r/movingtoNYC

Title, I include my income, credit score, no pets, and ideal tour dates… still nothing. Are the phone numbers even real.

I’m out of state so I wanted to visit over the weekend before fully moving.

Is it just better to move there and stay at a hotel for 1-2 weeks and try to get an apt during those days.

How do people actually secure a tour?

I’m entering my second year at uni and I’m a born and raised Nyer. I recently visited Sf and fell in love with the city, to me it was just a lot more peaceful than NYC.

I’m majoring in finance right now and I plan on going to law school if all the stars align lol. The thing is I’ve heard that you should study law in the state you want to live/ work in.

I know no one who lives in sf and I’m just looking for advice on how to navigate what to do to achieve my goal as well as to be financially secure as I come from a family that doesn’t come from a lot.

If I don’t end up getting into law school, what should I do to get a finance job over there and is the job market out there as bad as it is in Ny? Should I try to move out there as soon as I graduate?

Please tell me the hard truth lol, thanks.

i’m an incoming freshman at Columbia and am moving to nyc from overseas. I’m at a loss for what eSim I should get. Something pay-as-you-go.

and something affordable

Anyone look at apartments or actually move to one in Hells Kitchen between 7th Ave and 11th Ave between W 42nd and W 57th street? What was your experience? Any blocks to avoid?

Any buildings worth looking at?

So far with online research, we are looking into - Helena, Max, Gotham West, Mima, Silver Towers, Sky, Westport, W 54th, Hudson Landing, Nicole, Ellington, Longacre, Avalon Midtown West, Biltmore, 555Ten.

I am moving to New York next year and my budget is about 2,000 to 3,000 a month for rent alone not looking for any specific apartment recs just want to know if that range is realistic for a studio for myself alone and my cat because on Zillow and street easy it says there are some places but how reliable is that from people who have actually gone through the apartment hunting process and is Manhattan or close to Manhattan like Brooklyn/Queens out of the picture thanks for any recs I’m really new to a lot of this :)

I just told my toxic family today that I’ll be leaving to live in NY. Of course, they tried to scare me into changing my mind by mentioning sex trafficking and people on drugs, they even made fun of the job I’m interviewing for. They are one of the main reasons why I want to leave. I want to start over; I can't continue being in this toxic environment. They make me miserable. I just wish I had a supportive family. I can never understand how my family lives and projects fear onto other people when they are Christian. They are going against the very words they claim to believe in. If I stayed here in NC, I would be paying the same amount of rent, I would just be living by myself, whereas in NY I would have a roommate. I would rather be in a city I actually like and pay rent there. They are just so controlling; they don’t like the idea that they won’t know who I'm with, what I'm doing, or where I am. I can’t wait to get away from them, but it’s hard not to let their limiting beliefs get to me. What if I end up not being able to survive there, or what if things go wrong? This is another reason why I wanted their support, so that even from 13 hours away, I would still know I have someone to lean on.

Every source tells me to have a job lined up before moving but I have gotten 0 promising starts in 4 months of searching. The careers I am qualified for don't get back to me. I currently have my address set to my uncle's place in Morningside Heights on applications and even then I am not getting any motion. Recent grad, bachelors in English, 7 years doing luxury sales and custom tailored garments.

I am in the process of moving from the east coast of Canada to NYC. I work in finance and my work approved the transfer.

I think this would be a great opportunity since NYC would be amazing for my career in finance but I am worried of being able to afford a comfortable/comparable lifestyle in NYC.

For reference I will be making 200k USD and my partner would not be able to work for couple months.

Is 200k enough for a not super old 2 bedroom somewhere close to the city ( 45 min commute to manhattan) ?

If so which areas would be good to move into.

Any help is appreciated !

Hello all, I'm a 25 y/o guy who has lived in the city on and off over the last few years. I will be working in Bryant Park in a job that will certainly require long hours. I've come across a good deal for a very nice apartment on Roosevelt Island in one of the new developments. However, I'm a bit hesitant to sign a contract due to accessibility issues from Manhattan.

In theory, I'd imagine that the tranquility and sanctuary on the island could be a huge relief, the running route around the island seems amazing, I certainly am not one of those people who needs a full New York "experience" every night of the week, and it's an easy enough commute when the F is working, but I'd also imagine that it would be fairly stressful to get back on the island after a late night of working or during the nights when I'd be out with my friends on the UWS.

