My daughter needs a place in NYC for 3 months

[jerryskids 7,080]

She is studying Fashion and just got an internship with a place near Times Square.  Roughly mid May to Mid August.  She may have a roommate or two -- a friend of hers and our other daughter are thinking of tagging along for the fun/experience of living there, and to help spread the pain/cost.

Any thoughts on where or how to find reasonable pricing with a reasonable commute in a reasonably safe area? 

Also I presume she won't take her car but that is an option if it makes sense.

@Hardcore troubadour, @TommyGavin, @WhiteWonder, @vomit any other locals I should add? 

TIA   

[MDC 7,881]

1 minute ago, jerryskids said:

She is studying Fashion and just got an internship with a place near Times Square.  

The Temple Bar of Manhattan  

[vomit 502]

Is she gonna be dressed up as Elmo taking pics with tourists?

[cyclone24 1,935]

Can size??

[Mike Honcho 5,428]

10 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

She is studying Fashion and just got an internship with a place near Times Square.  Roughly mid May to Mid August.  She may have a roommate or two -- a friend of hers and our other daughter are thinking of tagging along for the fun/experience of living there, and to help spread the pain/cost.

Any thoughts on where or how to find reasonable pricing with a reasonable commute in a reasonably safe area? 

Also I presume she won't take her car but that is an option if it makes sense.

@Hardcore troubadour, @TommyGavin, @WhiteWonder, @vomit any other locals I should add? 

TIA   

Good one.

[posty 2,809]

@ "reasonable pricing" in New York Shitty...

[jerryskids 7,080]

So far so good, helpful as always. 

 

[jerryskids 7,080]

21 minutes ago, vomit said:

Is she gonna be dressed up as Elmo taking pics with tourists?

Maybe for a side gig.  Her main job is with a company that does design and manufacture for both their own brands and some large branded partners that you have heard of.  Mostly athletic wear.

[posty 2,809]

6 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

So far so good, helpful as always. 

 

Kind of surprised you expected something different...

[MDC 7,881]

What is your budget? Even an apartment share is going to run $2000/month in any safe commutable neighborhood unfortunately. 

[BunnysBastatrds 2,596]

 Car in midtown???

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

I’d say east side by the UN is the safest area. You don’t want to have her commuting too far. Also look into housing at or near NYU.  That’s lower east side area, but it’s ok. 

[frank 2,342]

6 minutes ago, BunnysBastatrds said:

 Car in midtown???

Nobody drives. There’s too much traffic. 

[WhiteWonder 2,924]

I live in northern NJ. Never had any interest in living in the city. My cousin and her husband did it for a few years when she was dancing (broadway!) and his office was in Jersey city. I believe they paid 3k/mo for a tiny studio. 
 

I might actually suggest looking at one of the nicer areas of Jersey city where they can quickly commute back and forth 

I also imagine needing a place for only 3 months makes it a little tougher. 
 

would they mind a slightly longer commute? they can all crash at my place. No rent just need cooking and cleaning done in skimpy outfits

[WhiteWonder 2,924]

3 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

I’d say east side by the UN is the safest area. You don’t want to have her commuting too far. Also look into housing at or near NYU.  That’s lower east side area, but it’s ok. 

Near NYU is a great suggestion 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

Just looked it up, you can apply for summer housing at NYU. Not necessary to be a student there for the summer, people on internships are eligible. 

[IGotWorms 4,063]

I was going to suggest Jersey City as well.

 

And also offer my bed for her to “sleep” in, but it’s on the other side of the country

[Mungwater 601]

19 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

Near NYU is a great suggestion 

Just stay away from some weirdo still bragging about a water bottle and working for playboy for 60k in NYC

[wiffleball 4,797]

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/a28340797/jeffrey-epstein-townhouse-upper-east-side/

[Utilit99 4,099]

My work sent out an email notice to the US northeast employees acknowleding NYC violence. Offering a safety session with NYC law enforcement officers, as well as offering self defense classes to employees and suggesting the "buddy system" when going to a from the office while in that city..

And my company is as woke as you can get.

[WhiteWonder 2,924]

Maybe even a place like fort lee NJ. 
 

But I’m sure she would prefer a place IN the city. 

[vomit 502]

Hoboken.  She can commute and then live it up when she's home.

[WhiteWonder 2,924]

1 minute ago, vomit said:

Hoboken.  She can commute and then live it up when she's home.

I don’t feel like thats going to be very cost effective 

[WhiteWonder 2,924]

I dated a girl who lived in a 2 bedroom with her sister (owned by the parents) on John St in the financial district I think. I remember it was super close to WTC and I would take the path in and then just a short walk. Neighborhood seemed safe. Was close to piers. I’m sure her place was crazy expensive but a quick search for apartments in the area shows some not terribly priced 2/3 bedrooms

https://www.rent.com/new-york/new-york-condos/10-platt-st-4-lv208284370
 

so if she had 2 roommates, that isn’t bad for example. And it’s likely a doorman building with lots of amenities 

[TommyGavin 790]

26 minutes ago, vomit said:

Hoboken.  She can commute and then live it up when she's home.

I was going to say this too. Could take the ferry and shuttle bus into midtown. 
NYU housing is a great idea too. 
 

Does she drink ? I can show her around !!!

BTW Times Square is a shithole

[Utilit99 4,099]

1 minute ago, TommyGavin said:

I was going to say this too. Could take the ferry and shuttle bus into midtown. 
NYU housing is a great idea too. 
 

Does she drink ? I can show her around !!!

BTW Times Square is a shithole

Yep. Instill a little fear in her so she doesn't let her guard down.

[TommyGavin 790]

1 minute ago, Utilit99 said:

Yep. Instill a little fear in her so she doesn't let her guard down.

