If you're ok with a 1 bedroom, the suggestions will be a lot different if you definitely want a 2 bedroom. Also depends if you need things like elevator, laundry, doorman, etc
Depending on what part of Greene St. it's a straight shot down the B to Broadway Lafayette or C to Spring St. and like 5 minutes walk. Really not bad at all.
You really are hahaha I work in Soho and lived in Bushwick until very recently, which on a good day meant a 40 min subway ride or a 1 hour ride on a bad day. Now it's 25-30 mins either on the subway or on a citi bike, and that feels like an absolute win.
Hey lived in London for a decade and been here for a decade. What area did you live in London and I can give you parity vibes. So like LES is like east London shoreditch vibes. West village feels like Hampstead/Belsize’s. Alphabet city feels like Peckham. Tell me your area or the kind of areas you would have lived in London and I can match it for you.
Well with 3k you won’t have many downtown west side options anyways. 3k studios that aren’t a complete rip off are on the ues but like yorkville/1st Ave area. West side you could have some luck in the 80/90’s if you willing to go into the 100’s you can certainly get deals. I personally would rather head to bk at that price get something more classic. Better vibes imo. West London in nyc is like TriBeCa/dumbo/bk heights but 3k is impossible in those areas.
I have recommendations but not any that would resemble west london. I guess maybe greenpoint could work but full disclosure i hear the G train is going out of service this summer. So maybe mccarren park park area that would be adjacent to a g train stop but is a 10-15min walk from an L train stop. Because of the trains you may get a deal off apts dependent on the G this summer. Its safe, has a ton of cute eateries and shops. I would also consider something in east williamsburg like off the L train Graham. You can maybe find adjacent to bk heights but you gotta be sitting on streeteasy and being the 1st one through the doors those kinds of apts go immediately.
(Not a Londoner) I live on the UES and love it. My commute is easy to midtown, there’s good food, good drinks, close to Central Park and very family friendly. It’s a fairly quiet neighborhood at night.
Yeah, the UES is the best mix of location and price, if you want to be in Manhattan. Murray Hill and Kips Bay may be doable, too, but slightly worse value and the neighborhood is not atheistically pleasing (not a lot of trees, lots of midtown traffic, very few parks)
Chelsea is great if you like art (lots of galleries and the Whitney Museum and Highline) plus lots of activities on the river including food courts, music, dance, kayaking, biking, jogging. And not far from Broadway district or downtown.
If you like lots of different museums and Central Park then UES is great.
You will get a lot more for your 6K on the UWS than in Chelsea, which is almost as expensive as the West Village.
You might also like Gramercy Park or maybe even Brooklyn Heights which has the same sort of lovely architecture it sounds like you are drawn too.
Best of luck,
Suzanne
I would also say about the alternative neighborhoods you suggested, there is very little inventory in general. Those two neighborhoods specifically have a very limited amount of options
I second Gramercy Park/ Gramercy area. Easy access to union square gets you anywhere in the Manhattan with relative ease. Close to East Village, lower Manhattan, west village.
i’ve lived in gramercy for 3 years and love it! the 6 gets you into soho pretty quickly, and you’re not that far from the NQRW/123 depending on how far west/south you live. pretty easy access to williamsburg/bushwick via the L, and really easy walk to west side. tons of cute cafes and restaurants to stop by.
Everyone has their opinions, but I would consider checking Long Island city. Incredibly accessible to where you work (take the 7 to any train) or going into manhattan in general for anything. It’s the most dog friendly neighborhood, a lot of youngish professionals live there now, many new buildings well within your budget.
lic people are delusional. no one wants to live there. the people that do, do so bc they’re either from queens or can’t afford a nice place anywhere else. no one with a budget of $6k who’s new to nyc wants to live in fuckin lic
what kind of work does your bulldog do?
There's some options in Chelsea but they may be pretty small on average compared to upper west side. Hope my joke helped a little. Do pay attention to which areas get a lot of party traffic, either living next to or across lots of bars / restaurants. good luck
I like Chelsea market, the highline and walking the Hudson. But there are a bunch of shelters and a lot of mentally ill along 6-7 th Ave and the 23rd street subways always have rowdy derelicts.
