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I won't know anyone there, and I'm planning to move there alone. Should I get a roommate for the first two years I'm there at least? Also, where are some good websites online where young college graduates/young professionals look for roommates?
Also, I want to live in Manhattan or Brooklyn. In Manhattan I love the East Village, West Village and and Greenwich Village haha *just noticed that* those are the neighborhoods I would love to live in Manhattan, I'm leaning more towards the East Village since its cheaper than the other two. In Brooklyn, I like Williamsburg or Greenpoint, however I'm leaning more towards Greenpoint. So it seems like its between Williamsburg and East Village. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
I financially support myself, my mother immigrated to this country from Nigeria, raised me by herself. No, I do not come from money. I'm in college with help of scholarships and loans. I work over 20 hours a week and I'm a full-time student. Whatever I want or need, it has always come out of my pocket. I was just asking for advice, didn't come here to be made fun of. I didn't say it HAD to be Manhattan or Brooklyn, but it is my preference. I know New York is expensive, but it is my dream to live there, and I will!
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Do you know anyone at school who is planning a similar move? You may be able to network before getting to the city to have a roommate with whom you move, which can be easier than searching for an unknown in the city.
Some people like roommates for various reasons, provided that you get along with the other person easily, but to have a roommate/friend, it's generally easier to find that person before moving, though it's not impossible to become friends with one's roommate. It can help to bring down the cost of living in an expensive neighborhood, so that's one reason people seek roommates. Others like the idea of having a companion at home with whom they are at least civil, and potentially one who can be a good friend, as that's a means to have a friend in the city, until one is more established with a social circle.
Looking to move to the city, provided you can live with another person, and find a decent person with whom to split an apartment, I think it could be a good move to have a roommate during your transition to the city. I would try to network within your college, alumni association, etc. somewhere different than CraigsList. Roommates.com may be a resource, but having not used a site like that, I really cannot comment as to the effectiveness of the search/match features offered.
Good luck with your move!
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
It is so great to start your life adventure. I wish you the best .Keep your feet grounded and don't let the city chew you up and spit you out . Don't let the city make you somebody your not. Please bring your talent to our city , use your time here in a positive way. P.S. just remember the garbage cans and cross walks are there for a reason. We learned the following words for a reason Thank you , Excuse me and Good morning . And one last time If you can make it here you can make it anywhere That is far from the truth .
Get a roomate. For several reasons. One, the city is SUPER expensive. The neighborhoods you listed are SUPER expensive. Maybe not in comparison to other neighborhoods, but you will be paying over 2K a month between rent and utilities if you try for your own place. Two, NYC is huge, and can be somewhat isolating. If I hadn't had roomates when I moved to the city I wouldn't have gotten to do half of the amazing things I did- i.e. wake up and check out a new brunch place in the neighborhood, wander randomly through certain neighborhoods exploring. It helps to have a NYC resident who can show you the ropes/hot spots while you're still new. Third, NYC can be dangerous. I consider myself especially street smart. I've lived in neighborhoods that are ehh on the safety scale in the past and have never been concerned for my safety. That said, it is nice to have someone waiting for you at home who will notice if you go missing. Fourth, discretionary cash. Even if you CAN make it on your own, why put yourself through that? You're young, eager to take on the city. A roomate will easily put $1000 back in your pocket each month which will come in handy for the previously mentioned city exploration.
In summary, you CAN do it alone, but why bother when a roomate guarantees more money, a sidekick for checking out the city, etc?
I won't know anyone there, and I'm planning to move there alone. Should I get a roommate for the first two years I'm there at least? Also, where are some good websites online where young college graduates/young professionals look for roommates?
Also, I want to live in Manhattan or Brooklyn. In Manhattan I love the East Village, West Village and and Greenwich Village haha *just noticed that* those are the neighborhoods I would love to live in Manhattan, I'm leaning more towards the East Village since its cheaper than the other two. In Brooklyn, I like Williamsburg or Greenpoint, however I'm leaning more towards Greenpoint. So it seems like its between Williamsburg and East Village. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
You sound smart and prudent to be thinking ahead, but I really don't think there's anything you can do at this point. I assume you're graduating in June?
Of course, a roommate. Unlike what Kefir King says, I think it may be better to move in with a new roommate, rather than a friend. The idea is to enlarge your acquaintance and experience. You can start making job inquiries while you're still at school, of course, and then after you get a job, you'll have a better feel for what you can afford, and what might be a good neighborhood. If you are at a large school, or a very high-level school, it's possible that the school may have an alumni network in NYC, which could also be a source of roommates.
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