Respectfully, the places you namedropped are somewhat out of date. Would suggest places like Gospel, Paul's Casablanca, Zero Bond, etc. as the current popular "trendy" spots.
As someone who’s just started a family, where are the best places to raise a kid outside the city? Not from NY so totally unfamiliar with Long Island, jersey, Brooklyn, etc. starting to look but overwhelmed by all the towns. Not financially set, still in the 2-300 range
Brooklyn (Bushwick, Greenpoint, and mayyyyybe Williamsburg tho that's basically "Manhattan-in-Brooklyn" culturewise) is pretty strongly preferable for anybody remotely alternative/hipster/artsy/farm-to-table yadda yadda
if you're into Proper Cosmopolitan, Manhattan all day.
if you're into What The Cool Kids Are Up To These Days, Brooklyn.
Hoboken/JC is perfectly fine but basically just a poor impression of Manhattan also it's all Typical Corporate Bros.
was in NYC from 1997-2009 - none of the hot spots then are even on the map now. City has changed a ton and it always seems to be reinventing itself. Too expensive for me now as I'm living off RE income and living cheaper in a more tax-friendly domicile but was back in November of last year and seemed like the energy/vibe was slowly coming back after Covid.
Here to mention some of the best ppl I met were at the boxing and jiu jitsu gyms out there, which were kind of gutted after lockdowns. Special breed if ppl.
NoHo is also underrated, especially those wide cobblestone streets like SoHo. Neighborhood is close to the action, has some prime spots (Zero Bond, Bond St.), nearby Washington Sq. Park. Main thing lacking is low apartment inventory.
Left side of the red square should be a bit extended imho, the bottom left corner fails to capture Battery Park City, which is a great area to live. (plus you have ferry to Paulus Hook + uber to EWR, for a ~30 min airport commute at all hours of the day).
Don't sleep on the Murray hill flex apartments for the new grads to get some "cheap" rent and be walking distance to the office. Not ideal for weekend nightlife, but good some good post work drink spots in Midtown.
Respectfully, the places you namedropped are somewhat out of date. Would suggest places like Gospel, Paul's Casablanca, Zero Bond, etc. as the current popular "trendy" spots.
As someone who’s just started a family, where are the best places to raise a kid outside the city? Not from NY so totally unfamiliar with Long Island, jersey, Brooklyn, etc. starting to look but overwhelmed by all the towns. Not financially set, still in the 2-300 range
Moving to BK in June. TY for the guide!
You can tell BTB were annoyed they had to do Miami before nyc since the once every 2 weeks suddenly became twice a week.
if gunning for post MBA Associate role in banking/consulting, (so 180k min but late 20s), worth it to move to NYC? For 2-4 yrs
solid.
Brooklyn (Bushwick, Greenpoint, and mayyyyybe Williamsburg tho that's basically "Manhattan-in-Brooklyn" culturewise) is pretty strongly preferable for anybody remotely alternative/hipster/artsy/farm-to-table yadda yadda
if you're into Proper Cosmopolitan, Manhattan all day.
if you're into What The Cool Kids Are Up To These Days, Brooklyn.
Hoboken/JC is perfectly fine but basically just a poor impression of Manhattan also it's all Typical Corporate Bros.
was in NYC from 1997-2009 - none of the hot spots then are even on the map now. City has changed a ton and it always seems to be reinventing itself. Too expensive for me now as I'm living off RE income and living cheaper in a more tax-friendly domicile but was back in November of last year and seemed like the energy/vibe was slowly coming back after Covid.
Late 20s Contemplating moving to NYC but salary would go from 120k --> 140kish (30% bonus potential).
Living with no rent/little living expenses at moment. Can Airbnb all over Latin America and US for same cost of NYC rent.
Here to mention some of the best ppl I met were at the boxing and jiu jitsu gyms out there, which were kind of gutted after lockdowns. Special breed if ppl.
NoHo is also underrated, especially those wide cobblestone streets like SoHo. Neighborhood is close to the action, has some prime spots (Zero Bond, Bond St.), nearby Washington Sq. Park. Main thing lacking is low apartment inventory.
Left side of the red square should be a bit extended imho, the bottom left corner fails to capture Battery Park City, which is a great area to live. (plus you have ferry to Paulus Hook + uber to EWR, for a ~30 min airport commute at all hours of the day).
Don't sleep on the Murray hill flex apartments for the new grads to get some "cheap" rent and be walking distance to the office. Not ideal for weekend nightlife, but good some good post work drink spots in Midtown.
Chelsea for best neighborhood for sure (personal opinion).
Also if you just moved to NYC save yourself the trouble and don't go to 230 Fifth/Mr.Purple/Marquee (unless there is a show), just not worth it.
Okay I endorse this with the late mention of Catch IYKYK!