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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Thinking of Moving to Bay Ridge
Hi! I'm new to the site. Married about a month and love all the blogs! My Husband and I are thinking of moving from our Upper East Side teeny tiny studio apartment to Bay Ridge Brookly where we are noticing that we can get a 2-3 bedroom apartment for the same price. Anyone have any advice for us on this neighborhood? We've only visited once and want to start looking to move in a week or so. Thanks!!
Re: Thinking of Moving to Bay Ridge
it's a cute neighborhood with an almost-suburban feel, IMO. we looked at purchasing there, and very nearly did. the reason we did not buy there is the commute, which involves long stretches of sitting on the R train. i have several co-workers who live there, and they all drive to work because it's faster than sitting on the train.
there's a beautiful stretch of shore where you can run/walk/bike, and watch the sun set by the verrazano bridge. ...and some FRIGGING GREAT italian food!
Emerald Nuts Midnight Run (4m) 1/1/12
Coogan's Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks Run (5k) 3/4/12
Colon Cancer Challenge (15k) 4/1/12
Purple Stride NYC (5k) 4/21/12
Run to Combat Autism (5k) 4/29/12
RnR Philadelphia (Half Marathon) 9/16/12
I live in Bay Ridge and LOVE it here. It definitely has a nice suburbs feel to it (many tree lined blocks) - tons of great restaurants. Essentially, everything is within walking distance, and we have tons of mom and pop shops still.
The R train was mentioned, and I can tell you that I take it everyday and it runs like clockwork - and you can get into Manhattan in a half an hour. You also have VERY easy access to the N train (express) on 59th street in Bay Ridge and that will get you into the city in NO time. So dont let that deter you.
I think you guys should go for it!