This. 

[NEWPOSTERGUY! 288]

30 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

I don’t feel like thats going to be very cost effective 

This ^

Hoboken ain't cheap, either ... much, much safer, of course - but it's pricey. 

I would suggest Kew Gardens, get in to Midtown in under 15 mins on the RR (stop is right off Austin/Lefferts, pretty decent area).

 

[TommyGavin 790]

10 minutes ago, NEWPOSTERGUY! said:

This ^

Hoboken ain't cheap, either ... much, much safer, of course - but it's pricey. 

I would suggest Kew Gardens, get in to Midtown in under 15 mins on the RR (stop is right off Austin/Lefferts, pretty decent area).

 

Forest Hills too

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

Are we just naming nice places or where she can actually stay? 

[Strike 6,016]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Are we just naming nice places or where she can actually stay? 

Depends on Jerry's budget. 

[jerryskids 7,080]

 

1 hour ago, WhiteWonder said:

I live in northern NJ. Never had any interest in living in the city. My cousin and her husband did it for a few years when she was dancing (broadway!) and his office was in Jersey city. I believe they paid 3k/mo for a tiny studio. 
 

I might actually suggest looking at one of the nicer areas of Jersey city where they can quickly commute back and forth 

I also imagine needing a place for only 3 months makes it a little tougher. 
 

would they mind a slightly longer commute? they can all crash at my place. No rent just need cooking and cleaning done in skimpy outfits

Jersey City was mentioned as an alternative, although as someone mentioned I'm sure she'd rather be in NY all things considered.

1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Just looked it up, you can apply for summer housing at NYU. Not necessary to be a student there for the summer, people on internships are eligible. 

Thanks!  My other daughter's good friend recently graduated from NYU; I think she has looked into it and found that it was "family" housing but "family" meant spouses and/or kids, not siblings.  But I'll check with her.

29 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

I dated a girl who lived in a 2 bedroom with her sister (owned by the parents) on John St in the financial district I think. I remember it was super close to WTC and I would take the path in and then just a short walk. Neighborhood seemed safe. Was close to piers. I’m sure her place was crazy expensive but a quick search for apartments in the area shows some not terribly priced 2/3 bedrooms

https://www.rent.com/new-york/new-york-condos/10-platt-st-4-lv208284370
 

so if she had 2 roommates, that isn’t bad for example. And it’s likely a doorman building with lots of amenities 

Interesting, thanks.  Somebody asked about a budget; I don't know that we have one yet, it is all happening quickly and I'm trying to see what a "reasonable" expectation is.  In the end we'll pay more for safety in general.  

But part of this experience is for her to see if she would want to live there for her career.  IMO she can't make that decision if we are subsidizing a cushy place she'll never be able to afford on her own.  So it needs to be a bit of a sh1thole, and/or inconvenient.  But safety is my biggest concern.

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5 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Are we just naming nice places or where she can actually stay? 

Kew Gardens/Forest Hills fit all bills/needs nicely - dunno wtf the static is all about 

 

[wiffleball 4,797]

All seriousness? I know it sounds like an adventure. But not now man. Remember that cute little girl who got stabbed to death by a couple of prepubescent black kids in the park? There's so much random violence going on right now there. Frigging send her to Europe. It's saFer. 

[wiffleball 4,797]

The murder of Tessa Majors occurred near Morningside Park in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, on December 11, 2019. Majors, an eighteen-year-old student at Barnard College, was attacked and stabbed by three teenagers as part of a robbery.

[WhiteWonder 2,924]

35 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

 

Jersey City was mentioned as an alternative, although as someone mentioned I'm sure she'd rather be in NY all things considered.

Thanks!  My other daughter's good friend recently graduated from NYU; I think she has looked into it and found that it was "family" housing but "family" meant spouses and/or kids, not siblings.  But I'll check with her.

Interesting, thanks.  Somebody asked about a budget; I don't know that we have one yet, it is all happening quickly and I'm trying to see what a "reasonable" expectation is.  In the end we'll pay more for safety in general.  

But part of this experience is for her to see if she would want to live there for her career.  IMO she can't make that decision if we are subsidizing a cushy place she'll never be able to afford on her own.  So it needs to be a bit of a sh1thole, and/or inconvenient.  But safety is my biggest concern.

You make a valid point… although if she ends up with a job in the city, then a 2-3 bedroom with roommates like I listed may be doable at that point anyway. 
Also she will get a feel for most of city life so as long as she realizes her own place down the road may not be as nice, she should be okay as far as expectations. 
 

I saw a 3 bedroom for less in Washington Heights. Honestly don’t know how that area ranks in terms of safety but some quick searches seemed to suggest it wasn’t too bad. 
 

I had another cousin who couldn’t quite afford to live in the city at first so her first apartment was in Brooklyn. 
 

you may want to pay a little more for her to stay in a safe area of NYC for this 3 month experience and she might find down the road that if she wants to work/live in the area she will be okay with a Jersey city commute. 

[wiffleball 4,797]

So, I got a buddy named Snake - No really, he's good. Especially for having one eye. 

 

I can hook you up. 

[TommyGavin 790]

48 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Are we just naming nice places or where she can actually stay? 

No we are naming nice places that she can ACTUALLY stay. 
 

and I was on the LIRR @ The Forest Hills station when I wrote that. 

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11 minutes ago, TommyGavin said:

and I was on the LIRR @ The Forest Hills station when I wrote that. 

home of the Bruddahs ...

 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

55 minutes ago, NEWPOSTERGUY! said:

Kew Gardens/Forest Hills fit all bills/needs nicely - dunno wtf the static is all about 

 

For a three month rental ? Forrest Hills? I don’t know about that.  I guess anything is possible.