gotham city - 4/5/2013

gotham city

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How do you get numbers - 2/1/2013

Cost of living is according to where you live. Even high cost area of city, there is some people living with minimum wedge. Some people willing to pay double to live safety area. It is very difficult to avarage them. i am just wondering how you do that?

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Housing - 12/27/2012

The rental market in Manhattan is as varied as you can ever imagine. Washington Heights and Inwood are comparably the most affordable rental markets in Manhattan. Many of the buildings are pre-war (WWII), and as such, feature high ceilings, offer the best prices per square foot (generally) anywhere in the borough.

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If you live in NYC there are thousands of New York - 11/20/2012

Depending on who you are, you can really create your own New York. There is everything here. The one issue though is, and you have heard it a thousand times, it is expensive. The cost of housing is really going to cut into your budget. Young people are sharing more than ever, 2 in a studio now. Unheard of 5 years ago. I have spoken to many young professionals to have told me they are sharing 4 in a one bedroom! There are plenty of young people though who have affluent parents who have bought them apartments and fund their life here. You have heard it before and I will say it again, NYC can be the best and worst of all worlds. To enjoy the best of it you need to be strong willed; have a lot of energy, be adventurous, have a thick skin, and be street smart; be very independent, have some base of support because making those connections and friendships is sadly difficult once you are here (unless you are under 25). That subject is a book in itself. I have lived in SFran, Milan Italy, Colorado, Delaware, Japan, South America and now NYC for 14 years so thats my basis of comparison. Moving forward, it is the most open minded society of all. Culturally it has everything. If you are culturally curious and into the arts..this is the place. Weekends I'll hit 2 museums, go to an opening of a film festival, walk thru Central Park, go to a great organic market and pick up some fabric in one of hundreds of fabric shops to make a dress. There is something new, exciting every day. I get excited just going to Whole Foods to buy toilet paper. You will always see interesting people. Also I am over 40 and single so forget about just the young set. I....love..it...and am not rich but...a clever survialist. I bought a coop 10 years ago cheap so that saved me. I work, I am very healthy and every weekend feels so exciting as I go online to see whats going on. NYC is for the curious, the inspired, the adventurous. There are people who want lots of their own personal space around them. This is NOT for them obviously. I love how I can start chatting with anyone here and they know what I am talking about. It's like a tribe here. You share a lot of the same experiences. The subway for example. Since 2008.... life has gotten tougher. HEre's the catch....hate to admit it but...as everywhere it is harder in these years no doubt. Getting a job....ugh!!! Painful. You are one of many. The reality of this economy is really the deal breaker. So I end my piece by saying we are in different times. As exciting and inspiring as NYC is, though I am set up here and will stay... in these times, it may not be the best choice. One has to be practical in life unless you have plenty of money. Opportunity is NOT everywhere in NYC as it was even 8 years ago. These are different times, and following your passion is not the motto in these years. You have to weigh was is going on in the economy, you personal situation and common sense. Best to everyone.

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ewwwwwwwww - 10/18/2012

NYC sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate that stinky city!!!!!! The worst in the whole country!!!!!!!!!!! yuk

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high cost of living - 10/16/2012

NYC has been a great place to live during the single years. But the cost of raising a family with small children, especially in the last few years, has been prohibitive. Time to move to suburbia. :-(

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NYC Here I Cooome!!! - 9/20/2012

I don't care what everyone says. My whole family came from New York and they moved up to the country to get away from all the hustle and bustle and danger of New York City, but listen,now I've grown up my whole life in boring Connecticut. I've lived my whole life in a boring small town looking for something to do all the time, and I've made up my mind that I wanna go and work and live in the city with some of my friends. Does anyone have any advice for a couple of college age kids who want to go to live in the city for a while? i. e. where to live and HOW TO STAY SAFE TOO!!!

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NYC - 9/20/2012

People are dying to come here, but I am ready to leave.

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New York!!! New York!!! - 8/31/2012

The New York City visitors see is not the NYC where most live. There are 4 other boroughs, and the demographic is changing for each one. I could talk more about the rise and fall of NYC, some other time.

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NYC transportation - 8/23/2012

getting around on the NYC subway is a priviledge. I can go anywhere in the 5 boroughs in under 1 hour and for only $2.25.

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NYC - 8/14/2012

Fine...

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Weather - 8/10/2012

Constantly hot, humid and extreme weather: when it's sunny, it's very warm and humid; when it rains, we get wind gusts, rain storms that can cause floodings

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My home - 8/8/2012

My city has it all.

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Looking to get out - 8/4/2012

New York City has been my home for almost 50 years. I am looking to escape from New York to a cleaner and more peaceful area.

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finding out more - 7/22/2012

need to travel here

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My Hometown - Union Square - 7/5/2012

Native New Yorker. I can walk out of my apt and get Starbucks on the corner. Walk over to Union Square Park and sit there for a while just people watching. Buy fresh produce at the Farmer's Market. Watch people performing, selling things, giving out free hugs or just playing Chess at all hours of the day and night. Than I'll go into Sephora and try on makeup and nail polishes and spend about $50 in things. Go over to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's and grab a bite to eat. Then go into Barnes and Nobles and read for a couple of hours. Don't want to cook, no problem. Take out always works. I want all this in a warmer climate. My partner retires in 5 years so my research has begun. So far on top of the list is San Diego, CA Looking forward to the next phase of my Life :-) Julie

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Bronx, NY - 6/18/2012

I have lived in Bronx County for 43 years. New York City is one of the best cities in the world for me. Museums, restaurants, festivals, summer activities, music the list goes on and on. But it is very expensive to live. Im a city employee who is going to retire in 3 years, so my pension is 50% of my salary so I will not afford to continue living here.

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Hmmm should I just go to Florida? - 5/23/2012

I live in New York and im just so tired of this fast pace life. Im 34yrs old with a 15yr old son. My son and I are ready for a change. We have florida in Mind but just not quite sure where exactly. I would like some place where there are beaches near by, great school system and perhaps night life for myself. I do enjoy going out from time to time. Id rather be away from the craziness. Im also going to be renting so dont want anything to crazy. After all I dont have a job but im going with about maybe 4months of rent and hopefully that will give me enough time. Im currently bartending in NY so if necessary I will do same in florida if need to but eventually Id like a career paying job. Can not bartend for too long. Any suggestions anyone. Id appreciate some feed back. Thanks

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Dynamic Economy - 1/16/2012

In addition to jobs, NYC is a dynamic economy because it combines public transportation infrastructure, various industries, culture, and family and nightlife. Big drawback is its cost of living and crowdedness.

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Amazing & Intense - 12/16/2011

An amazing place to live, but it can be intense

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