I would appreciate any help or advice as I decide whether to sign the lease and get a good deal on this very nice, quiet apt with a gym / in-unit laundry / views or whether living on the island is too logistically challenging / isolating to justify.

Thank you, appreciate your time!!

Will be having furniture delivered. Not sure if I should tip them. I will absolutely tip a delivery person if they are bringing food but who else should I tip?

I'm moving to nyc this weekend and i desperately need to know if there are any places that don't id. If you know anyone or a place pls Imk 🙏 I need my carts and some pre rolls

I have been hired to work in FiDi starting in September 21st and am looking for studio apartments in midtown or downtown area in the $3k/month range.

My current top choice is FiDi it’s self but i understand $3k isn’t realistic

What should I be aware of when looking at apartments? I will be virtual and in person tours

Things I care the most about in an apartment are:
• Good heating/cooling
• No pest issues, good maintenance
• A NICE BATHROOM!!!!
• Hardwood Floors!!!

Any help would be good. Where do i even start? Also what the hell
Is Co-oP vs Rental Unit

Hello, I’m moving to New York for a year or two max. What is the best areas to live with a car? My husband lived in Inwood park in the early 2010’s and doesn’t really want to move to manhattan. It also seems like the worst area to live with a car. He was thinking Astoria and I was thinking Staten Island. I just want a place where our monthly drive to Costco is not as “bad” (I don’t think that is the right word but can’t think of an other). My job is almost fully remote and I don’t mind a longer public transport commute into manhattan once a week. My husband’s job fully remote. We are early 30’s and love early morning walks, especially to tea/coffee shops and bakeries. What neighborhoods do you recommend we start our search?

Im a girl in my mid 20s from California and I have been wanting to move New York recently. I have been back in the US for almost a year after living in Europe for three years. The reasons I want to move to new york are that I love living in a big city, I'm am super into the arts/dance and new york is such an immense cultural hub, big queer scene, fun nightlife, and there is just so much to do. I love how walkable it is too.

However, I'm worried that I am just getting fomo and that I would actually enjoy living in a different city more. For one, I have only lived in warm/temperate climates. I get cold super easily (but I do enjoy the cold weather) and I haaate humidity. I also am a generally stressed out person and I am worried I would get burnt out quickly by the fast pace and attitude of the city. If I didn't live in New York I would stay in California and move into the city (probably sf which i love).

New York is also dirtier and not as pretty as california (not a huge deal but not a plus). Also, my entire family is in California and after spending three years in another continent I would love to live near them again and be able to go to family events. The process of moving in within california would just be so much easier too, but I don't want to limit myself just to stay within my comfort zone.

I also only recently moved back from Europe and it was hard to leave my circle of friends and people who I had built connections with. If I moved to new york I know that it is not somewhere I could likely live in for a while but not forever, and the thought of having to leave my community behind again is a deterrent. But if I moved somewhere within california such as sf, I could see myself staying for a long time and I would be able to build relationships without anticipating leaving.

Financially I will be broke either way as my career doesnt pay well and both places are crazy expensive. But I have lived in expensive places on little money before so I will manage. I would definitely lock down a job before moving anywhere though

I think I would love new york but im trying to consider if it is actually best for me or if I am just afraid of losing out on the new york experience while i am young. I don't want to romanticize it and get there to realize that it's not actually what I needed at this point in my life. Thanks for the adviceeee

Hello people of Reddit,

I’m moving to Brooklyn at the end of the month, and I want to prepare for the winters in advance.

For context, I’m moving from San Francisco. I’ve never lived anywhere that gets snow in the winters. Just regular schmegular cold.

What do I need? Boots? Coats? How many? Different types?

Is there anything I should be looking for while apartment hunting? Or should I buy a space heater?

I’m just out of college and trying to stretch my dollar, so any thrifty/ smart-with-money advice is super helpful too!

I’m guessing other seasons should be okay to manage right? (If I’m wrong, please help a girl out here)

Sorry if this doesn't fit this subreddit.

