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  • EdgeXXX
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    • Oct 2005
    • 5816

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    Attention NYC GFYers - I need your help

    I am considering moving everything (including myself) to NYC and I have been looking online for apartments and such and keep getting confused about "Midtown". For reference, is St. Patrick's Cathedral considered Midtown West or Midtown East???
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  • Big Red Machine
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    • Jan 2005
    • 9586

    #2
    Thats EastSide ...so if you think about it you'd be moving on up to the EastSide to a Deluxe Apartment in the Sky....just remember that Fish don't fry in the kitchen...thats important...LOL

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    • Big Red Machine
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      • Jan 2005
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      #3
      If you consider the suburbs in NJ. Theres Bergen County(Fort Lee) near George Washington Bridge. Or Hoboken, Weehaken, Jersey City near the Lincoln Tunnel( the tunnel brings you more down town)

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      • EdgeXXX
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        • Oct 2005
        • 5816

        #4
        Originally posted by Big Red Machine
        Thats EastSide ...so if you think about it you'd be moving on up to the EastSide to a Deluxe Apartment in the Sky....just remember that Fish don't fry in the kitchen...thats important...LOL

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        • Big Red Machine
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          • Jan 2005
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          #5
          Whats your time frame for the move? The reason I ask is we may have a party in April. It would give you a good chance to meet everyone in the area
          Last edited by Big Red Machine; 02-01-2006, 02:42 PM.

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          • EdgeXXX
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            • Oct 2005
            • 5816

            #6
            Originally posted by Big Red Machine
            If you consider the suburbs in NJ. Theres Bergen County(Fort Lee) near George Washington Bridge. Or Hoboken, Weehaken, Jersey City near the Lincoln Tunnel( the tunnel brings you more down town)
            I've decided that if I move to NY I want to get a place in Manhattan (at least, for the first year or so). I found a place that was right beside St. Patricks Cathedral and across from Rockefeller Plaza, but my OS crashed last weekend and took all the info I had on the Apt with it . Now I can't remember where I found the damn listing in the first place.
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            • EdgeXXX
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              • Oct 2005
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              #7
              Originally posted by Big Red Machine
              Whats your time frame for the move?

              Nothing set in stone..... probably at the soonest a few months.
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              • Big Red Machine
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                • Jan 2005
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                #8
                Originally posted by EdgeXXX
                I've decided that if I move to NY I want to get a place in Manhattan (at least, for the first year or so). I found a place that was right beside St. Patricks Cathedral and across from Rockefeller Plaza, but my OS crashed last weekend and took all the info I had on the Apt with it . Now I can't remember where I found the damn listing in the first place.
                That sucks

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                • shuki
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                  • Aug 2004
                  • 3070

                  #9
                  Take a look way downtown in the financial district. 99 John st. is a good building.

                  You get a lot of Apt for your $$$$$
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                  • EdgeXXX
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                    • Oct 2005
                    • 5816

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Big Red Machine
                    That sucks
                    Yeah, It definitely sucks..... but for some reason, I also find it kinda funny; figures.......
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                    • Juicy D. Links
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                      • Apr 2001
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                      #11
                      Central Park West yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                      • EdgeXXX
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                        • Oct 2005
                        • 5816

                        #12
                        Originally posted by shuki
                        Take a look way downtown in the financial district. 99 John st. is a good building.

                        You get a lot of Apt for your $$$$$

                        Hmmm, thanks for the tip shuki. I'll have to give 99 John St. a look
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                        • Spider Ninja
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                          • Nov 2005
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Juicy D. Links
                          Central Park West yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                          Right by the Museum of Natural History...that's my vote ;-)

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                          • EdgeXXX
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                            • Oct 2005
                            • 5816

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Juicy D. Links
                            Central Park West yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                            You have no idea how much that has crossed my mind; I figured if I could get a nice place near Julliard (flexible ballet chicks are NAUGHTY)....
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                            • EdgeXXX
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                              • Oct 2005
                              • 5816

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Spider Ninja
                              Right by the Museum of Natural History...that's my vote ;-)
                              Hmmmmm, they DO have some badass places by the museum (forgot about that)
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                              • MattO
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                                • Feb 2003
                                • 10861

                                #16
                                I was living over by FIT for a while, talk about a school full of sluts. My favorite location was 4th and Bwy, always something going on. Well, Ludlow street was good to live on also.

