Apartment Hunting in New York
In New York, finding an apartment is certainly more difficult than slaking your craving for fabulous pizza, but the following sites will get your move started on the right foot, whether it’s permanent or just for a semester. Get a full profile of New York neighborhoods, find the best methods and Web sites for apartment hunting and learn how to get your utilities set up once you find a place.
Expand All Guide SectionsChoosing a New York City Neighborhood
New York City incorporates a multitude of diverse neighborhoods, and finding one that jives with your personality, budget and other needs takes a bit of research. Use the sites to below to learn the qualities of characteristics of New York’s numerous ’hoods.
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- If you find that you can’t afford to live in your dream neighborhood, look at your transportation options. You might be able to find a neighborhood from where you can easily reach the areas you like.
- Most neighborhoods in New York have forums or listservs. If you’re considering moving to a particular spot, get a truthful picture of what it’s like by visiting those sites. You can find them by entering “[neighborhood name] + forum” into a search engine.
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For neighborhood overviews …
New York Magazine
presents comprehensive evaluations of 25 neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. You’ll find a basic overview, tips on bargains, restaurants, some real estate analysis and related magazine features. Note that some information may be dated as the original article was written in 2003.
Brownstoner
is a blog that covers Brooklyn “inside and out.” People looking to rent or buy in Brooklyn will find the site particularly useful, as it provides thorough coverage of various neighborhoods in Brooklyn and their real estate markets. You’ll also find some information about what it’s like to live there.
For crime statistics …
The New York Police Department
provides crime statistics for the entire city divided up by borough and precinct. The information isn’t meant to scare you; in fact, sometimes just being aware of your surroundings and what to expect helps to keep you safe.
Who knew?
The Village Voice’s
“Shelter” section features stories on individuals living in various neighborhoods in New York City, and also does “Close-Ups” on several neighborhoods of note.
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