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Hey everyone-
I'm planning a move from the Bay Area to Brooklyn next year. I've been researching different neighborhoods and rent prices to get a feel for options before I visit again. Is around the $1500 mark for a 1 bedroom a possibility? I'd love to hear your suggestions for specific areas to check out, thanks for any feedback.
A few more details- I have a 25 pound dog, I'll most likely be commuting into Manhattan, 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.
$1500 is doable but you won't get the inner ring/brownstone Brooklyn location for that much. There are plenty of very nice neighborhoods with walkable amenities for that price. The first options that come to mind are Bay Ridge and Ditmas Park. As a former Bay Ridge resident I would recommend it whole-heartedly. You can find a nice one bedroom for that amount, just be aware that it's about a 30-45 minute commute to Manhattan depending on where you and and where you're going.
If you're looking at the "popular" Brooklyn neighborhoods like Park Slope, Williamsburg, Carroll Gardens, etc. you'll need to up your budget to the 2000+ range.
Check into Windsor Terrace / Kensington, it might give you what you're looking for. However, like others said, the dog might be a problem as most places no longer allow pets sadly.
The more popular areas will be out of your budget, but you still might be able to find a deal if you're willing to take a bit of a walk to the train.
The other option I would suggest, even though it's not in Brooklyn is Astoria in Queens. It's also a nice hip area, close to Manhattan, and in that price range.
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.
If you can survive within SF, then you will be fine in most places in Brooklyn. Your apartment might be a bit smaller in NYC than it is in SF, but it should still be easy for you.
I have a friend that moved from NYC to SF and was surprised that the cost of living in Brooklyn and the cost of living in SF wasn't much different for her.
If you can survive within SF, then you will be fine in most places in Brooklyn. Your apartment might be a bit smaller in NYC than it is in SF, but it should still be easy for you.
I have a friend that moved from NYC to SF and was surprised that the cost of living in Brooklyn and the cost of living in SF wasn't much different for her.
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.
Same can be said for the nicer areas of Brooklyn. I just did this move myself and there is absolutely zero chance you will end up in a 1BR in Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, etc. for $1500. All of those areas start at $2000.
For $1500, you may get lucky and get something in Gowanus or the outskirts of Greenpoint, but I doubt it. You're better off looking at Kensington, Bay Ridge, Greenwood Heights, or Astoria Queens.
For $1500, you may get lucky and get something in Gowanus or the outskirts of Greenpoint, but I doubt it. You're better off looking at Kensington, Bay Ridge, Greenwood Heights, or Astoria Queens.
Forget Greenpoint also. I work in the area and because the people who can't afford Williamsburg have been pushed here also, cheapest rent I've seen for a 1BR here is $1800.
Not to mention the only train here is the G train which does not go to Manhattan and sucks. Gowanus has the same problem, especially with the trains not stopping at Smith and 9th station now. We sell scooters and motorcycles, and the first question we ask is why are they looking to get a scooter. NUMBER 1 answer:
"I can't deal with the (G, L) trains anymore"
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