Moving to NYC: Apartment Hunting

[P12OFIT]

I am starting a new job in Times Square on August 5th and plan on moving into an apartment on August 1st. I have contacted a broker to help with the search. I am interested in finding a studio in Hell's Kitchen, the Garment District, the Upper West Side, or Long Island City (primarily high rise). I am looking for suggestions and leads in these areas, possibly management companies that you currently or previously dealt with, so that I can hopefully deal directly with the management company and avoid paying broker fees. Thanks!

 

[whiteslashasian]

I've lived in a couple TF Cornerstone high-rise / semi lux buildings which aren't too bad. I do believe you avoid a broker's fee if you go through their in house lease managers.

 

[TheFoo]

Times Square is easily reached from all over Manhattan--no need to live in the immediate vicinity (can't fathom why anyone would want to). We are leaving the UWS soon, but it is a fantastic area to live in and most of it is 5-10 minutes from Times Square by the 1 or the 2.

 

[emc894]

I live in Williamsburg but think UWS is your best bet.

 

[archetypal_yuppie]

Well, your post sucks because you didn't give a budget.

But if your budget is low (less than $2k for a studio), Hell's Kitchen is your best bet.

If your budget is higher, there are some nice buildings in midtown (East of Hell's Kitchen). Being able to walk to work is a huge bonus.

Definitely avoid a broker's fee. The only way to do that is to be around to view buildings, though.

 

[ter1413]

Agree with not needing to live in the TS area.

Budget would be helpful.....

Being able to walk to work gets old if that is the only area that you frequent.

 

[archetypal_yuppie]



Being able to walk to work gets old if that is the only area that you frequent.

Work - definitely gonna "frequent" it. Benefits locked in.

Plus its nice to stretch/decompress/get blood flowing every morning/night to/from work, compared to being jammed next to a homeless guy on a squealing train at 110 degrees surrounded by germs, rats, and people.

Fun - will be in various places around the city, and he doesn't even know the city yet. Ergo ipso immodium pm, he doesn't know what area he'll want to frequent for fun. Might as well travel to those places via train/car.

Living close to work while he figures it out = win.

 

[reidd]

Hells Kitchen is good and relatively cheap especially if you want to walk to work although I would never want to live east of 9th ave. 8th ave is incredibly crowded and lacking in essential conveniences. 9th ave is the place to be for restaurants, cleaners and groceries etc.

Upper west side is good as well but going to be more expensive. Much quieter in UWS than Hells Kitchen especially if you go up into the 90's west of Broadway around West End Ave, which will also be less pricey than 70s or low 80s.

If budget is flexible, I would look downtown as well. West Village is probably the best mix of living conveniences, restaurant variety, and neighborhood feel of anywhere in Manhattan.

All depends on your budget and what you prioritize in your lifestyle.

 

[poorsod]

Check out nybits.com for no fee rentals. Streeteasy advertises some no fee rentals too.

 

[liabeokgm]

Check out nybits.com for no fee rentals. Streeteasy advertises some no fee rentals too.