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Just go to padmapper.com and put in what you can afford and see what pops up and where. Then start doing research on those neighborhoods in relation to where you want to live and work.
You can definitely find what you are looking for without having to live on in outer Brooklyn, unless that is where you want to live.
This is accurate for the most part. The cost of living in the trendy parts of Brooklyn is right on par with San Francisco.
Problem is - one cannot find a decent 1BR in SF for $1500. No chance.
If you look out towards the Richmond and Outer Sunset areas of SF, there are definitely 1 bedrooms going for around 1500. Ofcourse they aren't in the middle of the "hot" neighborhoods right now, but they also aren't that far.
If you look out towards the Richmond and Outer Sunset areas of SF, there are definitely 1 bedrooms going for around 1500. Ofcourse they aren't in the middle of the "hot" neighborhoods right now, but they also aren't that far.
The Outer Richmond is a looooong 38 ride away from anywhere "hot".
Even way out there, $1500 is difficult. Just did a search on Craigslist and there are very few 1BRs at 1500 or less. Most seem to be in-law units or Craigslist Scams.
...and I've lived in DC+Philly but still looking for a spot where I don't have to be constantly worried about getting mugged. Decent bars+cafes within walking distance would be excellent.
Simply put, NOT for $1500. In the areas which fit the above, gentrified yuppie dominated neighborhoods, $2000 w/b a general minimum give or take one or two hundred.
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Originally Posted by justine123
Thank you for all the neighborhood suggestions! While I realize having a dog makes it more challenging anywhere to find an apt, he has perfect landlord references and I always offer a hefty extra pet deposit. I'm hoping the same approach works on the East coast.
No, the same doesn't work.
What you want, at the price you want, with large dog is somewhat unrealistic. A dog doesn't make it more "challenging", it makes it prohibitive.
Do a forum seach, there are several discussions re dogs in NYC and the issues therewith. Property damage and noise disturbance being the main prohibitive issues. LLs, generally, will not accept the probability of either, nor will your fellow tenants.
Also, locking up your dog in a small apt all day while you work is not a good thing, for dog, LL and/or neighbors. Some consider it cruel.
This article might be helpful. It is from 2010, so rents may have gone up a little but it is probably more or less accurate. The hunt is someone hunting for an apartment around $1500.
This article might be helpful. It is from 2010, so rents may have gone up a little but it is probably more or less accurate. The hunt is someone hunting for an apartment around $1500.
Also, locking up your dog in a small apt all day while you work is not a good thing, for dog, LL and/or neighbors. Some consider it cruel.
Thanks for your response, but he's only 25 pounds (that's 1 step-up from a chihuahua). I also hire dog walkers so he isn't kept alone for a long period of time. I'm willing to go up in rent if necessary, but I'm not going to give away my dog for an apartment.
This is a 12 year old thread. Rents have increased during those years.
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