People from NYC, help me decide.
 

Whats a better place to stay on upper east side, 77th or 92th street? Isn't the 92th too far from everything? There is a simpler condo on the 77th to rent and a better one with many amedities in the building on the 92th. What to choose?

77th but depends. Its still far from alot of things. You probably want 50th and below

The thing is, on 92th, I would have gym, pool and other stuff within the building and would just leave to explore the city. Same price for each.

If you're a bitch ass twerp, stay away from 92nd. It's just a couple blocks from all those east harlem public housing projects, and I've seen plenty of young yuppies get victimized for making wrong turns around there trying to find their condo after a drunk night at a bar. If you're not a victim type of person and love latinas with fat asses and good weed, move to 92nd.

When living in manhattan in this new millenium, keep this general thought in mind:

The lower the street numbers = the safer the neighborhood... Unless you hit the lower east side, then it's dangerous again. :2 cents:

And what the hell does "too far from everything" mean in nyc? Never heard such a thing. :pimp

77th...unless your "hood"

I don't plan any nightly adventures, pretty much just exploring the attractions during the day and using taxi most of the time. Still too dangerous?

No, but sounds expensive. The 6 train will be your best friend before you know it. :thumbsup

Go to SoHo, near Washington Square Park, so cool there.

Thanks for the tips. I just found some similar priced condo in the financial district, with amazing window views. Would you prefer that?

What size places are you looking at and what is rent going for these days?

I miss being in the city. And as already pointed out, in Manhattan nothing is really ever "too far".

Studio to 1 bedroom. And vacation rentals(even long term) cost twice as much as 1 year rentals. I'm at 3k/month for what I need.

I lived in Turtle Bay.

how long are you planning on being there?

Depends on how I like it there, 1 month for sure, maybe a few.

I'd pick the 77th one. As far as distance... 20 blocks isnt going to make much of a difference but at least its a safer neighborhood.

There isnt anything that interesting in terms of night life and food above the 50s anyway.

Have you been to the L.E.S. in the past 5 years? It actually safer than in the 30s now with all the boutique hotels and shops. Back before 99 it was sketch, now it's a way different vibe. Actually I think its a bit to safe and cutesy for my taste anymore. But they do have some of the best places to eat... WD-50...etc

Thats the crazy thing about NYC... every area changes for the better every 2-3 years. Look at Brooklyn and what has happened there in the last 10 Years.

The projects on 92nd street are named "the John C Holmes Houses " lol and I think they are designated for the elderly. So you might have some 1930s G's living there. The whole city has been cleansed of the "bad element" from 130th and below. Stay at the best place below 125th street and pay the extra 3 dollars on your cab rides.This place is disney land compared to what it used to be.Even the bad parts are high end
Compared to the rest of the country ;)

Oh yeah and as stated earlier stay out of the Bronx unless you dig 10 dollar aids infected hookers and heroin :)

Just moved to williamsburg myself, love it up here...there's hipster bitches everywhere!

That's where I was born and have been living pretty much since 99. In 99 it was still a bit rough but over the past 5 years the change is crazy.

I think some parts of NYC, like Central Brooklyn & East NY will always be rough. That's the nature of the city.

Williamsburg played itself out 5 years ago. To many Manhattanites and trust fund babies. It was alot more fun in the early 2000s with places like Cokie's and Sparky's

But yes lots of hipster girls around for sure.

We had to move our office out of there because it got way too pricy

nothing is too far in NYC. Stay where you get the best amenities IMHO

M

77th st is the better choice
If you can afford it...................go midtown

Midtown is all booked short-termish. About the amedities, the one on the 77th has zero, its just an apartment. The one on the 92th has a 24/7 front desk, pool, gym, children's playroom, etc. It is also bigger.

Thanks for all replies, much appreciated! And maybe I will hit you up then. :thumbsup

Spanish Harlem

92nd isn't bad at all. Unless your name is Pete The Fly.

The only thing you should check is how far away it is from the train. 92nd could be more convenient than 77th. Hell, 125th is more convenient than 77th and York. Subway stop distance matters.

Is it safe to use the subway all day long? Or shall I avoid it during certain hours? What about late evenings?

Andre you will be fine the subways are safe just keep your wallet in your front pocket and so on

Wow. Not too bad. We paid $2600 for a one bedroom in the East Village about 10 years ago now...and had none of those amenities.

I'd have no problem with 92nd.

You can find a really nice 1br in midtown for your budget.

Seriously. Fuck cabs if you are that far up. Train it like the rest of the people. (for the record, i'm from NJ about 12 miles from Manhattan and almost always drive in... That may change as I heard somewhere that the tolls are going up AGAIN over their present $8.



To the OP, you may want to consider looking into a place like Hoboken or Weehawken in NJ. They are right across the river and very close to various forms of mass transit right into midtown.

I blame the gays and artists for improving most areas in nyc.

Thanks and I always have my wallet so I can feel it, so that won't be a problem then. :)

I didn't know people still used wallets.

Money clips that can hold cards, cmon people!

There is much more I carry in a wallet, drivers licence, ID, insurance card, etc...

77th -- far as i'd go, get on 2nd so your near the subway.