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                                • NY_TIM
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                                  • May 2004
                                  • 2975

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Big Red Machine
                                  Whats your time frame for the move? The reason I ask is we may have a party in April. It would give you a good chance to meet everyone in the area
                                  Did someone say party???
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                                  • Big Red Machine
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                                    • Jan 2005
                                    • 9586

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by NY_TIM
                                    Did someone say party???
                                    Absomuthafukinlutely Buddy almost done painting the place. I figure April would be good cause its after Phoenix, but you guys can come by anytime just let us know

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                                    • Spider Ninja
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                                      • Nov 2005
                                      • 2051

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by EdgeXXX
                                      Hmmmmm, they DO have some badass places by the museum (forgot about that)
                                      Yeah, totally bro...nice area. Also West End Ave, Riverside Drive. Stay away from the East Side. The Village has some beautiful areas too.

                                      I'm happy in Queens...Sunnyside/Woodside/Forest Hills/Bayside, more mellow out here but still some fun bars. I'm 15 - 20 minutes in by train where I am, but Bayside would be a haul.

                                      In Brooklyn Williamsburg is popular, but always slammed for being too full of trust fund kids. That's close to the East Village by train, but probably just as pricey as Manhattan.

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                                      • EdgeXXX
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                                        • Oct 2005
                                        • 5816

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Spider Ninja
                                        Yeah, totally bro...nice area. Also West End Ave, Riverside Drive. Stay away from the East Side.

                                        Why is that (bad area or something)?
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                                        • Spider Ninja
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                                          • Nov 2005
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                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by EdgeXXX
                                          Why is that (bad area or something)?
                                          Well, there are nice areas there, depends. Above 59th you can find great streets, between 59th and 14th there's too much traffic, etc. I'm from the West Side, so I got a basis ;-)

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                                          • EdgeXXX
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                                            • Oct 2005
                                            • 5816

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by Spider Ninja
                                            Well, there are nice areas there, depends. Above 59th you can find great streets, between 59th and 14th there's too much traffic, etc. I'm from the West Side, so I got a basis ;-)

                                            Oh ok, makes sense
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                                            • shuki
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                                              • Aug 2004
                                              • 3070

                                              #23
                                              Your best bet is to take a weekend trip and walk the whole city. It sounds like a lot but if you are in decent shape it isn't bad. I have an aunt that lives on the UES at 78th st and I would sometimes walk back to my place on john st. That is over 100 blocks. Believe me you will get a feel for the city and be able to tell what neighborhood is right for you after this
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                                              • Spider Ninja
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                                                • Nov 2005
                                                • 2051

                                                #24
                                                My current basis is forget the city and hang in the boroughs, less hassle, great parking if you are in the right area. But I guess then you miss the whole Manhattan vibe.

                                                What about the Lower East Side? That place is slammed with bars, chicks, whathaveyou

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                                                • EdgeXXX
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                                                  • Oct 2005
                                                  • 5816

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by shuki
                                                  Your best bet is to take a weekend trip and walk the whole city. It sounds like a lot but if you are in decent shape it isn't bad. I have an aunt that lives on the UES at 78th st and I would sometimes walk back to my place on john st. That is over 100 blocks. Believe me you will get a feel for the city and be able to tell what neighborhood is right for you after this

                                                  To be honest, that's exactly what I did a few months ago. At first, I had my eye on Times Square, then I saw a few Brownstones I liked over in Central Park West, then I found a couple in Midtown I really liked..... I've actually got hours of video from the trip with the different areas that I was interested in. If I can find the info again on this corner unit that overlooks St Patricks Cathedral and Rockefeller Plaza, that one is by far my first choice. If not, I'll probably throw a damn dart at a board or something
                                                  Last edited by EdgeXXX; 02-01-2006, 03:40 PM.
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                                                  • Spider Ninja
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                                                    • Nov 2005
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                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by EdgeXXX
                                                    overlooks St Patricks Cathedral and Rockefeller Plaza
                                                    man oh man, you are going to be in the mix over there

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                                                    • shuki
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                                                      • Aug 2004
                                                      • 3070

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by EdgeXXX
                                                      To be honest, that's exactly what I did a few months ago. At first, I had my eye on Times Square, then I saw a few Brownstones I liked over in Central Park West, then I found a couple in Midtown I really liked..... I've actually got hours of video from the trip with the different areas that I was interested in. If I can find the info again on this corner unit that overlooks St Patricks Cathedral and Rockefeller Plaza, that one is by far my first choice. If not, I'll probably throw a damn dart at a board or something
                                                      I know the feeling. Loads and loads of inventory in NYC. It can make you go crazy. I would stay away from times square if I were you. too many tourists and traffic. I love soho, Tribecca, Union Square
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                                                      • shuki
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                                                        • Aug 2004
                                                        • 3070

