r/movingtoNYC

Every time I’ve tried to ask about housing, I’ve gotten completely different responses and downvoted into oblivion with any ordinary comment I make. I was under the impression that 95K+ as a single person with no debt is a pretty comfortable start to life in NYC, but in a separate post I made asking about housing, was told 2K a month budget for rent would get me nowhere and I am better off moving to Jersey. I know this is completely untrue because I’ve seen people live in the city and make much less. I don’t know if people are just upset that I’ve seen multiple postings with 2K rent as the norm including the amenities I’m asking for, and are just bitter about it. Some think I’m pulling numbers out of my ass and it’s annoying when people jump at the chance to flame you for something completely true, yet don’t care at all to actually help. Now I’m recalculating numbers and budgets before making the move and am completely paranoid and suddenly doubting myself.

Can someone give me a straightforward answer about livelihood with ~100K, and what to consider when deciding housing? Is it not ridiculous to tell someone they can’t survive on 100K a year with roommates in any city in the US? I will work in Jersey City for three days a week, but want to live in New York City. I want to live in NYC. That is why I am here.

Hi! I have the opportunity to move to NYC for work. No debt, $120k a year + potential bonuses, and hybrid office work in gramercy.

I’ve been to NYC 6-7x all through manhattan and Brooklyn, from summer to the awful snowstorm that came in winter. Have 2 very close friends in manhattan and 2 good ones in Brooklyn! The Brooklyn ones are Lebanese (which I am) and having that community is really nice! I know both areas have orthodox churches.

It’s a dump of information but how should I go about prioritizing which borough? If I’m able to live alone that would be nice but understandable if not.

Been seriously looking at moving to Astoria within the past few, seems like a really wonderful area. While I work in manhattan a lot of friends live in the williamsburg/bushwick/ridgewood area and I find myself there often on weekends. Was curious about peoples' experience going out in that area while living in astoria. Is the NWR/M to the L that inconvenient when trying to meet up with friends? How is it on the way home? Do you ever take the G up to the 7 then make your way from there? Is uber a big part of your life? Any advice/info would be much appreciated, thanks

I would love to keep my rent as low as possible without sacrificing too much of my way of life. My absolute max is $2,000, but I wanted to know how low was realistic enough to ask for in rent to still have an in unit washer and dryer (not in building, but in unit).

I don’t mind apartment-mates as long as I have my own personal room.

I’m reposting because my first post got a lot of negative attention from people thinking I was asking for a one bedroom.

I would love to keep my rent as low as possible without sacrificing too much of my way of life. My absolute max right now is $2,000, and I have found similar accommodation around $2,000 be posted in Facebook groups, often for three roommates, but I wanted to know how low was realistic enough to ask for in rent to still have an in unit washer and dryer.

I’d like to be a reasonable commute from Jersey city since I’d work there a few days a week. Currently I’m at the stage where I’m not sure if my budget or location preference would need to change to make this more attainable. Is something like $1,700 in a four bedroom apartment with a washer and dryer common, or rare? Should I open my horizons up to Brooklyn?

I'm worried because, despite this being an amazing opportunity and bump in salary for me, because of the NYC taxes and higher costs, I might actually end up struggling a bit.

I've never made this much money before, so I'm struggling to get reliable sources on how much would be left after taxes. AI estimates just about half would be taken off.

I'm really interested in this specific apartment that costs 3.2k/month, but I'd have to pay for other things on top of it, which would end up having me for a fixed cost of almost 4k per month JUST for housing expenses... Coming from a much more affordable place, this scares me a lot. I know I can get cheaper places if I share, but I have a medical condition and would prefer living alone for privacy and other reasons.

What budget should I have for rent?

I'd appreciate your insights, especially people earning similar amounts!

Hey,

I'm not familiar with the East Williamsburg area, but I've found a pretty good apartment on Moore st in East Williamsburg. I'm interested in getting to that area, considering it's right between Williamsburg and Bushwick, and I can enjoy both neighborhoods equally, but does anyone know the area? It's aroundSternberg Park, b/w Broadway and Bushwick ave, and near the Montrose Av station. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the area, or know any good bars, restaurants, or cafes over there. Also, I know some parts of EW are less safe than others. Is that part of town generally safe?