Hi everyone :) Ive been reading these posts for a few months now. Ive noticed there are transplants to NYC so can I have some advice? My partner and I are looking to relocate to New York but Im not sure where to live. I have friends in Washington Heights but thats kind of a hike. I hear good things about Brooklyn but Ive never been there. I was hoping for something hip with access to some good art. I was told DUMBO is too expensive. What about Williamsburgh? Thanks for anytime you can give.
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Re: Buffalo to New York
Fri, April 1, 2005 - 9:03 PMlol...washington heights is where i'm living now -- damn straight it's a hike...but neighborhood is alright. just not brooklyn. check your box for my longer advice.
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Re: Buffalo to New York
Mon, April 4, 2005 - 10:03 AMBrooklyn, for me, is the place to be.
It all depends, of course, on what you consider "hip" and "good art". that being said, for central casting hipster types, unknown art stars and their hangers-on look to Williamsburgh. It's not the most aesthetically charming neighborhood, but it's full of bars, galleries, party spaces and expensive thrift stores.
I don't know Washington Heights that well, but yeah, it's way up there. The A train is pretty reliable though and friends of mine love it.
Other areas of Brooklyn that you might want to consider are Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and North Park Slope/Prospect Heights. In Queens, i like Astoria and Long Island City.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to send me a message.
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Re: Buffalo to New York
Mon, April 4, 2005 - 2:32 PMSeriously, I may be a little biased but I LOVE bklyn!!! Close enough to the city, but far enough too, still has that neighborhood feel that I'm used to from areas like Elmwood.
I call home Prospect Heights (cheaper than Park Slope, not quite as gentrified), close to the Park (which I'm partial to over Central, more accessible, kinda like Deleware Park) also, lots of cool peeps.
But Clinton Hill near Pratt and Ft Green near B-burg and lots of Polish people, a little like Buffalo are good too. -
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Sun, April 17, 2005 - 5:44 PMOh wow thanks everybody I appreciate your tips! I think Im going to head up in a couple weeks to scout out these neighborhoods. Now I just need to figure out how to find avail. apts. Im hoping to find a resonable rent. Where else can I find listings other than craigslist? -
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Sat, May 28, 2005 - 5:45 PMI made it to Greenpoint and I love it! Thanks everybody. This Brooklyn thing was/is one of the best moves I made.
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