NFT: Moving to NYC

you moving because they released the ebola patient into the wild in Atlanta?

What kind of environment do you want to live in? Do you want space? The area is very diverse, got to have an idea of what you're looking for.

Hoboken for about 5 years now and work in midtown NYC. No complaints - It's the best of both worlds and certainly a cheaper option than most out there. If you commute from Long Island you'll be paying more in commuter fare, and generally have a longer and more annoying commute (depending on where you work).

Hoboken is a great town, affordable, and quicker to get to some parts of the city than if you were to live in brooklyn or even the upper east side.

living in Manhattan at all costs. The city tax is absurd, and the rent is absolutely ridiculous now...worlds more than a place like Hoboken and Brooklyn. I've had a lot of friends move from NYC to Hoboken within the past 2 years because of the lifestyle and financial reasons.

If you don't live in NYC there is no NYC income tax to pay. Any salary you earn in NY State is subject to NYS Non-resident Income Tax. However, you will a credit against your New Jersey Resident Income Tax for part of all or what you pay New York.

There is no (or almost no) double taxation.

as someone who lived there and paid the city tax, it is what it is. Was well worth never having to commute and walking 10 minutes door to door. How much is your time worth?

It really comes down to how much you will be making and are willing to spend. Hate to be that blunt and not asking for you to diverge that info, but honestly, that's the majority of where your decision will come from.

I hate commuting. So i'll pay more to not have to.

Down the shore? You can catch the sea streak from atlantic highlands. Be true to your name.

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Down the shore? You can catch the sea streak from atlantic highlands. Be true to your name.

Grew up in that area, and unfortunately sea streak wouldn't work since my office is 2 blocks from Penn Station. The biggest issue is my 2 pups. Not sure where I can live with them involved!

is as much, if not more than Manhattan.

And if you're looking for more space, Jersey City may be an option, as you can still catch the path to 33rd from there.

and probably more lenient with pets, in general. Hobo's a great little town with nightlife, food, a quick commute to Midtown. You should always be able to live at less expense in NJ.

Spent the most time on Long Island, since I grew up there. Advice for Long Island: Don't move there. If you can afford to live comfortably on Long Island, you can afford to live comfortably in the city.

I live in Manhattan now (Harlem, specifically). If you're working in Manhattan, living in the borough is great. I love having the greatest city in the world right outside my doorstep. If you're interested in living in Manhattan, I'd suggest restricting your search to areas where you can either walk to work (unlikely if you work in or near midtown) or get to work using a single subway (no transfers). I'd also suggest, instead of just picking a neighborhood based on what other people recommend, to take a quick weekend trip up here and spend the weekend walking around various neighborhoods to get a feel for what they're like.

But if you don't absolutely *have* to live in Manhattan, instead of just assuming Hoboken is the right place to live (I don't know anyone who lives in Hoboken so I can't say either way), it's worth considering Queens. You'll be able to afford a nicer place in Queens than in Manhattan (and large sections of Brooklyn are similarly priced to Manhattan), if you're into good food Queens has the sort of scene you'd expect from the most ethnically diverse urban area on the planet, the commute into Manhattan can be very straightforward depending on where you live, etc. I changed boroughs because our move allowed us to live walking distance from my brother and from my girlfriend's work, and I love my new neighborhood, but the three years I spent in Queens were three of the best years of my life.

tl;dr: Don't move to Long Island, otherwise keep an open mind, and if possible check out various neighborhoods first before narrowing your search - you're more likely to find the right fit that way.

If you do like Queens, check out Long Island CITY and/or Astoria. Those places are a quick train ride into the city and are beautiful neighborhoods.

in Manhattan can be found on the upper east side atm. I was pleasantly surprised by what Im paying for my one bdrm.

Anyone have a good venue to look at housing through. I have learned all about broker fees pretty quickly.

My experience is that you may get more space for your money but Hoboken, Long Island City and many neighborhoods in Brooklyn are just as expensive as Manhattan. Housing costs aside you will likely pay more for living expenses (groceries etc) but there really is no place like Manhattan and cost of commuting could be a factor.

Dogs will be a problem, as is avoiding broker fees. But both can be achieved - I've avoided broker fees by just targeting a neighborhood and walking into buildings to see what's available.

Good luck

Long Island City and beautiful neighborhood in the same sentence..

I agree. I work in LIC and it is still very much a work in progress. Plus, LIC and Astoria are not cheap.

Congrats- will be met with more stress then worth it.

Constant cluster fuck is NYC.

Move in, get the fuck out.

Stay in the south, look at Charlotte, Charleston.

Go to the beach on weekends or a walk before work. The quality of life is superior to NYC.

Simply, don't do it.