I'm Moving to NYC!

I can't believe I am doing this, but yes, I am taking the plunge. Sometimes plans don't work out as well as they should, and I have decided I can put off building my dream home a few more years.

Right now however, my place is in NYC. So, my lovely NYC-based LJers (both past and present), I'm trying to find a place in manhattan, brooklyn or queens, in that order. I know manhattan rather well, but I know very little about the other boroughs. I popped onto Craig's List (thanks for the tip, rogueboi), and put in a random price range of 800-1500/mo just to see what was returned. I was quite surprised at the volume of results. It then occurred to me, I haven't the foggiest notion of where some of these places are.

Are there any areas on which I should focus my efforts? Any areas of town I should avoid? Mind you, I have a lot of stuff I'd rather not have stolen. Most of you know what tastes I have (good food, easy transportation, funky living spaces, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

I need a place that can get me onto W27th and 6th quickly, as that's where I am currently working (and hope to be working there for a long time.. they are *so* fantastic).

Apologies for this post being so disjointed, but it's 1:30am, and I had a loooooong day. Thanks to badfaggot for keeping me sane.

Thanks all!

I'm Moving to NYC!

I can't believe I am doing this, but yes, I am taking the plunge. Sometimes plans don't work out as well as they should, and I have decided I can put off building my dream home a few more years.

Right now however, my place is in NYC. So, my lovely NYC-based LJers (both past and present), I'm trying to find a place in manhattan, brooklyn or queens, in that order. I know manhattan rather well, but I know very little about the other boroughs. I popped onto Craig's List (thanks for the tip, rogueboi), and put in a random price range of 800-1500/mo just to see what was returned. I was quite surprised at the volume of results. It then occurred to me, I haven't the foggiest notion of where some of these places are.

Are there any areas on which I should focus my efforts? Any areas of town I should avoid? Mind you, I have a lot of stuff I'd rather not have stolen. Most of you know what tastes I have (good food, easy transportation, funky living spaces, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

I need a place that can get me onto W27th and 6th quickly, as that's where I am currently working (and hope to be working there for a long time.. they are *so* fantastic).

Apologies for this post being so disjointed, but it's 1:30am, and I had a loooooong day. Thanks to badfaggot for keeping me sane.

Thanks all!

Wants/Needs for the move.

So I am making lists to figure out what I really want in a space in NYC. I've broken it down into essential, nice, bonus, and avoid. Here's the list so far:

Essential

Must be in NYC (not CT, NJ, or Westchester)

Safe neighbourhood

short distance to subway (pref express)

large bedroom

clean, non-cramped bathroom

clean kitchen with prep space

Nice

Verizon FIOS

Quiet Street

Laundry

Dish Washer (I really want one, but it's technically non-essential)

2nd small bedroom/study

brick walls

new appliances

liberal construction/painting policy

Bonus

Closets

Lift/Elevator

extra 1/2 bath

Avoid

first floor apartments

Craig's List has some really amazing stuff, but getting to see the places is going to be difficult. Would anyone be willing to sniff out some of these spaces? I promise a home cooked meal, or perhaps dinner out for those who put in the effort.

Wants/Needs for the move.

So I am making lists to figure out what I really want in a space in NYC. I've broken it down into essential, nice, bonus, and avoid. Here's the list so far:

Essential

Must be in NYC (not CT, NJ, or Westchester)

Safe neighbourhood

short distance to subway (pref express)

large bedroom

clean, non-cramped bathroom

clean kitchen with prep space

Nice

Verizon FIOS

Quiet Street

Laundry

Dish Washer (I really want one, but it's technically non-essential)

2nd small bedroom/study

brick walls

new appliances

liberal construction/painting policy

Bonus

Closets

Lift/Elevator

extra 1/2 bath

Avoid

first floor apartments

Craig's List has some really amazing stuff, but getting to see the places is going to be difficult. Would anyone be willing to sniff out some of these spaces? I promise a home cooked meal, or perhaps dinner out for those who put in the effort.