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If you only think of NYC as being Manhattan south of 96th St, then it is very difficult. However, if you are willing to put up with a bit of a commute, and maybe some slightly questionable neighbors, then it's not as tough as people make it out to be. The $1500 shoebox studio only exists in trendy Manhattan neighborhoods. I assume you have a car. There are parts of Queens and Brooklyn that are very nice, not so expensive, that you can live in with a car and be fine. Still easy access to the city, but you're not living in the heart of it. If you want to rely on public transit, there are still areas that are reasonable. Parts of the Bronx, upper Manhattan, some Queens neighborhoods, some Brooklyn neighborhoods.
I'm a teacher so I can't afford to live in the more expensive parts of the city. But I have my own apartment in a sort of far-away neighborhood, live a decent life, and only live about 1/2 hour from the more exciting parts of the city. Don't let people make you think Manhattan is the only viable part of the city, because it's not. |
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Joel R
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No, it is not possible to move to NYC. They are currently closed in observance of Constitution day. |
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powhound
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lol the first answer.
My wife's family are immigrants (from China). They settled there and opened several restaurants successfully. |
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Michelle
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my friend lives there, dont stare anyone in the eye for too long unless you want to get murdered. im serious =) |
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CharWiz
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There are lots of people in New York City. What do you think? |
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winstonsmithreturns
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as long as you got tons of money or are willing to live in the 'hood |
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Jim C
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Yes, but why? $1000/mo for a small studio apt on the upper west side. You're nuts |
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Autumn
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Sure it is possible. You need to have a good job here that will pay enough for your housing or have roommates. It is very expensive for everything here. Save as much money as possible to get you started. It is truly a incredible place to live/work and play. Good Luck... |
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late664
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It is definately possible...
Smart planning will work for you highly... Check out Craigslist.org, and try to land a job there first. Also, while you're there, check out and plan living arrangements. You can find plenty of people there who are looking for roommates... it's so damn expensive there, it wouldn't be a bad idea to take it slowly.
Also, realistically, I would say to move down there with no less than $2500 saved up. Just take it slow, and don't expect anything. Once you understand how everything works, you can slowly move up, and once you're up, you're good to stay.
I guess the most important thing is not to take it too seriously, think of it as a fun adventure. Meaning, if it doesn't work out, oh well... you weren't alone. |
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soejdfi
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its really expensive, but if you dream it you can do it!
good luck. |
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redunicorn
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It is possible but New York is very expensive to live in. Don't move without a job. |
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zippythejessi
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Why would you want to? It's so freakin' expensive. |
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-RKO-
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No. It is NOT possible to move to New York City. That's why it's a ghost town with no inhabitants. -RKO- |
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zahbudar
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No, I have heard that it is not possible to move to NYC until all those Katrina Storm victims go back home and vacate the apartments/motels/hotels. |
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ChemGeek
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Dude, you're from Jersey... you're pratically already in NYC. Do you really want to spend the 1500 bucks a month on a studio apartment? |
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Ruthie P
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anything is possible |
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sugarbdp1
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Yes it's Possible but only if you want it 2 happen |
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