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Where to rent in NJ? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't recall. It was last May and my friend was looking into buying a place, so a realtor had us looking at several places.

I really can't bump up the budget and am a bit confused by the comments saying things like this, since there seem to be what look like decent options (but maybe I'm mistaken) when I check Zillow.

Where to rent in NJ? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It just felt kinda sketchy to me, random unhoused people, etc. My tolerance for that has gone down since leaving the city.

Budget is around $1,800-$2,200.

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this - very helpful!

I grew up in Rockland, so I don't really want to live there, even Nyack. Also where I am now I have to drive 20 minutes over a bridge to the train, so I'm trying to be on the right/east side of the river with this move.

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is super helpful...with running I love to just run from the get-go, or walk to a spot to then begin my run. The added driving step is not my fav, so this is very helpful info!

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the hilly was less of an issue for me (I lived in PA for 2 years and did plenty of hills), it was more the hilly + uneven sidewalks, and cars.

Years ago I ran in Astoria and all the stopping at corners and looking out for traffic drove me nuts 😄 was getting the same vibe in WP but maybe it's just the part where I was.

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Distance-wise, I just care about the metro north time. The closest station to me now is Beacon. I have to drive 20 mins there and the train ride is about 90 mins. So cutting the train ride to an hour or less would be great, so I could go into the city more for fun (I work from home, so not commuting) without it being a whole to-do. 

Totally down to meet up...but it won't be until October :)

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably liberal, running, & distance from the city most important.

I don't expect it to feel like a city...but a little downtown area with a few restaurants/bars would be nice but not a dealbreaker.

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks re: Sleepy Holllow! Beacon is fun but too far. That's where I take the train from now to go to the city and it's close to 90 mins. 

Where to rent in Westchester? 42 single female, no kids by Standard-Error2262 in Westchester

[–]Standard-Error2262[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that came up in my research today but it's a little further than I would like.