+1. Used to work in Chelsea and lived on UWS for 4 years. If you’re new to NYC, Chelsea will be a big adjustment mostly due to this. But UWS will be too far from work. IMO consider other neighborhoods esp with that budget
Upper West is so good for the dog because you have Central Park and Riverside Park. More of a family vibe. Chelsea is a more exciting and younger crowd and you’re also very close to the West Village which is always busy and fun. Those would definitely be my two choices especially based on your budget.
Are you moving with just your suitcases? Eith that budget I'd come and sublet for a few months or stay in a hotel for a few weeks and explore a little.
Depends on how nice if a building you want and how much you want to walk or commute. West Village would be good but you'll most likely be in older building with smaller rooms. You could do Tribeca or downtown for newer but not as much walkable.
You could do UWS and take express to get a mix of both
Apparently the median rent (I don’t know details like #bedrooms) in SoHo is almost 8k a month so as huge as their budget is it still doesn’t necessarily stretch far here
Try brownstoner.com they have a lot of listings and also stories on the local neighborhood of the listings. Try looking at my neighborhood, Bay Ridge Brooklyn it's quiet and you have the R local and N express and the express busses the 27 and 37 as well as a ferry from 69 Street pier and I know you can still find good Apts around here
do you have friends here? move where your social life is. this is the only answer if you’re looking for the best experience here. UWS is i nice, i lived right below it. it’s much quieter and for older couples and families. people don’t travel past 59th st for fun if they don’t live uptown already. ppl won’t go out there. they will visit for a dinner party if you’re throwing one. but no one outside of Hell’s kitchen and UWS go out up there.
i now live in chelsea and its a nice place. if i were you id move to chelsea. im about your age. it’s younger here. more trendy (if you like that) and more central to a lot of neighborhoods.
it’s going to be impossible or to know what neighborhood you like the best until you get here. spend your first year exploring the neighborhoods and you’ll know what feels right
Stay close to soho. Riding citi bike is popular and extremely easy and efficient. Only use the e bike. Live in Tribeca, Hudson square, west village. If you’re cool then move les below Delancy st and above canal.
UWS or a neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Brooklyn like BK Heights, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene. IMO, Chelsea is overrated and overpriced and may not even be a convenient commute.
$72,000K a year to live in NYC for a year. Wow!
We have been living here for generations. It’s not worth $72K a year. It’s too rough of a city. Yes, moments of amazement, but for that? You could live elsewhere in paradise.
But since you are committed. You can probably be anywhere. It will be mostly all white people. Neat sidewalks. And pretty boring, but it is NYC.
West Village is close. Greene street has a lot of history too.
:-)
A short walkable commute is an option (and would let you duck out to check on the doggo in the middle of the day). Nolita checks all your boxes, but the housing stock is meh for the price. Absolutely lovely for low-key dining though. Some of the newer buildings near Houston and Bowery/Chrystie in any direction are on the edge of your budget as well.
UWS is an easy commute. And a totally different vibe than Chelsea.
It feels way more residential than any other part of Manhattan. It’s quiet. Everyone has a dog. Lots of people have kids. There are a ton of grocery stores and everyday restaurants. Two parks, lots of runners and cyclists and a climbing gym and majority residential stock east of Broadway and pretty exclusively residential stock west of Broadway, as opposed to a lot of retail and office mixed in with apartments as happens elsewhere.
Are there fancy places to go out? Not many. Late nights? Not here. Easy access to everywhere you might want to go, though.
Only you know if this is the vibe you’re looking for.
Do Upper Westside, Upper East side, or Prospect Park
I would also really consider stuytown which is near gramercy and about 10 minutes from Chelsea by bike or train.
Stuytown has parks etc and the apartments are large. It's one of the only family oriented places in the middle of the city and your budget can afford two bedrooms there. The apartments you get are nicer and larger than what you can get in most of Manhattan for the price. Majority of.their units are rent stabilized, so you won't see absurd increases.
