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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.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Moving to NYC!
Hi everyone-
We're moving to New York City in a few weeks. I'm really excited but a little concerned about where we're going to live. Can you recommend good neighborhoods in Brooklyn? We'd like 2 bedrooms and can't afford insane rent. I'll be working in Manhattan. I've heard good things about Park Slope -- what's the rent like there?
TIA!
Re: Moving to NYC!
It is possible to find 2bd for 1800 - but you have to seriously look - weed out the scams/bad apts. use the search max/min and the specific neighborhood in craigslist to refine your search. You don't want to find the apt of your dreams listed for 2500!
But definitely check out sunset park, south park slope, kensignton, windsor terrace. good luck!!
I think you would be more than lucky finding a cheap 2 BR in Park Slope. Chances are that if a 2BR is that cheap, it probably means that it's not going to be nice. There are many nice neighborhoods that are less expensive where you could find an apartment in that price range.
Brooklyn: (in addition to ones listed above) Fort Greene
Queens: Astoria, Sunnyside, Forest Hills
ditto amy on queens?
our 2 BR in forest hills is under $1800/month?
i lived in astoria for seven years - very close to the city, always a lot going on. sunnyside is also a nice area. for us, being close to the train, grocery store, some good restaurants, etc... in our neighborhood was really important which is what we've liked about living in fo hi (and astoria).?
I'm in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and i love it! My exact neighborhood leaves a little something to be desired, but a few blocks north or a few blocks south have more. I'm right near the 36th Street subway stop for the N/D/M/R. We have a 2br, with the bedrooms being a bit smaller than i'd like...but we have a W/D, ~15ft ceilings in the front, 5 skylights, exposed brick and awesome landlords for $1600/month.
I've only been to Kensington once, but it definitely has a more family/neighborhood-y feel and it's nice and near subways as well.
GL!
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Thanks for the suggestions! We'll definitely check out all those places. Luckily, I think we can take our time searching because we have a couple places to stay short-term so hopefully we'll find something really good.
(I won't be a near a computer all day, so if anyone else leaves suggestions - thanking you in advance!)