                                                        #28
                                                        Off topic but I was wondering if you were able to send me an e-mail about your firm and the possability of you guys working on a site for me. I liked the infiniti site you did
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                                                        • EdgeXXX
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                                                          • Oct 2005
                                                          • 5816

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by shuki
                                                          Off topic but I was wondering if you were able to send me an e-mail about your firm and the possability of you guys working on a site for me. I liked the infiniti site you did

                                                          Crap! Meant to do that before I left last night, sorry bro. If you need to get ahold of me for info you can email me @ EdgeFX(at)gmail.com. I'll shoot you an email before I leave tonight for sure
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                                                          • EdgeXXX
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                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by Spider Ninja
                                                            man oh man, you are going to be in the mix over there

                                                            Yeah, it is a beauty for sure.


                                                            I also found something else that I love about New York when I was there (that was new to me): Rent Control
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                                                            • KRL
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                                                              • Oct 2002
                                                              • 31429

                                                              #31
                                                              Can't understand how anyone could live in NYC.

                                                              That city has a big X on it just waiting to happen again. Plus traffic, traffic, traffic. Everyone's so abrupt, pushy and rushed. The pace is non-stop. Forget driving a car around without getting a migraine. Too many people. Just crazy.

                                                              I can handle NYC for about 2 days max, than I'm worn out and can't wait to get out.

                                                              But good luck on your new home.
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                                                              • Spider Ninja
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                                                                #32
                                                                favorite bar down there just to hang = Jimmy's Corner off Broadway on 44th ;-)

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                                                                • EdgeXXX
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                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by KRL
                                                                  Plus traffic, traffic, traffic. Everyone's so abrupt, pushy and rushed. The pace is non-stop.

                                                                  That's one of the things that I like about it. The city never sleeps and there's always something going on. It's very much like myself; I'm usually going full bore like I'm way behind schedule (even if I'm not).
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                                                                  • Big Red Machine
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                                                                    #34
                                                                    Thats your EDGE......lol

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                                                                    • SMachiz
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                                                                      #35
                                                                      Just a few notes, nice apartments generally stay on the market in NYC for less than two weeks, so if you find one you like, you usually have to act very quickly. Be prepared to prove that you make 40-60 times the monthly rent per year, or have a guarantor who makes 80+ times the monthly rent. The usual policy is the standard 1 month's rent plus 2 months for security deposit.

                                                                      Also, down near the financial district (John St, Nassau St, etc.) you will find a lot of good deals, but it's very quiet after 5PM (when wall st becomes a ghost town) and on the weekends. It has easy access to the rest of the city so it's actually really nice - it can be quiet if you want it to be, but it's certainly easy to go find "happening places" in soho, midtown and the meatpacking district.

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                                                                      • KRL
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                                                                        • Oct 2002
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                                                                        #36
                                                                        Originally posted by EdgeXXX
                                                                        That's one of the things that I like about it. The city never sleeps and there's always something going on. It's very much like myself; I'm usually going full bore like I'm way behind schedule (even if I'm not).
                                                                        That's true. My father worked in the garment district in the city and had a 2nd home there. He loved the non-stop hustle and bustle.

                                                                        I think its a great city, just to fast for my comfort.
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                                                                        • EdgeXXX
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                                                                          #37
                                                                          Originally posted by Big Red Machine
                                                                          Thats your EDGE......lol


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                                                                          • EdgeXXX
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                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by SMachiz
                                                                            Just a few notes, nice apartments generally stay on the market in NYC for less than two weeks, so if you find one you like, you usually have to act very quickly. Be prepared to prove that you make 40-60 times the monthly rent per year, or have a guarantor who makes 80+ times the monthly rent. The usual policy is the standard 1 month's rent plus 2 months for security deposit.

                                                                            Also, down near the financial district (John St, Nassau St, etc.) you will find a lot of good deals, but it's very quiet after 5PM (when wall st becomes a ghost town) and on the weekends. It has easy access to the rest of the city so it's actually really nice - it can be quiet if you want it to be, but it's certainly easy to go find "happening places" in soho, midtown and the meatpacking district.

                                                                            Best,
                                                                            Sam



                                                                            Some very good rental info there, thanks
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                                                                            • Spider Ninja
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                                                                              • Nov 2005
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                                                                              #39
                                                                              bump for the upper west side ;-)

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