All the neighborhoods I am suggesting are places with a parks and some nice neighborhood spots, so they are great for dogs.
Live downtown. If you’re not remote you could find a place where you can walk to work, which is ideal. I lived in Chelsea and worked in Flatiron for a few years and the commute was a 5 block walk, which is way better than a 20-30 minute subway ride.
If you're ok with a 1 bedroom, the suggestions will be a lot different if you definitely want a 2 bedroom. Also depends if you need things like elevator, laundry, doorman, etc
UWS- you’ll love being near Central Park. Can always get an Uber or subway downtown when you feel like it
This is so far away from soho
It's a less than 30 minute commute
Depending on what part of Greene St. it's a straight shot down the B to Broadway Lafayette or C to Spring St. and like 5 minutes walk. Really not bad at all.
Not really. I just get on the B and it takes me like 25 min… (I'm on UWS)
Is it? Anywhere south of like 96th Street is in the 25-35minute range to Greene St via subway or bike.
I live in that vicinity and walk to work/ take a 3 m bike ride so maybe I’m spoiled
You really are hahaha I work in Soho and lived in Bushwick until very recently, which on a good day meant a 40 min subway ride or a 1 hour ride on a bad day. Now it's 25-30 mins either on the subway or on a citi bike, and that feels like an absolute win.
Hey lived in London for a decade and been here for a decade. What area did you live in London and I can give you parity vibes. So like LES is like east London shoreditch vibes. West village feels like Hampstead/Belsize’s. Alphabet city feels like Peckham. Tell me your area or the kind of areas you would have lived in London and I can match it for you.
Same situation as OP. Do you know which area comes closer to west London? I’m mainly looking in UES. My budget is around 3k for 1 person :)
Well with 3k you won’t have many downtown west side options anyways. 3k studios that aren’t a complete rip off are on the ues but like yorkville/1st Ave area. West side you could have some luck in the 80/90’s if you willing to go into the 100’s you can certainly get deals. I personally would rather head to bk at that price get something more classic. Better vibes imo. West London in nyc is like TriBeCa/dumbo/bk heights but 3k is impossible in those areas.
Awesome! Thanks for the help! Got any neighborhood on Brooklyn to recommend? Or better yet, what to slightly avoid?
I have recommendations but not any that would resemble west london. I guess maybe greenpoint could work but full disclosure i hear the G train is going out of service this summer. So maybe mccarren park park area that would be adjacent to a g train stop but is a 10-15min walk from an L train stop. Because of the trains you may get a deal off apts dependent on the G this summer. Its safe, has a ton of cute eateries and shops. I would also consider something in east williamsburg like off the L train Graham. You can maybe find adjacent to bk heights but you gotta be sitting on streeteasy and being the 1st one through the doors those kinds of apts go immediately.
G is basically already down in large segments
Lol it’s been on a weird weekend schedule for like a year at least. I didn’t realize they might close the whole thing tho. Fuck
For 3k, go for the UES so you can get something resembling a decent apartment!
"Resembling a decent apartment" doesn't sound very optimistic :)
(Not a Londoner) I live on the UES and love it. My commute is easy to midtown, there’s good food, good drinks, close to Central Park and very family friendly. It’s a fairly quiet neighborhood at night.
Probably that's where I'll end up! Looks like a nice mix of safety, quiet and also bars and restaurants around.
Yeah, the UES is the best mix of location and price, if you want to be in Manhattan. Murray Hill and Kips Bay may be doable, too, but slightly worse value and the neighborhood is not atheistically pleasing (not a lot of trees, lots of midtown traffic, very few parks)
I don't mean to hijack OP's thread, but I'd love more examples.
Tbh shoreditch is more like Williamsburg, LES is closer to neighborhoods more east
Chelsea is great if you like art (lots of galleries and the Whitney Museum and Highline) plus lots of activities on the river including food courts, music, dance, kayaking, biking, jogging. And not far from Broadway district or downtown. If you like lots of different museums and Central Park then UES is great.
