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Hey everyone. I will be moving to Rochester in the coming months for a new job at U of R. I am from NYC and looking to live in an area that would most resemble New York-- meaning, I would like an area where I could leave my building, walk down the street to pick some stuff up or walk to local bars/cafes/etc. However, i would also like to live in a nice updated/loft style building where indoor parking is available. Does anyone have any ideas where I should be looking? I just want to make sure I end up living in a good/nice/hip/young/safe area where there is stuff to do at night.
Based on the criteria you've provided, I would recommend checking out virtually anywhere on Park ave. Another area I would look into would be Monroe ave. near the Oxford st. intersection. At these areas you will have walkable access to plenty of bars, cafes, coffee shops, and stores. However, it is important to note that while these areas may have all the things you mentioned, its still going to be far, far, far, different from what you're used to in NYC (many people consider this a good thing). That being said, as long as your willing to embrace the culture shift, I'm sure you'd be more than happy with either of those areas--especially park ave.
In terms of location, any of the properties listed on that site would suite your needs and provide you with exactly what your looking for. However, I don't know anything about the reputation 'Hanna Properties' has among it's past or present tenants . I'm sure someone on this board is familiar with these properties and can attest to the quality (or lack thereof?) of these establishments. Judging by their web-reviews and video tours, they seem quite impressive.
Last edited by 5ive8ight5ive; 06-29-2010 at 12:03 AM..
No place in the country will resemble what you had in NYC. There are places like park ave and south wedge that have lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance, but the apartments are in old split up houses.
downtown has a few lofts, you can try the east end. There are bars and restaurants within walking distance. I'm not sure if the lofts in the East end are mostly owner occupied or rentals though.
I moved to a loft here in downtown. mine is very NYC like lol i was in the same sitation as you so yeah i wouldnt move anywhere else but downtown, and yeah garage is a must, check this website and if you need more advice send me a mss and ill tell u where i live now.
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also check the other threads they have lots of good info too..
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I'd recomend the South Wedge. It's a pretty cool neighborhood with stores, shops and bars/resturants. Very walkable and near UR. No indoor parking, however. There's a brand new 4 story building with stores on the first floor and apartments above on South Ave. near Gregory St. (not quite finished yet, but very close)
I came from Toronto, looking for a neighborhood that resembled the downtown area that I came from. My advice would be to give up on that, especially coming from NYC.
I was told that Park ave would be the most happening, urban area. I rode down Park, looking for that area, I kept going, kept going, and never found it--by my larger-city standards.
Just saying, get ready for a change, you won't be able to replace nyc. And welcome to UR! that's where I study.
I'm not sure what your price range is but they just finished building new lofts in Village Gate, which is in Neighborhood of the Arts. Village gate itself has a lot of good restaurants (especially Salenas, best Mexican food ever) and retail. It is close to all the entertainment districts as well. The downtown lofts are nice, but there is not as much going on after working hours in downtown except for a few spots. Village Gate is safer overall than downtown is well. If you go to Craigslist under apartments and in the search area type "Village Gate" then click on the one that says "Luxury New Built Lofts-Call Today"
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