iamme Posted October 20 Author Report Share Posted October 20 its confusing as hellhow do u like Astoria?? is it a fun place to live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 Astoria is great..love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 its confusing as hellhow do u like Astoria?? is it a fun place to live?astoria or LIC r ur most feasable options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 its confusing as hellhow do u like Astoria?? is it a fun place to live?astoria or LIC r ur most feasable options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurolisa Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 I dont think u need a car in nyc and everyones idea of comfortable is different but for me i think at least 50k... just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 im thinking commute since manhattan is super expensivejust a quick overview:(a few cities outside of nyc worth living in but not limited to just suggestions)williamsburg approximately 1500 for 1br or spacious studio...lic- 900-1200 for 1brfh-900-1300 1brastoria-700-10001brsales taxes are about 9% taxis: Initial fare.............$2.00Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks).$0.30Each 1 minute idle.......$0.20Night surcharge..........$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am)Additional riders........FREEsubway= approx. 2.00/express 4.00pizza average 2.00 a slicegroceries- (1person) 300-400 (if you pig out...)average breakfast from a deli m-f= 5.00gourmet breakfast 10-12average lunch from everyday spot approx. 10gourmet $20average dinner 1person (m-th) 15-30... really good dinner 1 person (m-th) 30-60... car parking average 25 for the day in the city westside/fin.district. more towards central/midtown/UES...rental of a garage in the outskirts of the city - 50-150 a month varies...mixed drinks in clubs $7-12beers - $4-7gas 2.40 a gallon 1litre absolute $25clothing varies on style, but marked up depending on where youre buying it from... dont buy shit on canal its prolly fake, youre not getting a deal...gym memberships: 20-150 a month... average salary for most industries by location: http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_newsearch.aspbut these are all rounded either up or down, and you have to use your descretion, if your minimalistic, or a lavish royce wanna be is strictly dependant your lifestyle and habits and if you want something bad enough theres always a way to get it or get there... if you have any questions or if i was too vague drop me a p.m... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycchic24 Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 just a quick overview:subway fare - 2.00pizza average 2.00 a slice.did you know that subway fares and the cost of a pizza slice are linked? lol somebody told me that stupid fact anyways.. i made the move from boston to nyc almost four years ago.. i will admit that it takes a while to get over the sticker shocks! but as long as you know what you are getting into and prepared! you can do it. lol i was even stupid enough to move here sans a job! (the goal: to land a job in fashion) and luckily i did within a week of my new address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 'cause youre a winner young lady~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebitch Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 Rent - $700month x 12months = $8400 that is cheap rent on a 1 bedroom.700 a month on rent??? in NYC? youre dreaming. i was paying 1000+ when i lived in NYC and i was in a 2 bdrm. i dont know about you guys but i dont think you could live comfortably in NYC unless you make over 55k a year. that is just my estimate. i could be totally off also, 55k is BEFORE taxes & medical. i dont know what your actual check would amount to every 2 weeks (maybe 1600???). probably not as much as you think. even if you use one periods check for rent, phone, utilities, cable... your other check will still pretty much be gone with food, creedit card bills, traveling, living, going out.nyc is one of the most expensive citys out there. I have a much better quality of living in LA for a lot less money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 youre not living anywhere worthwhile in nyc for 700 a month... general rule of thumb, one weeks salary should be your rent... never exceed two weeks salary for rent, youll bankrupt yourself and have to sell yourself up at the points... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 i sell myself just for spenndin cashola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 i sell gatorade and condoms by roosevelt ave. and hunts pt... i walk around like those guys at the ball games yelling "beer here" just instead of beer and peanuts i sell that shit... redstriped shirt and tray with straps, straw hat the whole nine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebitch Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 also, i wouldnt want to live outside NYC (Unless i lived in the suburbs in a house). i guess some places are OK, like brooklyn heights but i still wouldnt particularly want to live there & its not much cheaper than nyc at this point. if i was going back to NY, i would definitely try to get another apartment downtown. youre not really in NYC unless you live in manhattan. just my opinion. besides when i lived north of the city, i spent 175 for a train pass and another 90 a month to park my car. i wasted about 3 hours a day commuting, if not more. its just a big hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 exactly...no point movin to NY if ur gona livin in the burbs..also it just doesnt have that same ring to it..YEAH IM MOVIN TO QUEENS...vs. YEAH IM MOVING TO MANHATTAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebitch Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 exactly...no point movin to NY if ur gona livin in the burbs..also it just doesnt have that same ring to it..YEAH IM MOVIN TO QUEENS...vs. YEAH IM MOVING TO MANHATTANtotally. i wouldnt even wanna live uptown.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 i would..i wana live in washington heights...there's always people outside...and haze is accesible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 queens/long island suburbs (like most suburbs) are very cliquey and most ppl know each or know of each other from growing up... very rarely do these ppl welcome new friends or outsiders... fears of taking their clothes and fuckin their women... you know the general malaise insecure townies possess... (speak from experience my neighbourhood is the worst, strictly old fucks, loonies, and kids who think theyre bad ass...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 not Astoria..i lvoe Astoria and would never move...women are beautifulfuck manhattan...too much noise, too costly, and smelly...I live 10 mins from the city, got peace and quiet, and am walkin distance from a frappe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 youre right astoria not really it has a city vibe to it... but the further north or east you go then it gets sketchy... imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementx Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 700 a month on rent??? in NYC? youre dreaming. i was paying 1000+ when i lived in NYC and i was in a 2 bdrm. I was talking outside manhattan and giving the cheapest as well. I live in a large Studio on Staten Island which if it had a wall it would be a one bedroom and pay $675 with Electric and Gas included. Very good neighborhood too. I kinda scored cause the Landlord is old, the house is paid for, and was not looking for a rediculous price. If your talking Manhattan. My father had a 1 bedroom loft on 49th and 1st and paid $2400 a month 8 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamme Posted October 21 Author Report Share Posted October 21 thanks for all the input...seems most people would be against a NY move unless you make 55-60k+. i guess im just going to have to check it out myself. not sure how easy it would be to find a suitable job there...that is really the biggest factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 wrong, dont let this false sense of being elite get to you, its really not that crazy... ppl come here with nothing and make something from themselves and some ppl come with everything and make nothing of themselves, if its what you want you can make it happen, if its just an idea or a thought maybe it should just remain that way... imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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