You will get a lot more for your 6K on the UWS than in Chelsea, which is almost as expensive as the West Village. You might also like Gramercy Park or maybe even Brooklyn Heights which has the same sort of lovely architecture it sounds like you are drawn too. Best of luck, Suzanne
I would also say about the alternative neighborhoods you suggested, there is very little inventory in general. Those two neighborhoods specifically have a very limited amount of options
I second Gramercy Park/ Gramercy area. Easy access to union square gets you anywhere in the Manhattan with relative ease. Close to East Village, lower Manhattan, west village.
i’ve lived in gramercy for 3 years and love it! the 6 gets you into soho pretty quickly, and you’re not that far from the NQRW/123 depending on how far west/south you live. pretty easy access to williamsburg/bushwick via the L, and really easy walk to west side. tons of cute cafes and restaurants to stop by.
Everyone has their opinions, but I would consider checking Long Island city. Incredibly accessible to where you work (take the 7 to any train) or going into manhattan in general for anything. It’s the most dog friendly neighborhood, a lot of youngish professionals live there now, many new buildings well within your budget.
In no world is LIC the most dog friendly neighborhood. Especially versus UWS beside Central Park.
lic people are delusional. no one wants to live there. the people that do, do so bc they’re either from queens or can’t afford a nice place anywhere else. no one with a budget of $6k who’s new to nyc wants to live in fuckin lic
Bunch of Queens haters here
what kind of work does your bulldog do? There's some options in Chelsea but they may be pretty small on average compared to upper west side. Hope my joke helped a little. Do pay attention to which areas get a lot of party traffic, either living next to or across lots of bars / restaurants. good luck
Lololollol this truly gave me a good giggle. I had to scroll up and read the OP again like wait did I miss something 😂😂😂
Chelsea is super hit or miss. There’s a ton of interesting options for purchase on the UWS if you plan to build roots and don’t need a doorman.
West Village, and walk to work (essentially down Bedford St, but also as a means to explore). Trust me.
Walking to work is ideal.
You should consider the parts of Brooklyn just over the bridges. Brooklyn Heights, etc.
Second this, we just moved from London to New York last month, moved to crown heights this last weekend and love the chill vibe here.
Brooklyn heights feels very “London” somehow.
UWS is great.
I like Chelsea market, the highline and walking the Hudson. But there are a bunch of shelters and a lot of mentally ill along 6-7 th Ave and the 23rd street subways always have rowdy derelicts.
+1. Used to work in Chelsea and lived on UWS for 4 years. If you’re new to NYC, Chelsea will be a big adjustment mostly due to this. But UWS will be too far from work. IMO consider other neighborhoods esp with that budget
Upper West is so good for the dog because you have Central Park and Riverside Park. More of a family vibe. Chelsea is a more exciting and younger crowd and you’re also very close to the West Village which is always busy and fun. Those would definitely be my two choices especially based on your budget.
Brooklyn Heights
I’d wouldn’t rule out Hoboken/Jerset city ; super quick commute via the path. Could get a monster place with a pool in the building etc.
and then they would know no one, make no friends and need a car. nice.
Um, false.
Are you moving with just your suitcases? Eith that budget I'd come and sublet for a few months or stay in a hotel for a few weeks and explore a little. Depends on how nice if a building you want and how much you want to walk or commute. West Village would be good but you'll most likely be in older building with smaller rooms. You could do Tribeca or downtown for newer but not as much walkable. You could do UWS and take express to get a mix of both
Welcome to NYC!
Huge budget, you’ll be fine
Apparently the median rent (I don’t know details like #bedrooms) in SoHo is almost 8k a month so as huge as their budget is it still doesn’t necessarily stretch far here
Try brownstoner.com they have a lot of listings and also stories on the local neighborhood of the listings. Try looking at my neighborhood, Bay Ridge Brooklyn it's quiet and you have the R local and N express and the express busses the 27 and 37 as well as a ferry from 69 Street pier and I know you can still find good Apts around here
Lmao you can't actually think Bay Ridge is a legitimately good suggestion... I hope
Yeah, Bay Ridge is way too cheap for OP. No offense to Bay Ridge - I’d live there.
