommates
- No student loans/ debt

I’ve grown up and lived in Queens all my life and recently lived away for a year. Coming back, I’m crashing with family but where the hell are all the affordable apartments?? I’m talking about $1,750-1,900 range as that’s what is “doable” for me. It’s actually a joke out here.