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What about Staten Island? Is that a big pain in the a$$? Is it as bad as people say?

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Pretty much, borstalboy. You never know when the ferries are going to screw up (though it's a beautiful ride), and otherwise the transportation system there is even worse. There is that beautiful baseball field, and the Tibetan museum, but on the whole, it's just tough to get around without a car.

I lived in JC for awhile, and didn't have any trouble getting around without a vehicle, but I just didn't like the area. Also, I didn't find JC all that cheap, either.

Updated On: 8/2/05 at 12:49 PM

I live in Brooklyn and I pay less than $700.00 a month for a 1 bedroom/1 living room/ full bath/ and seperate kitchen. I have a laundry room in the basement and elevator(no doorman, but a great super.)

How did I find this apartment? My friend lives in the building and told me an apartment was available.

Evelyn:
My having a car while living in downtown Jersey City is simply a luxury for my partner and I and not at all needed. There are some neighborhoods and parts of Jersey City some would say a car is required -- I was referring to the neighborhoods mentioned in my first post. Sorry, I assumed that after typing out Jersey City, the JC reference was inferred.

The PATH train, light rail, ferries, busses and jitneys make transportation not an issue.


The reality is people will sacrifice one thing to do what is important to them -- as Redhot said -- a commute is simply not an issue for him and I agree. I was living "in town" and moved to the burbs to try to keep a bad relationship working (mistake) -- the commute was awful -- at that point in my life I wanted "space" and found my haven just the other side of the Hudson (Jersey City) -- some find it just the other side of the East River...to all those looking to this great area -- take all the comments made into consideration and do what feels right for you at the time!


You will find what works -- it's just this great metro area of NYC is not just Manhattan -- even though that is what brings us here

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Updated On: 8/2/05 at 02:15 PM

craigslist.org allows you to search for non-broker fee apts. It is possible to avoid the broker fee.

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I lived in Astoria for about 45 years & lived in the basic same apartment all that time. I grew up in one house & when I got my own place I moved to the connected building next door as they were one of the few who would take a pet. This was a move I regretted as I got the landlord from hell.

Astoria changed drastically over that time.I have not been back there in years.

You can cut down to save money. When you go to the movies, sneak in soda & goodies. Try going to a bargain matinee if possible. Buy discounted tickets (TDF , TKTS, BWAY BOX ) for Broadway shows. There are many ways to stretch your money. I take off my hat & due to the gray hair I get into the movies for 1/2 price. Buy store brands instead of brand name foods

By the way, Jersey City has the Loew's Jersey & Stanley & Staten Island has the St George

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