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Esen · 06-20-2004, 05:53 PM

Well in my neighborhood and I'm in Queens rents for 2 bedrooms are betwenn 1400- 2400 a month

SO any wher e ya go its screwed.

You may want to check out Jersey City, Parts of it are not worth living in, but you may be able to find a studio around the grove st path station in your price range.

You can take the path train right into the 34th and its actually cheaper $1.50 compared to $2.00 each way then the subway.

It will get you there in about 20-25 minutes.

And If you wanted to go downtown you are looking at 10 mins to the world trade center from Jersey city.

Astoria / Jackson Hights may have something close to what you want.

If you are Gay or Gay friendly you can probably gat a pretty decent share in Harlem for $1000 a month for your own room.
(big gay population in Harlem now and they look for the same to share pads with)

When you ask people about Bklyn , they gonna mention N Williamsburg -forget it, matter of fact dont even dare step foot into that town or anywhere near. Because once you do you are going to fall in live with the place and beat youself up every stinking day because there is no- way you can afford it.

I grew up in Bushwicjk Bklyn and you used to be able to get somewhat affordable rents there but I heard that even there the rents are going through the ceiling, and If you are afraid to fight then it is not the place for you either same with Fort green and east NY but who knows.

You may also want to check out Yonkers, some decent areas up there for ok rents.

Or If you are willing to have 45 min to 1- 1/4 commutes check out richmond hill / lower Glendale/ ridgewood/ Jamaica/Maspath/Cypress Hills
But then again you can't be scared walking down the streets either. I'm not saying anything will happen to you. but it can get kind of seedy with all the crack heads and they feed upon the weak.

Good Luck

06-20-2004, 05:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
Esen TFPer formaly known as Chauncey Location: North East	Well in my neighborhood and I'm in Queens rents for 2 bedrooms are betwenn 1400- 2400 a month SO any wher e ya go its screwed. You may want to check out Jersey City, Parts of it are not worth living in, but you may be able to find a studio around the grove st path station in your price range. You can take the path train right into the 34th and its actually cheaper $1.50 compared to $2.00 each way then the subway. It will get you there in about 20-25 minutes. And If you wanted to go downtown you are looking at 10 mins to the world trade center from Jersey city. Astoria / Jackson Hights may have something close to what you want. If you are Gay or Gay friendly you can probably gat a pretty decent share in Harlem for $1000 a month for your own room. (big gay population in Harlem now and they look for the same to share pads with) When you ask people about Bklyn , they gonna mention N Williamsburg -forget it, matter of fact dont even dare step foot into that town or anywhere near. Because once you do you are going to fall in live with the place and beat youself up every stinking day because there is no- way you can afford it. I grew up in Bushwicjk Bklyn and you used to be able to get somewhat affordable rents there but I heard that even there the rents are going through the ceiling, and If you are afraid to fight then it is not the place for you either same with Fort green and east NY but who knows. You may also want to check out Yonkers, some decent areas up there for ok rents. Or If you are willing to have 45 min to 1- 1/4 commutes check out richmond hill / lower Glendale/ ridgewood/ Jamaica/Maspath/Cypress Hills But then again you can't be scared walking down the streets either. I'm not saying anything will happen to you. but it can get kind of seedy with all the crack heads and they feed upon the weak. Good Luck __________________ ~Esen What is everyone doing in my room?