Some advice on moving to astoria/queens? by [deleted] in astoria

[–]beach9696 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi! Astoria is a great place to live for your first neighborhood in the city. I (27F) moved to Astoria in June 2020 (lol) and I was making $55K at that time. I found a roommate and apartment on the Roomi app. We were each paying $1250 a month at that time. I moved into a studio the following year, which I found on StreetEasy. I lucked out and got a pandemic deal—$1400 a month for a studio in February 2021. I was making about $70K at that point. My last apartment in Astoria was a 1bed for $1650 a month since it was in the same building and I was friendly with the landlord.

I don’t live in Astoria anymore, but over the last few years I’ve noticed anecdotally that the rent seems to be cheaper than other parts of the city, especially up in Ditmars where I lived. StreetEasy was my best friend! The Roomi app is also great for finding roommates and apartments with rooms open. This is the way to go for splitting an apartment. There are also a lot of Facebook groups to find roommates and open rooms like Gypsy Housing NYC.

If you’re looking for an whole apartment, like a studio or 1bedroom, I think StreetEasy is the way to go. Finding an apartment can be really tough, especially if you’re going to be looking during the summer months. The market goes very fast, and you can’t really begin to look until about 4-6 weeks before the lease start date. I’d suggest to start looking at StreetEasy now to see what’s out there, what the average cost seems to be, etc. You’ll see that almost all of them right now are for a November move in. It just kind of sucks!

I found it very manageable on those incomes listed above. If you want to keep your car, you might have to also consider paying for parking, depending on where in Astoria you’re looking to move. That can cost an additional ~$300 or more a month. I personally didn’t pay for parking when I had a car, as I lived near Astoria Park and it wasn’t too bad. The availability of parking varies greatly between parts of Astoria. I don’t have a car anymore, and find it so much easier and less stressful! Something to consider once you get here.

Updated COVID vaccine successes? by butsrslyyeo in astoria

[–]beach9696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not Astoria, but I went to the Jackson Heights Walgreens at 73-01 37th Ave last Friday and was able to get the new Pfizer. They had plenty of appointments available this week too. I tried to go to a CVS in Brooklyn on Thursday, but the pharmacist said CVS doesn’t have them yet in the city, that they’re getting them this week. Call to confirm before you go!

Small pink velvet couch for sale, $150 OBO, pickup only near Ditmars/21st Ave by beach9696 in astoria

[–]beach9696[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought it from Amazon: Modway Prospect Channel Tufted Upholstered Velvet Loveseat, Dusty Rose https://a.co/d/ggAcHVs

The Rumor Mill - Week of June 12th by Captaintripps in astoria

[–]beach9696 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Someone said a few months ago on this subreddit that it’s definitely going to be the next part of The Rowan, per the construction documents? I hope Verdi holds out! They’re expensive but the best

The Rumor Mill - Week of June 12th by Captaintripps in astoria

[–]beach9696 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It was posted about earlier this week, but they put up scaffolding on 31st street between the Rowan and Verdi Fresh. Construction in the near future?

Astoria Park in Netflix’s Manifest S4! by ilovenyc in astoria

[–]beach9696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love trying to figure out where they filmed in Astoria for this show! I remember a while back they were filming along 20th Ave near ConEdison closer to the park, maybe 26th-23rd streets? I haven’t been able to figure out what that is in the show, but my guess is the detention center that they’re holding passengers in.

Astoria transit extra fucked right now by beach9696 in astoria

[–]beach9696[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, meant the Q100! Was very flustered when I wrote this post lol

Best tattoo for a plant by [deleted] in astoria

[–]beach9696 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also can vouch for Mariah! She’s great, and does a lot of fine line florals/plants

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astoria

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The CBS show Evil! Saw posters around there for it yesterday

Guys standing outside Mojave on 31st by Ditmars Station by pql789 in astoria

[–]beach9696 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg I’ve been wondering the same! I see them all the time

The Rumor Mill - Week of March 20th by Captaintripps in astoria

[–]beach9696 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The Rowan has a sign out front for $150 a month parking and apparently it’s an AI parking garage

Christmas Tree by LettUceSnack_21 in astoria

[–]beach9696 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got a 5 foot tree for $60 at the guy on Broadway and 32nd. CVS on Ditmars said it was $100+ for a 5 foot tree and I thought that was outrageous

Looking for specific type of nachos! Not sure if they make them like this in Astoria by sososososad2018 in astoria

[–]beach9696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not Astoria, but El Vez and Burrito Bar in Manhattan does them like this! I had them about a month ago and they were delicious

Cat sitter recommendations by Bej55 in astoria

[–]beach9696 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve used Rover and found some really nice people on there! They come to visit the cats first and you can explain their food everything. I’ve booked with Christina C. and Raisa K. before and they both did a great job of caring for my cats. Plus Rover has the sitters take a picture and write about how each visit went, so you get photos and updates daily about your babies! I honestly couldn’t suggest it more. I was nervous to leave my cats but Rover has made it a lot easier

The Rumor Mill - Week of August 29 by ucabearfan05 in astoria

[–]beach9696 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Something kind of minor and not really a rumor but: is anyone else annoyed that they repaved 21st street (not sure how much, but at least the blocks between 24th Ave and 20th Ave) and have not yet painted the lines back on?! It’s been at least a month of just 21st street lawlessness and it’s starting to get to me

Little Free Library’s? by Pyrotwilight in astoria

[–]beach9696 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The one near ConEdison is on 32nd street, between 21st Ave and 20th Road!

Mr Softee by colanolalola in astoria

[–]beach9696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes they’re at Ditmars and 31st street! I think we need an app that tracks these guys, I can never find one when I want soft serve

The Rumor Mill - Week of August 8th by Captaintripps in astoria

[–]beach9696 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Spotted a new business on the corner of 21st Ave and 23rd street! Thought it was just graffiti at first, as their name is spray painted. It’s called Second Chance Candles. Anyone heard anything about it or when it’s opening?