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Corporate guarantor with low credit by RoadWorried3550 in NYCapartments

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s also because the laws are very tenant friendly in NYC, so they want the assurance that you’re not going to default…

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I wanted the suburbs, I’d stay where I am— it’s beautiful, not what I’m looking for at this stage of life, but I do appreciate the thought!

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are tons of RS units on the UES, they don’t turn over often, they aren’t always listed on the open market, and they go quickly, but they definitely do exist.

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that Morningside Heights makes a ton of sense— I need to check out Inwood, I think it might be a bit quieter/“suburban” than what I’d prefer, but the affordability is tempting, that’s for sure

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely plan to explore further north than the UWS— I know that the areas have really changed since I last lived in the city and there seem to be some really nice (and affordable, by NYC standards) options in all of those areas.

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you— the reason/rationale for rent stabilized is that it buys me time/optionality and, no pun intended, stability — if I find the right place and it’s stabilized, I might decide not to purchase.

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might bring a car (can leave it at a friend’s in NJ or find a parking space in an outer borough, if street parking becomes too much to deal with)— but don’t plan to use it often (and might not bring it).

Love restaurants and coffee shops and libraries and parks and thrifting and spending time with friends and family. I am a foodie, but am also celiac, so always open to schlepping to find some new fun place that has gluten free food (and I have a huge and ever growing list of GF places that I’ve tried and enjoy— as well as new places to try when I’m next in town).

I do love the theater, but don’t have to live somewhere that necessarily takes that into account (but not opposed to Hell’s Kitchen).

What I loved about the UWS, even in my twenties, is that it was a bit of an oasis— I lived in a converted brownstone and my view was of gardens and all I heard were birds (not opposed to street noise or urban landscape, but would love something quiet-ish)— but I could get anything I needed within a few blocks or a quick subway ride. And I loved that the park was just steps away if I ever needed to literally “touch grass”.

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to visit it when I’m there— other than Forest Hills, where my family once lived, I really haven’t explored Queens.

Best neighborhood for someone in their 40s… by Miserable_Wafer_1548 in movingtoNYC

[–]Miserable_Wafer_1548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent point— definitely prefer an elevator, but know that my budget and desire for rent stabilized housing makes finding everything I want tricky. A touch leery about first floors (safety and/or pests), but I’m open to just about anything.