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re: Moving to NYC
Posted on 5/8/16 at 3:58 pm to JuiceTerry
Posted on 5/8/16 at 3:58 pm to JuiceTerry
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I'm sorry
I always love these. I'm sure the single guy in his late twenties is dreading moving to NYC from Baton frickin Rouge.
The people who say "i'm sorry" in a situation like this are the ones who consider Sammy's an occasion restaurant. The things NYC offers are lost on them.
I can't imagine why a guy in his 20's would want to move to the most exciting city in america, one which literally offers everything, from one which revolves around a bunch of 20 year olds playing sports.
This post was edited on 5/8/16 at 4:03 pm
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Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:01 pm to Beerinthepocket
quote:Crash in my extra room for a month while you figure it out.
Any advice on how to make the most of this adventure?
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:03 pm to TheIndulger
quote:Bigger than a 4-room East Campus Apartment fyi.
443 square feet!
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:05 pm to Beerinthepocket
Amazon prime is a must have in Manhattan as well for staples (TP, paper towels, really anything you would typically buy at Target/Walmart/Sams club).
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:05 pm to Ric Flair
Grenwich Village baw
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:07 pm to Beerinthepocket
Price difference in New York (Manhattan), NY from Baton Rouge, LA
Groceries 23% more
Housing 416% more
Utilities 60% more
Transportation 49% more
Health Care 13% more
I currently make $40,000
(Manhattan), NY $97,749.
Groceries 23% more
Housing 416% more
Utilities 60% more
Transportation 49% more
Health Care 13% more
I currently make $40,000
(Manhattan), NY $97,749.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:11 pm to redstick13
Transportation costs are much cheaper in NYC. Metro card, uber, taxis, and walking. Utilities cheaper as well--electric bill for a 400 sq ft studio is much cheaper than a 2000 sq ft house. And no gas bill, so free heat if you are renting.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:11 pm to WG_Dawg
quote:I live alone in a 620 squ ft apt, and the size of this place alone has made multiple Ivy League attorneys moist. I don't get some of y'all's hangups on so many square feet.
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i see one for 659k that's 443 square feet!
this is almost hard to even comprehend. It's like a joke.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:13 pm to Ric Flair
quote:I'm in my first year as a primer, and it's one of the best and most practical decisions I've ever made.
Amazon prime is a must have in Manhattan as well for staples (TP, paper towels, really anything you would typically buy at Target/Walmart/Sams club).
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:13 pm to Fun Bunch
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Find a nice or gentrifying neighborhood in Brooklyn or Queens or the Bronx that is relatively close to an express train. You will get way more bang for your buck and the commutes aren't that bad. You'll still pay a lot if its a nice hood but not Manhattan bad. Do heavy heavy research.
Even that's expensive. My apartment in Long Island City is $1800 for a one bedroom, and it's not in Manhattan.
If he's trying to buy in NYC prepare for property, school, personal, state, and federal taxes. That doesn't mention the Maintenance fees which are often $1000+/month after you pay in cash.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:15 pm to Beerinthepocket
Congrats. I'm not sure I could live there permanently but I'd absolutely love to be able to live there for a few years.
It should be an amazing experience for you, one that most of us aren't lucky enough to have.
It should be an amazing experience for you, one that most of us aren't lucky enough to have.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:16 pm to Ric Flair
quote:
Transportation costs are much cheaper in NYC. Metro card, uber, taxis, and walking. Utilities cheaper as well--electric bill for a 400 sq ft studio is much cheaper than a 2000 sq ft house. And no gas bill, so free heat if you are renting.
Metro monthly card is $120/month last I checked, utilities figure another $100+/month, and although you have no gas bill, you can still have to fight with your landlord to turn on the heat-because you aren't paying for it...
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:20 pm to Beerinthepocket
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I've saved enough for a down payment since I've been living in BR spending very little on housing, vacations, or going out. I'll be making right at 6 figures in an extremely secure job.
Just remember if you are renting to factor in the brokers fee, which can be as high as 1 or two months rent, plus security deposit for two more months, plus first months rent. I dropped $10k just to move into my first apartment
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:20 pm to Beerinthepocket
Oh and also prepare for this thread to devolve into a bunch of bumpkins claiming that literally no one can afford to live in NYC.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:20 pm to lsu2006
Damn skippy
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:21 pm to Beerinthepocket
In addition to my previous post to you, please be familiar with the LSU alumni chapter and come to Legends and watch football with us in the fall!
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:22 pm to Ric Flair
I doubt he's living in a 2,000 sq foot house as a single guy in Baton Rouge. Unless I missed him posting that.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:23 pm to Beerinthepocket
Matawan NJ isnt bad and is about an hour out.
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:24 pm to NYNolaguy1
quote:JESUS. I wish we knew each other in person (maybe we do); I could have helped you circumvent some of that shite.
I dropped $10k just to move into my first apartment
Posted on 5/8/16 at 4:26 pm to Boxcar
I would assume you blame 9/11 on the World Trade Center for being too tall as well? I mean, you already blame Boston.
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