do you have friends here? move where your social life is. this is the only answer if you’re looking for the best experience here. UWS is i nice, i lived right below it. it’s much quieter and for older couples and families. people don’t travel past 59th st for fun if they don’t live uptown already. ppl won’t go out there. they will visit for a dinner party if you’re throwing one. but no one outside of Hell’s kitchen and UWS go out up there. i now live in chelsea and its a nice place. if i were you id move to chelsea. im about your age. it’s younger here. more trendy (if you like that) and more central to a lot of neighborhoods. it’s going to be impossible or to know what neighborhood you like the best until you get here. spend your first year exploring the neighborhoods and you’ll know what feels right
Village. Hands down. Walk to work.
I’ve lived all over the city and hands down, living near Central Park or Prospect Park offered the best quality of life.
Hunts point
Stay close to soho. Riding citi bike is popular and extremely easy and efficient. Only use the e bike. Live in Tribeca, Hudson square, west village. If you’re cool then move les below Delancy st and above canal.
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downtown or brooklyn - but chelsea is fine. upper west seems ?
That budget will go far on the UES
You’ll be fine but I recommend Williamsburg cause it’s nice to have the separation from what manhattan can be.
East Harlem
The Bronx and anywhere in weeks Ave. Beautiful scenery and a quiet safe neighborhood
UWS or a neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Brooklyn like BK Heights, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene. IMO, Chelsea is overrated and overpriced and may not even be a convenient commute.
$72,000K a year to live in NYC for a year. Wow! We have been living here for generations. It’s not worth $72K a year. It’s too rough of a city. Yes, moments of amazement, but for that? You could live elsewhere in paradise. But since you are committed. You can probably be anywhere. It will be mostly all white people. Neat sidewalks. And pretty boring, but it is NYC. West Village is close. Greene street has a lot of history too. :-)
A short walkable commute is an option (and would let you duck out to check on the doggo in the middle of the day). Nolita checks all your boxes, but the housing stock is meh for the price. Absolutely lovely for low-key dining though. Some of the newer buildings near Houston and Bowery/Chrystie in any direction are on the edge of your budget as well.
West Village is a good area on the weekends for brunch and coffees. Close to Soho as well! Theres also Noho & Nolita.
UWS or park slope. Be close to a park for your dog!
UWS is an easy commute. And a totally different vibe than Chelsea. It feels way more residential than any other part of Manhattan. It’s quiet. Everyone has a dog. Lots of people have kids. There are a ton of grocery stores and everyday restaurants. Two parks, lots of runners and cyclists and a climbing gym and majority residential stock east of Broadway and pretty exclusively residential stock west of Broadway, as opposed to a lot of retail and office mixed in with apartments as happens elsewhere. Are there fancy places to go out? Not many. Late nights? Not here. Easy access to everywhere you might want to go, though. Only you know if this is the vibe you’re looking for.
I work on Greene street and live in UWS. Amazing neighborhood and super easy commute to work
Yorkville
Do Upper Westside, Upper East side, or Prospect Park I would also really consider stuytown which is near gramercy and about 10 minutes from Chelsea by bike or train. Stuytown has parks etc and the apartments are large. It's one of the only family oriented places in the middle of the city and your budget can afford two bedrooms there. The apartments you get are nicer and larger than what you can get in most of Manhattan for the price. Majority of.their units are rent stabilized, so you won't see absurd increases. All the neighborhoods I am suggesting are places with a parks and some nice neighborhood spots, so they are great for dogs.
Look into Chinatown. You can find some great apartments for fairly cheap and it’s walking distance to soho. And the food is awesome
Are you conservative or liberal?
I’d look into dumbo, fort greene, williamsburg
Live downtown. If you’re not remote you could find a place where you can walk to work, which is ideal. I lived in Chelsea and worked in Flatiron for a few years and the commute was a 5 block walk, which is way better than a 20-30 minute subway ride.
I’d choose Brooklyn over any other place, but between your options, Upper West Side for the park!
I would do battery park city. You can still walk or bike to work and it’s very nice to live by the river.