I'm a lifelong nyc resident, unfortunately. Went to school and college here. I've been stuck in a shitty retail job for years now ever since graduating. Barely 2 grand a month take home. Can't even qualify for any shelter. Would be a homeless beggar without my parents

i wanna move here because its close to my work, the green spaces, community vibe, and the decent room sizes but im worried i wont be able to meet people my age and socialize since it sounds like stuytown mostly has older couples and like youndger college students which arent my vibe. is east village is more college vibe? i really liked the vibe of williamsburg near the bedford stop with its working professional population but its hard find housing (tho i might have found something). but the i hear alot of black events occur around prospect park so maybe i should consider dumbo or smth. i have a place thats north west from the nostrand avenue stop but im not sure if its too quiet for my liking. thoughts?

Hi everyone — I recognize this is ultimately a decision I have to make for myself, but I’m feeling pretty lost and would genuinely love some outside perspectives.
Fair warning: sharing a lot of personal details while apparently going through an existential crisis lol.

I’m a single 30F who moved to NYC from the Midwest about five years ago without knowing anyone here. I spent my first two years in Park Slope near Barclays, then about two years in Red Hook. After a breakup and moving out of our apartment, I ended up on the Upper West Side.

The last year or so has been a lot. I unexpectedly lost one of my dogs to cancer, went through another breakup, and started a new job that can be pretty isolating because I don’t go into an office. Several of my friends have also moved away from the city, so in a lot of ways I feel like I’m starting over socially.

I’ve really tried to get myself out of the funk — joining social groups, getting out of my apartment, etc. — but I’m still struggling with feeling incredibly lonely and burnt out. I got to the point where I thought maybe it was just time to move back to Ohio. My family is there, my best friend is pregnant, and I know I would have people around me. At the same time, Ohio has never really felt like me, and part of me worries that I’m considering leaving NYC because I’m lonely rather than because I actually want to leave.
A few people have encouraged me to give Brooklyn another shot before I make that decision, and I keep coming back to it. I genuinely loved living in Brooklyn. It felt much more my speed than Manhattan, and I felt like I was able to build more of a community there. I just don’t know whether Brooklyn really was a better fit for me or if I’m romanticizing a version of my life from a few years ago.

One slightly ridiculous thought I’ve had: both of my exes live in Brooklyn, including around some of the neighborhoods I’d most want to move back to, which sorta freaks me out yet I know is silly. Apartment hunting also feels daunting right now, and I still have one dog, so that narrows things a bit.

I guess my question is: Has anyone moved from Manhattan back to Brooklyn (or from Manhattan to Brooklyn) because they were feeling burnt out or disconnected from the city? Did it actually change your quality of life or help you find more of a sense of community?

I know moving boroughs isn’t magically going to fix loneliness or grief, and I may never know which choice is “right.” I’m just afraid I’ll regret leaving NYC without giving Brooklyn one more shot, especially because I loved living there before. At the same time, I’m exhausted from how lonely the last year has felt.

Would genuinely appreciate any perspectives — especially from anyone who has gone through a similar “do I need to leave NYC, or do I just need to change how I’m living here?” phase.

I have extreme trauma from my childhood, and roaches are a trigger i cant get over yet. I grew up in poverty and whenever we had roaches, nobody did anything about it. Now, when I see one I get flashbacks and feel trapped and/or like im going to be sucked back into that world of poverty, abuse, addiction, violence etc. with nobody to help me.

HOWEVER I need to move to a city. I live in the Hudson valley, have all my life—but it keeps getting more expensive with less and less job opportunities. I have a BS in computer science, and I need to move to a city if I want realistic job opportunities. I looked into Philly but there's apparently a roach problem there too. When I go to the city, I've seen roaches in the street or at subway stations and I freak out a bit, but I get over it because It's in the street. But then when I go back to my hotel room I'll be hypervigilant, paranoid, and on edge worrying there will be a roach in my hotel room.

I know I have to get over it, and I've been doing a lot of CBT and EMDR, but im definitely not ready for EMDR that focuses on roaches. At all.

However I have to move to a city for job opportunities. I've heard that newer building & buildings with a doorman will tend to have less roaches, but I can imagine they'll be a lot more expensive. I guess I'm asking how reasonable it is to try to live somewhere roach free. And if you all have any tips?