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People said the opposite - too bad Harlem seems unlivable because the commute would be so easy. The easy commute was precisely one of the reasons people began moving here.
It probably still is, in spite of the truly substandard subway service these days.
People said the opposite - too bad Harlem seems unlivable because the commute would be so easy. The easy commute was precisely one of the reasons people began moving here.
It probably still is, in spite of the truly substandard subway service these days.
Same said for ENY and Jamaica. Both really don't offer all that bad of commutes. Of course depending on where one works.
Jamaica, Queens may become "hot" but certainly not the next Williamsburg or whatever hipster/trendy hood. But rather one of the places those who have been pushed out of west Brooklyn areas, Manhattan and other places that were formerly "affordable" end up.
Access to the subway may be easy but the trip into Manhattan or even downtown Brooklyn is long. I'd rather live on Staten Island in Saint George or any of the North Shore areas close to the ferry. Same or shorter commute to the City and much better housing stock for the money.
It's too far away to be a useful commuting option to nyc, even if via the lirr. Hopefully the commercial developments in southeast queens take off so Jamaica residents won't have to travel far for work.
Jamaica, Queens may become "hot" but certainly not the next Williamsburg or whatever hipster/trendy hood. But rather one of the places those who have been pushed out of west Brooklyn areas, Manhattan and other places that were formerly "affordable" end up.
Access to the subway may be easy but the trip into Manhattan or even downtown Brooklyn is long. I'd rather live on Staten Island in Saint George or any of the North Shore areas close to the ferry. Same or shorter commute to the City and much better housing stock for the money.
There hasn't been another Williamsburg, period. So you're comparing it to something that hasn't been replicated. Jamaica to Midtown is faster than St George to the Financial District. Housing stock isn't all that bad either. Ever heard of Jamaica Estates?
Better than relying on a long cold ferry ride. That sinks sometimes.
You also have Richmond Hill and Woodhaven that have good housing stock. And Kew Gardens.
SIF is only about 30mins and not that cold unless you stand outside during winter.
As for what happens once you arrive in Manhattan that would depend upon where you work/are going.
For anything below 23rd Street am willing to bet commute times would be a wash when compared to coming all the way from Jamaica, Queens.
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